Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

The Belgian De Schepper Family is proud to own several vineyards including Bordeaux / Grand Cru estates of Chateau Tour Baladoz & Chateau La Croizille that each reflect the classic limestone character of St. Emilion terroir. Today we taste a 2021 offering, that while not considered a heralded Vintage, is now ready to drink because it is lighter in style. By contrast the richer 2020 offering hails from a prestigious Vintage but needs to be cellared over time prior to its drinking window. #grandcruclasse #redwine #frenchwine #bordeauxwine

Fabien & Amelie Faget pursued their dream to own a Bordeaux wine estate and today produce La Fleur Saint Bonnet in The Medoc region of Bordeaux. Fabien had prior achieved acclaim as the top winemaker at Chateau Meyney. Retailing under $20 per bottle, this is tremendous value for a Medoc Bordeaux at 60% Merlot/ 40% Cabernet. #frenchwine #medoc #bordeauxwine

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Chateau Branaire Ducru is a Grand Cru Classe estate in Bordeaux’s St. Julien region. The 2003 Vintage was produced during a year where record heat during July / August caused many vineyards to suffer, but Chateau Branaire Ducru’s location nearby to River Gironde was a great benefit to its vines and helped create a stellar offering. #grandcruclasse #frenchwine #chateaubranaireducru #redwine

With Holiday Season quickly approaching we highlight the festive character of Taylor Fladgate’s 2002 Vintage Port, harvested by hand from a Single Quinta in Porto’s Douro Valley: Vargellas. In Porto, a Vintage will be “declared” if the production is considered outstanding, as occurred in 2002. After 2 years in-barrel, the selection was bottled in 2004. #portwine #portugal #porto #dourovalley #taylorfladgate

Chateau Bellevue is a Grand Cru Classe selection from Bordeaux’s St. Emilion region, producing varietals that are predominantly Merlot in character. As one of the “Cote Pied” estates it is located walking distance from the medieval town center. Situated alongside Hubert de Bouard’s esteemed Chateau Angelus, the vineyard of Chateau Bellevue is now also controlled by the de Bouard Family. We taste the 2012 offering which is renowned as a “Right Bank Vintage” and find the wine to be drinking beautifully with silky tannins & limestone structure. #redwine #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #hubertdebouard

#wine #grandcruclasse #bordeauxwine Chateau Leoville Poyferre is celebrating 100 years of ownership by The Cuvelier Family. This Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe estate was founded in 1638 and is situated in the St. Julien region in close proximity to the River Gironde. Today we highlight the 2020 vintage, and showcase the magnum format which benefits the aging process.

#wine #chateaumargaux #bordeauxwine. Presenting the elegant & illustrious Chateau Margaux, the iconic 1st growth Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe wine estate. David Kohl relays the deep history of the vineyard from The 12th Century beginnings, up through Thomas Jefferson’s presence during his tenure as Ambassador to France, to modern day stewardship of The Ginestet Family who restored the estate to its grandeur. Chateau Margaux’s acclaimed second wine : Pavillon Rouge is highlighted today with notes on the 2020 vintage.

#wine #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse Today David Kohl presents Chateau Clos de Sarpe, a “garagiste” wine that was elevated to Grand Cru Classe status in 2012. This wine estate, located in the commune of St. Christophe des Bardes has some of the oldest vines in St. Emilion and produces very small batch/ low yield of Bordeaux from its 3 hectare parcel. While not easy to locate in the USA due to its scarcity, this is a fabulous wine drinking experience.

#wine #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse Many of the legendary families in Bordeaux actually hail from Ireland. Fleeing England’s religious persecution early in The 1700’s the patriarchs of families such as Barton, Kirwan, Phelan and more settled in Bordeaux and these “geese” founded many of today’s Grand Cru Classe wine estates. Chateau Langoa Barton & its sister vineyard Chateau Leoville Barton are located in St. Julien appellation of Bordeaux, and were run for many years by Anthony Barton who passed away recently. His daughter Lilian carries on the family business in his honor.

Sicily’s arid climate provides perfect conditions for native grape Nero d’Avola to flourish. These wines offer an excellent learning opportunity for those wishing to train their nose to smell different aromas within red wine. Nero d’Avola exudes scents of “faded roses” with tea and spice undertones. #wine #redwine #sicily #italianwine #wineculture