Today was a travel day. We began with a poolside breakfast then toured Chateau Figeac in the St. Emilion AOC. We were part of a larger group here, but our guide was excellent. We finished with a tasting of the Chateau Figeac St. Emilion 1988 (84), which was still as youthful as the day itContinue reading “Last Day in France”
Category Archives: Food, Wine, & Travel
Sauternes
Today we departed from the usual Bordeaux tasting plan by spending the day in Sauternes. We began at first-growth Chateau Guiraud, where our private tour was an excellent introduction to the Sauternes-making process. In contrast with most Medoc tours, this one was much more informal and it was clear that the chateau wasn’t really setContinue reading “Sauternes”
Margaux
Ron wasn’t feeling too well this morning so we skipped our first appointment at Chateau Palmer. We did manage to make our afternoon appointment at Chateau Margaux, though, and I am certainly glad that we did. The estate was beautiful and, again, our guide was very knowledgeable. This time we shared the visit with aContinue reading “Margaux”
Pauillac
It took us a little longer than anticipated to make our way into Bordeaux this morning, but that was OK since Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (in St. Julien), where we had our first appointment, had decided to cancel all of its tastings this week. This left us with plenty of time to meander around Pauillac and haveContinue reading “Pauillac”
Arrival in Cognac
Today was mostly spent traveling. We had an EARLY train (4:30 AM) to the Geneva airport, a flight to Bordeaux, a bus to the Bordeaux train station, a train to Saintes, and a taxi to St. Sauvent, just outside of Cognac. Saintes was really charming and sleepy, so sleepy that the taxi stand at theContinue reading “Arrival in Cognac”
Proud To Be An American
I think this was my first Independence Day away from the US. There were no fireworks, grilling out, or singing; I guess the French just aren’t quite as excited about it as I am! I am in Marseille with my buddy Mike from Houston. We spent the day driving around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, touring wineries (Château deContinue reading “Proud To Be An American”
National Garlic Day
Happy belated National Garlic Day to all! Fortunately for my classmates, especially those who sit around me, I will wait until this evening to celebrate. Of course, I celebrate garlic pretty much every day, so today isn’t all that out of the ordinary! I finished 1989 this morning and it was not a great yearContinue reading “National Garlic Day”
Peanut Butter
Hold the presses! Stop what you’re doing right now and pay very close attention as I have a very urgent message for each and every one of you. I have just been informed that March is National Peanut Butter Month. I love peanut butter but have yet to find any of the real stuff hereContinue reading “Peanut Butter”
Food, glorious food!
We made it out of our study groups early tonight so I just treated myself to a snack before settling into readings for tomorrow. This snack was so good it inspired me to post a quick entry about the food here in Lausanne. My morning nutrition is based on a fierce devotion to my stapleContinue reading “Food, glorious food!”