Posts tagged “Sauternes”

Noble Rot in Wine is a Good Thing!

Noble Rot doesn’t sound like a good thing when associated with wine. But, it actually is! Noble Rot is officially known as Botrytis Cinerea and is a mold that devours the skin of the grape making it turn purple-grey and fuzzy. It eventually kills th...

Bordeaux - The Left Bank

Last time we explored the Right Bank of Bordeaux with its Merlot-based red blends, primarily from the appellations of Saint Émilion, Pomerol and Fronsac. Next, its over to the Left Bank. Located west of the Gironde and Garonne Rivers, the Left Bank ...

What is a Bordeaux Wine?

Nothing about French wine seems to be straightforward or simple. But once you get to know the various wine regions of France it becomes a bit clearer. In the past couple of postings I’ve touched on the French wine region of Burgundy. I discussed th...

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