Day 3 – the Medoc

Posted by Mary Dardenne on July 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment

A beautiful sunny day. Our first visit is to the prestigious third growth Chateau Palmer. In the heart of the Margaux appellation this winery never fails to please clients. Their pristine cellars and delicious wines are hard to beat. We tasted both the Chateau Palmer and the Alter Ego 2007. Both wines were tasting very well.

A quick drive up the D2 Wine Route for a few essential photo opportunities of Chateau Lafite Rothschilde and Cos d’Estournel then we were back to Cordeillan Bages in Pauillac for the highlight of the day.

Appetizer Gaspacho with tempura anchovy

1st Course Crab Royale

Fish course

The famous vine smoked beef preparation

Smoked beef

Pre dessert? I love this restaurant!

Yummy raspberry mousse with raspberry sorbet and raspberries in raspberry liqueur!

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Bergerac: Food & Wine in Perigord

Posted by Mary Dardenne on February 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I love my job! This weekend I get to accompany three English journalists on a foodie press trip through one of France’s gastronomic capitals, Bergerac. The Perigord is full of charming half timbered houses, roling hills and truffels. Today was an education on the Bergerac terroir and apellations with a tasting at two wineries. Tomorrow the real fun starts. We are up early for a truffel hunt and cooking with truffels. Can’t wait!

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Winery Tours in Napa

Posted by Mary Dardenne on January 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment

We are covering Napa this week for future wine tour opportunities. From my cozy cottage at Sutter Home in the appropriately named Zinfandel Lane we will explore Bordeaux’s counterpart and keep you up to date on interesting things to do and best practices in this area. Stay with us!

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Riding in the vineyards

Posted by Mary Dardenne on November 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

No better way to discover the Bordeaux vineyards.

There are a thousand ways to discover the vineyards of Bordeaux - gain a new perspective on horseback!

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Pessac Leognan Chateau Pape Clement and Haut Bailly

Posted by Mary Dardenne on October 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Visits at Chateau Pape Clement start with the history of the property. Each chateau has a story to tell. Rich in architecture and culture, Bordeaux has so much to offer the wine enthusiast.
American-owned Haut Bailly is an exceptional cru and they have an exciting new project! They have just hired a new chef and can propose lunches and dinners for small groups. A rare treat in this area!