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One of only six Bordeaux châteaux classified for both its red and white wine, this Pessac-Léognan estate has gone from strength to strength since its purchase by the Bonnie family 18 years ago. Jane Anson charts its rise
Since taking over in the late 1980s, Patrick Maroteaux has quietly improved the vineyards, the cellar and the reputation of this fourth-growth estate. Jane Anson meets him and tastes through the wines
It was once one of the most publicity-shy estates in Bordeaux, but today the new owners of this St-Estèphe third growth are laying out the welcome mat. But has this changed the wine?
Fine-tuning in vineyard and cellar and a move towards freshness and finesse in both the esteemed Sauternes and dry white have sparked criticism...
Pauillac had rarely looked as gloomy as it did on the wet spring day Anthony Rose took to the Route des Châteaux to taste the 2009 from barrel at Pontet-Canet...
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Read a profile of Medoc 1855 first growth Chateau Lafite Rothschild, including the history of the estate and its vineyards...
For the first time ever, the proprietors of two of Bordeaux’s first growths agreed to come together for an exclusive interview...
Château Cos d’Estournel in St-Estèphe is a landmark in more than one way.
Crippling death duties and poor returns have made running the family château in Bordeaux a precarious business. WILLIAM BOLTER reports on the triumphs and the pitfalls
Château Montrose is back to its big-boned best. JAMES LAWTHER MW examines the credentials of the famed Saint-Estèphe second growth
