I dreaded this day to come. I have gotten used to this wake up, drink wine, Michelin dinner, rinse, repeat, kind of lifestyle.
But Ronald Rens had a wonderful day in store for us. We are to be exploring the Right Bank, so that means yummy Pomerol and even yummier Saint Emilion.
First stop was Chateau Gazin.
We were very fortunate to have one of the owners come out and explain to us their wine-making process.
Our next stop was magical. We visited Chateau Angelus and they prepared the warmest welcome for us. They had their infamous bells play The Star Spangled Banner. It was the sweetest sound and really very touching. My husband is a veteran and that was extra special for him as well.
Our next stop was Saint Emilion for wine shopping and lunch.
Le Tertre is located in the heart of this medieval village. Its wine-cellar is carved out of solid rock! Click on the link for my restaurant review.
Last stop is Ronald’s favorite wine store. Our last hurrah to take home all these good wines that we have been partaking.
Back at the chateau, we were given enough time to get our stuffs ready as it is time to be getting back to our non-chateau lives tomorrow. So sad…
Amidst the delicious food and wine, was the stories. So many anecdotes about previous tours, wines and human experiences that I can only marvel about. This is what makes this tour so different from the rest. It’s the human camaraderie, the endless humor. And no, it’s not just because we were plied with so much exceptional wine that we get such favorable impression. The whole experience was truly EXCEPTIONAL.
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The 2018 Bordeaux Grand Cru Harvest Tour III enjoying First Growths at the Farewell dinner at Chateau Coulon Laurensac
This is the mind-boggling array of wonderful wines we had for the day. I’m telling you, I cannot make this up even if i tried
- Château Gazin 2016, AOC Pomerol
- Château Angélus 2011, 1e Grand Cru Classé “A”, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Chateau Haut Segottes 2012, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Chateau Fonbel 2012, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Chateau Millens 2010, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Chateau Laniote 2016, Grand Cru Classé, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Clos de la Veille Eglise 2015, AOC Pomerol
- Clos Dubreuil 2014, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- L’ du Roy 1999, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Roc de Cambes 2014, AOC Cotes de Bourg
- Château Canon 2015, 1e Grand Cru Classé “B”, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
The 2018 Bordeaux Grand Cru Harvest Tour III savoring an exquisite lunch in Saint Emilion - Château Figéac 2014, 1e Grand Cru Classé B, AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
- Chateau Monbousquet 2015, Blanc d’Exception, AOC Bordeaux Blanc
- Esquisse, Domaine d’Alliance 2016, AOC Sauternes
- Champagne Bollinger Spéciale Cuvée, from Magnum, AOC Champagne
- Chateau Bouscaut 2016 (Blanc), Grand Cru Classé de Graves, AOC Pessac-LéoganChateau Carbonnieux 2016 (Blanc), Grand Cru Classé de Graves, AOC Pessac-Léogan
- “Inspiration” Winemaker for a day, Raymond Vineyards 2016, Napa Valley, USA, offered by Nancy
- “Tranquility” Winemaker for a day, Raymond Vineyards 2016, Napa Valley, USA, offered by Nancy
- Bellissimo 2016, Cape Creek Vineyards from Texas, offered by Dave and Ammie
- Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA, offered by Harlan and Kay
- Rudd, Oakville Estate 2010, Napa Valley, USA, offered by Lois
- Alpha Omega Petit Verdot 2014, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyards, Napa Valley, USA, offered by Carolyn and John
- Joli Coeur 2010, Morlet Family Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, offered by Linda
- Chateau Haut Bailly 2011, Grand Cru Classé, AOC Pessac-Léognan, offered by Teddi
- Château d’Armailhac 2000, 5e Grand Cru Classé, AOC Pauillac, offered by Brad and Cathy
- Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1985, 1er Grand Cru Classé, AOC Pauillac
- Chateau Margaux 1985, 1er Grand Cru Classé, AOC Pauillac
- Chateau d’Yquem 1996, 1e Grand Cru Classé Supérieur, AOC Sauternes
Wines tasted on the 2018 Bordeaux Grand Cru Harvest Tour III at the Farewell dinner at Coulon Laurensac
This is hands-down the best tour of anything that I’ve had in my life. And I have travelled A LOT. I’ve got an impressive creed of having been to more than 50 countries and about 150 cities in my entire 47 years of living. Anyone who likes wine should be on this tour and elevate that liking to loving. I know that’s what it did to me.
