Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

Sauvignon Blanc Values in Touraine

With Sancerre’s Sauvignon Blanc prices climbing due to demand, value oriented consumers should seek out Loire Valley offerings from Touraine, such as Domaine Madeleine’s crisp & energetic offerings. While several global wine regions offer Sauvignon Blanc, it is Touraine that most closely reflects the mineral toned style of Sancerre. Typically retailing under $20, Touraine delivers true value. #wine #sauvignonblanc #loirevalley #touraine #frenchwine

Chenin Blanc Dry White Wine from Savennières Region of The Loire Valley

Vigneron Dumnacus is an artisan producer of 100% Chenin Blanc mineral-rich offerings of dry white wine. With a vineyard located on the right bank of The Loire River in the appellation of Savennieres, these selections reflect notes of honey & orchard fruits and are the perfect pairing for all types of seafood dishes. #wine #cheninblanc #whitewine #loirevalley #savennieres

De Schepper Family Wines from St. Emilion

The Belgian De Schepper Family is proud to own several vineyards including Bordeaux / Grand Cru estates of Chateau Tour Baladoz & Chateau La Croizille that each reflect the classic limestone character of St. Emilion terroir. Today we taste a 2021 offering, that while not considered a heralded Vintage, is now ready to drink because it is lighter in style. By contrast the richer 2020 offering hails from a prestigious Vintage but needs to be cellared over time prior to its drinking window. #grandcruclasse #redwine #frenchwine #bordeauxwine

La Fleur Saint Bonnet : Great Value Medoc Bordeaux Under $20

Fabien & Amelie Faget pursued their dream to own a Bordeaux wine estate and today produce La Fleur Saint Bonnet in The Medoc region of Bordeaux. Fabien had prior achieved acclaim as the top winemaker at Chateau Meyney. Retailing under $20 per bottle, this is tremendous value for a Medoc Bordeaux at 60% Merlot/ 40% Cabernet. #frenchwine #medoc #bordeauxwine#wineculture

Bordeaux 2003 Chateau Branaire Ducru

Chateau Branaire Ducru is a Grand Cru Classe estate in Bordeaux’s St. Julien region. The 2003 Vintage was produced during a year where record heat during July / August caused many vineyards to suffer, but Chateau Branaire Ducru’s location nearby to River Gironde was a great benefit to its vines and helped create a stellar offering. #grandcruclasse #frenchwine #chateaubranaireducru #redwine

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2002

With Holiday Season quickly approaching we highlight the festive character of Taylor Fladgate’s 2002 Vintage Port, harvested by hand from a Single Quinta in Porto’s Douro Valley: Vargellas. In Porto, a Vintage will be “declared” if the production is considered outstanding, as occurred in 2002. After 2 years in-barrel, the selection was bottled in 2004. #portwine #portugal #porto #dourovalley #taylorfladgate

Chateau Bellevue 2012 Vintage Grand Cru Classe

Chateau Bellevue is a Grand Cru Classe selection from Bordeaux’s St. Emilion region, producing varietals that are predominantly Merlot in character. As one of the “Cote Pied” estates it is located walking distance from the medieval town center. Situated alongside Hubert de Bouard’s esteemed Chateau Angelus, the vineyard of Chateau Bellevue is now also controlled by the de Bouard Family. We taste the 2012 offering which is renowned as a “Right Bank Vintage” and find the wine to be drinking beautifully with silky tannins & limestone structure. #redwine #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #hubertdebouard

Chateau Leoville Poyferre in Bordeaux’s St. Julien Region

#wine #grandcruclasse #bordeauxwine Chateau Leoville Poyferre is celebrating 100 years of ownership by The Cuvelier Family. This Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe estate was founded in 1638 and is situated in the St. Julien region in close proximity to the River Gironde. Today we highlight the 2020 vintage, and showcase the magnum format which benefits the aging process.

The Iconic Chateau Margaux Wine Estate

#wine #chateaumargaux #bordeauxwine. Presenting the elegant & illustrious Chateau Margaux, the iconic 1st growth Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe wine estate. David Kohl relays the deep history of the vineyard from The 12th Century beginnings, up through Thomas Jefferson’s presence during his tenure as Ambassador to France, to modern day stewardship of The Ginestet Family who restored the estate to its grandeur. Chateau Margaux’s acclaimed second wine : Pavillon Rouge is highlighted today with notes on the 2020 vintage.

Chateau Clos de Sarpe Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux

#wine #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse Today David Kohl presents Chateau Clos de Sarpe, a “garagiste” wine that was elevated to Grand Cru Classe status in 2012. This wine estate, located in the commune of St. Christophe des Bardes has some of the oldest vines in St. Emilion and produces very small batch/ low yield of Bordeaux from its 3 hectare parcel. While not easy to locate in the USA due to its scarcity, this is a fabulous wine drinking experience.