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[A GLIMPSE INTO
LEOVILLE BARTON]
At a time of revolutionary technical advances in the wine
industry there is at least one production that is proving
that traditional techniques can still produce some of the
most fabulous vintages. Within the past twenty years this
property, on which Châteaux Langoa & rests, has bucked the
trend, maintaining the highest... |
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[TERTRE
ROTEBOEUF]
Along the narrow and winding road my car struggled to climb
and turn against the wishes of gravity. My thoughts were
fixed on the spectacular view that awaited my eyes on top an
arching hill situated on one of the many peaks of St.-Émilion.
I was making my way to Château Tertre Roteboeuf, a modest
estate... |
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[COS
D'ESTOURNEL]
Chateau Cos D’Estournel is a second growth that is competing
globally, and rising among its peers as one of the most
powerful estates in Bordeaux. This is a St.-Estéphe property
that has, within the last 25 years, had its share of great
vintages, but since 2000 their wines have excelled to
greater heights... |
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[RE-CLASSIFYING
BORDEAUX]
Since 1855 Bordeaux wines have been ranked by a tier
system that has distinguished some châteaux as
higher quality performers than others. The system
has been helpful in explaining and predicting the
historical tendencies of those châteaux fortunate
enough to be listed. However, this classification
system... |
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[THE RIGHT
BANK MOVEMENT]
Recent years have produced a more competitive
environment in Bordeaux. Competition between the
more established châteaux and those relative new
comers has increased as a result of the remarkable
performances of several right bank contenders. The
upstart châteaux are providing a serious
challenge... |
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[BURGLARS
NAB WINE VALUED AT $500,000]
Wine industry expert Eileen Frederikson wasn't surprised
when she heard that thieves had broken into an Atherton home
earlier this month and hauled off wine valued at half a
million dollars. More than 150 bottles were swiped, worth an
average $3,000 each, the owner told police. One bottle
alone, a magnum of... |
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