{"id":2421,"date":"2018-11-14T16:37:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T16:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.venividiedi.net\/?p=2421"},"modified":"2018-11-14T16:37:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T16:37:37","slug":"the-bordeaux-wine-experience-day-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.venividiedi.net\/?p=2421","title":{"rendered":"The Bordeaux Wine Experience – Day 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

I dreaded this day to come. I have gotten used to this wake up, drink wine, Michelin dinner, rinse, repeat, kind of lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

First stop was Chateau Gazin.<\/p>\n

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We were very fortunate to have one of the owners come out and explain to us their wine-making process.<\/p>\n

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Look t this lovely color. Merlot is my favorite shade of red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Their tasting room is very warm, rustic and welcoming . It kinda reminds me of the look that most Texan wineries strive for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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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. \u00a0My husband is a veteran and that was extra special for him as well.<\/p>\n

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This is a tiny replica of their awesome property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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we had our tasting in their terrace where we are able to view the vineyards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Here’s Dave posing with the very hospitable owners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our next stop was Saint Emilion for wine shopping and lunch.<\/p>\n

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From the top of the village, you can see the church square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lunch was at Le Tertre. You have to get down this path to get to it. \u00a0I am not even joking about the rocky terrain. There are several paths in Saint Emilion which are not knee-friendly. But look how gorgeous it is.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Le Tertre<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Last stop is Ronald’s favorite wine store. Our last hurrah to take home all these good wines that we have been partaking.<\/p>\n

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He gives us advise on how to build up our cellars. A mean feat considering we have budgetary constraints!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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…<\/p>\n

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This is the beautiful scene that greeted us for our farewell dinner. This is making it difficult to say goodbye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Our four-course farewell dinner was preceded by Ronald sabering this beautiful magnum of my favorite champagne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amidst the delicious food and wine, was the stories. So many anecdotes about \u00a0previous 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 \u00a0much exceptional wine that we get such favorable impression. The whole experience was truly EXCEPTIONAL.<\/p>\n

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This is the line-up of the wines we had for the night. It has all of Ronald’s favorite bottles as well as the bottles we brought from home to share with the group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n