While walking through a vineyard in Sauternes on an October morning, the grapes look wrong. That’s usually the first reaction, walking through a Sauternes vineyard in October. Shriveled, dusted grey, some of them practically collapsing in on themselves, like something went badly off. But the winemaker next to you isn’t worried. She’s been waiting for […]
Pessac-Léognan doesn’t get quite the same recognition as Margaux or St-Émilion, but spend an afternoon at Château Smith Haut Lafitte and you’ll understand why so many visitors leave calling it their favorite stop in Bordeaux. This is a serious working estate, set in genuinely beautiful surroundings, run by people who have clearly thought hard about […]
Everything you need to know about Bordeaux’s diverse wine regions, from prestigious Pauillac to charming Saint-Émilion. Bordeaux is not one wine region. It’s dozens of them. The name “Bordeaux” covers over 110,000 hectares of vineyards. Within that area, you’ll find more than 60 distinct appellations. Each has its own soils, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions. Each […]
Two legendary wine regions, one big question: what actually makes them different? Napa Valley and Bordeaux. Two names that dominate conversations among wine lovers. Both produce some of the world’s most celebrated wines, both attract millions of visitors each year, and both have earned legendary status in the wine world. But despite their shared fame, these […]
