The history of Bordeaux grape varieties (part 1/2)
Join us as we delve into the Bordeaux grape varieties to better understanding of their background and flavours and how they are grown today.
Join us as we delve into the Bordeaux grape varieties to better understanding of their background and flavours and how they are grown today.
Some wine regions claim to produce a great vintage, or even “vintage of the century”, every other year! But despite these commercial declarations, there are still some truly great vintages – those that entice fine wine buyers, especially at auction. But what is a great vintage? Think about it: a winemaker is able to produce an average wine from top quality grapes, but not a top quality wine from average grapes. A great vintage is therefore one that allows a winery to harvest ‘perfect’, top quality grapes. A vineyard can produce ‘perfect’ grapes…