"Uncle Cafrin" among the barrels.
When in France...drink wine! The wines of Bordeaux are world famous, and we enjoyed many bottles during our visit with the Raymonds. Sean took all of us through the countryside in search of
chauteaux participating in
La Porte Ouverte (the open door). This was a special weekend when the wine makers open the
chateaux for visitors and free tastings, and many offered special lunches, activities, and local items for sale. We enjoyed reds, roses, and the special sweet white wine of the region - which was the perfect partner to strong blue cheese and also to foie gras.
Delicieux!
A vintner showing Andrew and Sean his collection of vintage bottles. His father-in-law used these at expositions, and stacked them in the cave each year. We saw bottles dating to the 1940s.
Owen was such a trooper while we tasted wines!
This year's crop of baby grapes will become sweet Bordeaux nectar. Those that stay on the vine longest to develop their sugars (and get moldy!) will become the sweet, white Sauternes and other wines.
Sante! The Raymond boys tasting.
"Uncle Cafrin" among the barrels.
A vintner showing Andrew and Sean his collection of vintage bottles. His father-in-law used these at expositions, and stacked them in the cave each year. We saw bottles dating to the 1940s.
Owen was such a trooper while we tasted wines!
This year's crop of baby grapes will become sweet Bordeaux nectar. Those that stay on the vine longest to develop their sugars (and get moldy!) will become the sweet, white Sauternes and other wines.
Sante! The Raymond boys tasting.
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