Monthly Archives: August 2011

Jancis Robinson’s Wine of the Week: La Noë

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Patrick Sandeman

Eric Chevalier is something of a young maverick in the Loire valley, and having discovered his exceptional Fie Gris (Sauvignon Gris) some years ago while travelling through the region, we were thrilled when he introduced us this year to an … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Loire | Tagged Eric Chevalier, Fié Gris, Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com Wine of the Week, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet | Comments Off

An escape from the beach to St Estèphe

Posted on August 3, 2011 by DTCP

In a last minute panic to beat the hordes not to mention the school holiday prices – the Porter family made a hasty decision to escape the grey and have a week on a beach – but where to go? … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, France, Saint Estèphe | Tagged Château Calon Segur, Château Capbern Gasqueton, Château Cos d’Estournel, Château de Marbuzet, Château Lafite, Château Lafon Rochet, Château Les Ormes de Pez, Château Meyney, Château Montrose, Château Tronquoy Lalande, Saint Estèphe | Comments Off