Chateau Giscours Changes Hands: Late breaking in March after the last newsletter was the update that the legal challenges surrounding Chateau Giscours settled and the Chateau would be changing hands. In a complicated ownership dispute case that’s been going for more than 10 years, the Albada Jelgersma family was finally granted full control. From Wine... Continue Reading →
March 2024 – Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
It’s been a slow news month for Bordeaux-related articles as the region gears up for En Primeur week, April 22-25, 2024. There’s a lot of discussion in professional circles about what may be significantly lower prices for the new vintage, so keep your eye on futures releases. In the meantime, here are a few things that came... Continue Reading →
December 2023 Bordeaux News Roundup — Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux
A few notes of interest about Bordeaux this month: *Philippe Raoux Passes Away: Jane Anson has an obituary and personal remembrance of Margaux winemaker Philippe Raoux who passed away in late October. Raoux was responsible for the renaissance of Chateau d’Arsac and his fight for his vines to be included in AOC Margaux. He expanded... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — October Newsletter
A few notes of interest from Bordeaux this month:Harvest 2023: Harvest is underway. It’s always interesting to me to note how harvest works in Bordeaux. It feels like a more leisurely affair since there are so many varietals and they come in at such different times. Not like areas that only grow 1 or 2... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — August Educateur Newsletter
All, I've begun sharing this link with the national Educateurs group, so welcome in advance to the new visitors. Educateurs, feel free to share the link or lift anything at all. As always, I try to consolidate info that will be of use to our members and you may want to add news for your... Continue Reading →
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