It's a very typical Cru Bourgeois that I chose this month. The robe is dark and deep. The nose is complex, with hints of spice, and is very promising. On the palate, I was impressed by its perfect balance and its amazing structure. The aromas of violet and red berries perfectly pair with the aromas of licorice, sign of delicate aging in oak barrels. A very refined Cru Bourgeois, quite classical in its structure but quite original in its aromas.
If cabernet-sauvignon and merlot are expected as there are some in almost all the wines in Bordeaux, the presence of malbec is a bit more surprising. Malbec used to be quite widespread in Bordeaux until the sixties. It's used to give more structure to the wine thanks to its usually thin but abundant tannins.
A beautiful garnet dress with purple hues..
A complex and spicy nose.
Fresh sweet and tangy mouth.
Service between 16°C et 18° Open just before serving. until 2019.
On the palate, I was impressed by its perfect balance and its amazing structure.
Only black grape variety grown in Beaujolais, Gamay reveals a very different nature in Beaujolais soils. The wine is produced from old vines, with a deep root system which gives the grape granite's minerality and an intense level of concentration. Only good Beaujolais can offer such a deepness of fruity aromas.
Gamay : the Beaujolais signature's grape variety since Philippe le Hardi, Duke of Burgundy, banned it from Burgundy in the 14th century ! When we talk about Gamay, it's usually black Gamay with white juice. This grape variety likes the clay-limestone and granite soils of the region. It gives us gourmet wines, round and fruity with intense colouring.
A beautiful raspberry dress with thick tears..
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of fruit, floral and spice.
The wine is produced from old vines, with a deep root system which gives the grape granite's minerality and an intense level of concentration.
Turn the glass and have a look ; you can now watch thick tears slowly rolling down on the sides. What does it mean ? Probably that this wine has a thick texture. And indeed, on the palate, you'll feel it along with strong flavours of blackberry and liquorice, typical of 2015 vintage in southern Rhône Valley. It's doubtlessly a deep and powerful wine that should be paired with a slice of beef !
If Syrah is the only variety used in Northern Rhône Valley, you can also find it in the South but mainly as a complement in a blend. Petite Bellane, made up of 93% Syrah is therefore pretty exceptional. What is the reason ? ''Terroir". Indeed, as you read above, this terroir conditions are very close to Northern Rhône's Valley. With perfect conditions for cultivating great Syrah, it would be a pity not to benefit from them for making a unique and delicious wine !
An expressive and pleasant spice nose.
An intense and semi-sweet mouth.
Service between 14°C et 16° Open 1 hour before serving. until 2022.
Clos Bellane's vines face the East. Sun rises on the East and set on the West. It means that for Clos Bellane's vines, mornings are longer than afternoons. Therefore, grapes gets concentrated in sugar (that turns into alcohol) thanks to photosynthes is during the morning and ripens in the warm air of afternoon. This is the reason why this wine is quite concentrated in alcohol but at the same time still fresh and well balanced.
On the palate, you'll feel it along with strong flavours of blackberry and liquorice.
Tempranillo is the king of the wine-growing region of Rioja, where this grape variety was born. Thus, this represents a total of 70% of the total production of the vineyard. A small anecdote : its name is a derivative of the Spanish word « temprano », meaning early. This name makes perfect sense as it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grape varieties !
A beautiful purplish red dress with viscous tears..
Expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of red fruits and sweet spices.
A fresh and silky mouth.
Service between 12°C et 14° Open just before serving. until 2021.
Rioja certainly is the oldest and most famous appellation in Spain for those red wines which unveil unsuspected qualities. Planted 400 meters above sea level and protected by three mountain ranges, the 60,000 hectares of vineyards benefit from a specific geographical location which favors a particular microclimatic development adapted to the grape harvest.
This rich wine is as original as it is warm and flattering on the palate. Cinnamon and forest fruits create a mesmerizing mix and the whole is carried by a remarkably soft texture.
This wine is a true lesson of seduction. Per Dona (« for the woman » in Catalan) displays a purple red robe, releases aromas reminiscent of strawberry and cocoa and its tannins are soft as silk. Château Dona Baissas managed to put all the charms of a wine in the same bottle ; I am a spellbound man !
If Château Dona Baissas is a typical blend of southern wines, this is for a very good reason. Indeed, this assembly forms a very complementary trio. Grenache is expressed by its notes of red fruits, the syrah gives the freshness and a hint of spice and the Carignan carries off the matter with its tannins. A trio that expresses itself perfectly under the sun of Roussillon.
A beautiful purplish dress with thick tears..
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of fruit and empyreumatic.
Service between17°C et 18° 1 hour before serving. until 2019.
At 200 meters above sea level, facing the Mediterranean Sea and facing south, the vineyard dominates Roussillon. The parcels are sloping and the soil is rich in brown schists. The schist, a flaky and fractured rock, allows the grapevines to infiltrate up to 7 - 8 meters into the ground to get the rainwater and minerals it needs to be fully developed.
Per Dona (« for the woman » in Catalan) displays a purple red robe, releases aromas reminiscent of strawberry and cocoa and its tannins are soft as silk.
