Decanter Tours » Wine http://decantertours.com Wine is for Sharing Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:31:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Day 3 – the Medoc http://decantertours.com/day-3-the-medoc/ http://decantertours.com/day-3-the-medoc/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:58:18 +0000 Mary Dardenne http://decantertours.com/?p=526

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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]]> http://decantertours.com/day-3-the-medoc/feed/ 0 Bergerac: Food & Wine in Perigord http://decantertours.com/bergerac-food-wine-in-perigord/ http://decantertours.com/bergerac-food-wine-in-perigord/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:59:16 +0000 Mary Dardenne http://decantertours.com/?p=343 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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]]> http://decantertours.com/winerytours-in-napa/feed/ 0 Riding in the vineyards http://decantertours.com/riding-in-the-vineyards/ http://decantertours.com/riding-in-the-vineyards/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:33:25 +0000 Mary Dardenne http://decantertours.com/?p=49

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!

Contact us to visit Bordeaux in a different way.

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]]> http://decantertours.com/riding-in-the-vineyards/feed/ 0 Pessac Leognan Chateau Pape Clement and Haut Bailly http://decantertours.com/chateau-pape-clement-and-haut-bailly/ http://decantertours.com/chateau-pape-clement-and-haut-bailly/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:36:37 +0000 Mary Dardenne http://decantertours.com/?p=42 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!

Explanation of the grape varieties at Pape Clement

Explanation of the grape varieties at Pape Clement

Pape Clement

Pape Clement

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Opening of the new Wine Gallery in downtown Bordeaux.

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