Learning about wine
Bordeaux is one of the world's most iconic wine regions, and a visit here is an absolute must for any wine lover. But besides tasting great wines, you'll also want to find comfortable accommodations. Below, you'll find a selection of...
Inside Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Jumping with joy, I'm standing in the kitchen on the day of my first field visit of 2023. We're going to the Lafite Rothschild. What a dream, gates I thought would always remain closed, but this was the day. I...
A look inside Smith Haut Lafitte
As we speak, I, Rianne Ogink, am interning at the Smith Haut Lafitte winery. And this isn't just any winery; it's one of the famous 14 Grands Crus Classés in Graves, the region south of Bordeaux. This harvest season is...
“Bordeaux is so familiar to so many of us that we almost stop seeing it.” Thus wrote Jane Anson in Inside Bordeaux – the great book on Bordeaux, published in mid-2020. I get that. For a while, Bordeaux was a trendy...
It's Monday, time for a new article. Since I'm going to spend all day in Bordeaux at the Beurs van Berlage, I thought it would be a good opportunity to take a closer look at the main villages of the...
Sometimes you have moments when you're completely overstimulated. Admittedly, it happens to me regularly – put one epic wine in front of me and I'm completely lost. Last year in Bordeaux, it was a real jackpot. On Tuesday we were...
For an affordable and enjoyable Bordeaux, I highly recommend Château d'Angludet. It's the second estate of the Sichel family, who made their name with Château Palmer. Upon arrival we are warmly welcomed by Daisy Sichel, the niece of the current...
A look inside Le Pin in Pomerol
The moment you thought would never come. I'm standing on the doorstep of Le Pin, a tiny but very well respected A winery in Pomerol. All sorts of things are racing through my mind, and one image just won't go away. About...
Bordeaux, braces and enchanting tannins
If you thought suspenders had disappeared from the streets, you're sorely mistaken. They're making a comeback at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. Is this the new turtleneck, or does it perhaps have something to do with Bordeaux? I...
A look inside La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux
Looking for a great city break? Look no further and head to Bordeaux. Not only are there plenty of charming wine bars, but you'll also find La Cité du Vin here. An architectural gem and a MUST-VISIT for any wine...
Wine and food pairing: Beef Wellington and Pomerol
Beef Wellington. It's been on my list to make for a while. It looks extra festive on the table; like cutting open a present. I just hope it turns out well and the meat comes out nice and pink. Follow...
I'm taking you to Paris. The Paris of 1976. I have no idea what the city of love looked like back then, but I do know that Galeries Lafayette was already there. The department store first opened its doors in...