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

Presenting the Bordeaux Superieur appellation, where vineyards must limit production volume & age their wines in oak. Chateau Jalousie Beaulieu is a great discovery within this winegrowing region, offering 100% merlot varietals scoring 90 points as "powerfully rich" from Wine Enthusiast. With a retail price under $20, Chateau Jalousie Beaulieu delivers a top value. #chateaujalousiebeaulieu #bordeauxwine #bordeauxsuperieur #valuebordeaux #francewineappellations

Chateau Pibran in Bordeaux's Pauillac region hosts an almost unbelievable combination of benefits for wine consumers. Although not itself classified as a Grand Cru vineyard, Chateau Pibran counts among its terroir neighbors the elite wine estates of Chateau Lafite & Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Elegant + sumptuous, Chateau Pibran even shares the same winemaking team as Chateau Pichon Baron, producing a classic style of wine that retails under $40-45 and can be consumed during an earlier drinking window than other Pauillac offerings. This is a marvelous selection. #bordeauxwine #pauillacappellation #chateaupibran #topvalueBordeaux #2019bordeaux

David Kohl recalls his recent visit to the Bordeaux Grand Cru vineyard Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, where he met with charismatic ownership team Daniel & Florence Cathiard to taste 2019 & 2022 vintages. As well, note that 'Le Petit' it's 2nd Wine, is also a highly acclaimed varietal. As an amusing aside, it has been widely reported that during this past week, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte hosted Jay Z & Beyonce for a luxurious birthday celebration on the 5 star resort located onsite at the property. #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #chateausmithhautlafitte #pessacwine #secondwine

Asian-born energy tycoon Peter Kwok has truly embraced France's winemaking culture, now owning 7 Bordeaux vineyards with Chateau Bellefont Belcier in St. Emilion as his Grand Cru crown jewel. Last week, superstar wine writer Jeb Dunnuck included Chateau Bellefont Belcier on his list of "Top 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2023". The news is wonderful but not surprising, since this estate's wines have recently scored an elite 98 Points. It is rare to find a Bordeaux Grand Cru wine of this caliber with retail pricing under $75, so value oriented consumers should keep Chateau Bellefont Belcier on their radar. #peterkwokwine #chateaubellefontbelcier #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #stemilionwine

David Kohl fondly recalls his recent visit to Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, a high profile Grand Cru Classe vineyard in the St Julien appellation of Bordeaux, currently celebrating its 300 Year Anniversary. Most notably, Bruno Borie the charming & energetic 3rd generation owner provided an awe inspiring tour of the neo-classical estate, along with a tasting of the 2022 vintage which by all accounts reflects exquisite performance - - scores in the range of 97-99 points have been typical. The chateau name translates as "beautiful stones" and the grounds are literally populated by such, as displayed by David Kohl in this video. #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #chateauducrubeaucaillou #stjulienwine #brunoborie

Long a darling of wine collectors, Chateau Mouton Rothschild was elevated to Grand Cru 1st Growth status only 50 years ago in 1973 and many believe this unprecedented upgrade was a tribute to vineyard owner & industry icon Baron Philippe Rothschild. David Kohl treasured his awe inspiring visit to Chateau Mouton Rothschild during Bordeaux en primeur week, to taste the powerful + dense 2022 vintage which is widely anticipated to rival the heralded 1982. And those who acquired Chateau Mouton Rothschild circa 2019 are now hoping to witness a surge in pricing within forthcoming market valuations. #grandcruclasse #bordeauxwine #chateaumoutonrothschild #firstgrowthbordeaux #pauillacregion

Founded in Year 1694, Chateau Pichon Baron is a prestigious 2nd Growth Grand Cru wine estate in the Pauillac region of Bordeaux. Its majestic fairy tale castle with dual turrets is an image that often surfaces to define the timeless elegance of France's winemaking culture. David Kohl provides insight to the 2019 & 2022 vintages. #chateaupichonbaron #bordeauxwines #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #grandcruwine

David Kohl is thrilled to share his recent visit to the spectacular Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Located in Pauillac region of Bordeaux, this is perhaps the world's most acclaimed vineyard. It was an extreme privilege to tour the grounds, taste the wine estate offerings, & be immersed in the glory of all things Lafite Rothschild. What a sensational experience. #chateaulafiterothschild #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #lafitewine #firstgrowthbordeaux

The Italian wine region of Sicily includes high-altitude Etna , with a soil composition rich in volcanic ash. It’s native white grape varietal is Carricante #mountetna #etnawine #Sicilywine #wineofsicily #italianwineregions

France’s IGP Perigord region, reknowned for its black truffle, produces top value Sauvignon Blanc white wine varietals such as the splendid ‘Il Caillou’ offered by Jan & Florian Thienpont #perigordwine #dordognewine #uniquewineregions #blacktrufflewine #igpwine