Our alarm goes off before 6am. By the time the sun is properly up, we're already in the rows. This is the unglamorous stretch of the growing season: no harvest, no pressing, no ceremony. Just monitoring the ...

We're going to be honest with you: nobody plans for July conditions in May. The last week of May in Bordeaux is supposed to feel like a generous spring: warm afternoons, cool enough evenings to sleep with ...

Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.Say “Bordeaux” and many people picture a single style: deep red, firm tannins, long ageing. In reali...

For generations, Bordeaux has been associated with structure, tradition, and longevity.  But Bordeaux today is not static. It is evolving thoughtfully, and in response to a changing world. Climate Is Reshap...

If you’re new to Bordeaux, Lalande-de-Pomerol is a great place to start. It’s a small appellation on the right bank, just north of the more famous Pomerol. While it doesn’t have the same name recognition, it...