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Michelin has a new guide, and it’s not about restaurants or hotels. It’s about vineyards. What’s it all about, who’s in it and why.
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Château de Malleret
I love a vineyard that tells a story, and Château de Malleret has lots of stories to tell – family history, wine, horses, stunning architecture and long held links between the UK and the Médoc
Keep ReadingBordeaux Châteaux to Retreat to
The revolution in Bordeaux wine tourism goes way beyond tasting rooms and even chateaux dining rooms. You can now privatise some of the most stunning properties across the region. Could there be a better way to experience Bordeaux than staying in your own private château? Here are some of my favourites.
Keep ReadingForests, Fires and the Future
The terrible forest fires that swept through the Landes Forest to the west of Bordeaux destroyed acres of woodland, homes and displaced thousands of people. Thanks to the bravery of firefighters, local and international solidarity, they are now under control. The vines have been spared but the crisis raises issues for the future management of the forest. Perhaps they can be inspired by some of the innovations in the Bordeaux vineyards?
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Bordeaux loves a milestone, an excuse to celebrate the past and the future. If it falls in an exceptional vintage, like 2025, all the better.
Keep ReadingWhy I’m no longer talking about wine and wellness
Why wine and wellbeing is a better conversation than wine and wellness, Why summer might just be the right time to embrace it and 7 ideas to get you started.
Keep ReadingIs British Wine Still Bonkers ?
I visited some English wineries earlier this year, I’m delighted to say that, despite increased professionalism and excellent quality, there’s still some eccentricity to be found and lots of passion to share.
Keep ReadingVin de France grows in Bordeaux
Adventurous, experimental (or frustrated) winemakers finding appellation rules too restrictive are making a break for it and offering Vin de France cuvées. Still a tiny part of the region’s production, these fun and creative wines are springing up across Bordeaux.
Keep ReadingLaure de Lambert Compeyrot shares wine and wellness inspiration from Sauternes
As Laure de Lambert Compeyrot launches a zero-alcohol version of her Sauternes from Château Sigalas Rabaud, she shares her down to earth approach to wine and wellbeing.
Keep ReadingThe Bordeaux Shuffle
From left to right and red to white. What’s going on in Bordeaux? Is it a shuffle or a shift? Read on
Keep ReadingLes Sources de Vougeot – a monumental Burgundy adventure for Les Sources Group.
Alice and Jérome Tourbier have made the monumental Château de Gilly into a new home for Les Sources de Caudalie. The perfect base for a Burgundy Wine adventure.
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