Jacques and François Lurton separates
2007-01-16
– Jacque and François Lurton, sons of the legendary André Lurton (owner of e.g. Chateau La Louvière) have under many years built up a substantial
– Jacque and François Lurton, sons of the legendary André Lurton (owner of e.g. Chateau La Louvière) have under many years built up a substantial
Oak is certainly by very far the most popular wood to use for barrels, but it is not the only. EU has recently approved the
– Each year Business Week makes a survey of the world’s 100 most powerful brands. This year there is one wine and two spirits brands
A unique collection of Chateau d’Yquem (Sauternes, Bordeaux), spanning 150 years, was recently sold at auction by the Antique Wine Company in London. The buyer
Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of the famous Château Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux, has acquired Domaine des Sénéchaux in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sénéchaux. Sénéchaux has previously been one rather inconspicuous
– American Viticultural Areas (AVA) is the US equivalent to the French system of Appellation Contrôlée (although very different). Chehalem Mountains, close to Portland in
People generally think of oak barrels as either French or American. And true, that are the most frequently used wood types. But there is a
– The site LocalwineEvents have launched a top list of the most popular wine blogs. BKWine Brief Blog is “only” in 53rd place at the
Unesco has approved the proposal from the University of Burgundy to create a chair for wine and culture. The first professor holding the chair will
I slutet av december öppnade denna nya och trevliga restaurang, inte så långt från Canal Saint Martin. Prisvärd lunchmeny, 2 rätter för 12 euro och
This nice little restaurant only just opened in December, not far from the Canal Saint Martin. Very good value lunch menu, 2 courses for 12
Jean-Christophes pappa Maurice Piccinini var under många år chef för kooperativet i La Livinière som så småningom blev det bästa i Minervois. Han var också
One of the best chateaux in Saint Emilion, now one of the 13 Premier Grand Crus Classés (B). Belair is owned by Pascal Delbec, quite
BKWine Brief #42 is now out. You can find it here. This is how it starts: Decanting the wine… Sounds perhaps old-fashioned or snobbish? But
Each year Business Week makes a survey of the world’s 100 most powerful brands. This year there is one wine and two spirits brands that
Drinkar & Tilltugg – en guide Av: Leif Eriksson, Catharina Person (text), Gunnar Magnusson (foto) Systembolaget (2006) En drinkbok av klassiskt snitt: Inledningskapitlet ger en
The Wine Atlas of Canada Av Tony Aspler, photographs by Steven Elphick Random House Canada Detta är den första bok om kanadensiska viner vi läst.
– “French have a shot at vodka” – In the last Brief we mentioned Blanche d’Armagnac, the new “white” spirit from the Armagnac district. CNN
The Wines of France – The essential guide for the savvy shoppers By Jacqueline Friedrich Ten Speed Press En bok i behändig fickstorlek som kan
The Healing Power of Champagne – History, Traditions, Biology and Diet Av Dr Tran Ky & Dr F Drouard Savoir-Boire Ltd Om du någonsin skulle
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