Wine Knowledge

What Makes "Ex-Château" Different? Choosing Mature Bordeaux by Provenance

The same wine from the same vintage can be in very different condition depending on where and how it has spent its life. What does "ex-château" mean, and what does it actually guarantee? This artic...

What are "Michelin Grapes"? Two Pauillac châteaux, a Second and Fifth Growth, received the same rating.

Michelin, known for its star ratings of restaurants, has launched "Michelin Grape," a new rating system for wine producers. This article explores Château Pichon Baron and Château Pontet-Canet, both...

Wine That Speaks of Its Land — Burgundy and Bordeaux Terroir Seen Through Yokon Wasai

Where Yokon Wasai meets terroir Japan has a phrase, wakon yosai — Japanese spirit, Western learning. Born in the Meiji era, it describes holding fast to the native soul while taking in the techni...

Pagodes de Cos vs G d'Estournel: What Is the Difference?

Pagodes de Cos and G d'Estournel, both from the illustrious Château Cos d'Estournel.Same estate, two very different pleasures.Here is a clear guide to what sets them apart.