The south of Burgundy has long been underestimated because no Grands Crus were located there. The truth is that some amazing terroirs lie there and the little bonus of sun they get around Chalon gives a quite persistent version of pinot noir. Mercurey is doubtlessly one of the best appellation in this area !
Pinot Noir is an old-timer. Experts agree that it was already present in the first century of our era. Indeed, this grape variety would have seen the Gallics fighting against the Romans and would have even witnessed the birth of the Burgundy vineyard. That's how it became throughout the centuries the main and then the only black variety in Burgundy.
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of fruit, vegetable, spice and empyreumatic.
Service between15°C et 17° drink in large glasses. until 2019.
The vineyard of Mercurey enjoys a very special terroir because it lays on a rugged relief punctuated by small hills alternating gentle and severe slopes.This type of relief gives grapes that have benefited from various sun exposures. Therefore, the final blend will display a larger spectrum of aromas, hence a higher level of complexity.
The final blend will display a larger spectrum of aromas, hence a higher level of complexity.
This wine reminds of a fruit basket filled with fresh and crunchy fruits ! The nose displays various elegant flavours of pear, banana, apple and blackberry. On the palate, we may agree that the smooth start gives charm. This delicious "Graves" manages to combine the subtly flavoured treats of fruits and a gentle texture. The perfect dry white Bordeaux !
The perfect match ! In the mouth, sauvignon brings expressive aromas marked by notes of white fruits and flowers. Semillon is not that aromatic, but it brings the structure and a buttery touch as well as a hint of sugar.
A greenish yellow dress with thick tears..
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of fruit, and vegetal.
Lively mouth and rich in alcohol.
Service between 8°C et 9° just before serving. until 2020.
As its name tells, the soil of the "Graves" is made of gravels, pebbles (called graves in French) and stones. These "graves" reflect solar radiations and gradually redistribute the heat on the bunches contributing to a better grape ripeness. For white wines, it explains why Graves have such a smooth texture.
On the palate, we may agree that the smooth start gives charm.
Château de Saint Pey is mainly known for its Saint Emilion Grand Cru, but it also produces in the neighbouring vines a second wine called "S de Saint Pey" which benefits from a very comparable terroir, but at a more reasonable price ! S de Saint Pey is a real bargain that shall be tasted immediately.
Château de Saint Pey and S de Saint Pey are both typical Bordeaux blends. Merlot particularly enjoys soils of clay because it ripens more easily than cabernet-sauvignon that needs a lot of care to grow well on this kind of terroirs.
A purplish robe with viscous tears and marked intensity..
A pleasant nose to the aromas of black fruits, spices and roasting.
Pleasant mouth with marked tanins.
Service between16°C et 18° one hour before serving. until 2021.
Vines are on the same clay soil that makes the worldwide reputation of Saint-Emilion wines. It is a great opportunity to experience the effects that this cold terroir gives to the wines by challenging the grapes to ripen.
S de Saint Pey is a real bargain that shall be tasted immediately.
Tasting this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru was a shot of pleasure! The deep ruby colour comes along thick and promising tears. The nose is complex, displaying at the same time fruity aromas and flavours of spices and roasting. On the palate, the wine is rich, the tannins are refined yet very present, and you will definitely appreciate its astonishing length.
Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety mainly grown in the region of Bordeaux and in the Loire Valley. This grape variety produces supple wines with red berries and spicy flavours. Merlot is nowadays the main grape variety on the vineyard of Bordeaux, and is the signature of great Saint-Émilion wines.
A beautiful ruby dress with viscous tears..
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of black fruits, cooked fruits, spices, vegetable and empyreumatic.
Service between17°C et 19° open just before serving. until 2022.
Located next to the famous hillside of Pavie, in the South of the village of Saint-Émilion, the 6 hectares of Château Puy-Razac benefits from a soil of great quality that it shares with the famous neighbouring Château Pavie. The name of the property is a derived of the name of the locality where stands the castle: "Puits-Razat". Note as well that Catherine Thoilliez claims the choice to make no other wine as this one to focus on it.
The nose is complex, displaying at the same time fruity aromas and flavours of spices and roasting.
Second wines from Bordeaux renowned Chateaux are often an opportunity to feel the same king of sensation but for a far more affordable price ! However, the vines and therefore the grapes take advantage from the same skills and the terroir are often quite similar, which allow sometimes the second wine to be more looked for than the chateaux. Liversan is a good example of that : its second wine really is not so different from the Chateau itself.
Cabernet sauvignon is known to be the main variety of all the grand crus Classé in Médoc. It's a variety that need heat as it ripen relatively slowly, especially in a rainy region like Bordeaux. But this variety has a great advantage : it gives an outstanding tannic structureto wines which allow the best ones to age for decades.
An expressive nose to the aromas of black fruits, spices and roasting.
Pleasant mouth with soft tanins.
Service between 168°C et 18° an hour before serving. until 2020.
Haut-Médoc is on Bordeaux left bank and is known for its famous villages as Margaux or Pauillac. This appellation only produces red wines on pebbles called graves that thanks to the warmth they keep from daylight help the grapes to ripen and grow strong yet silky tannins.
Second wines from Bordeaux renowned Chateaux are often an opportunity to feel the same king of sensation but for a far more affordable price !


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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Saturday that he had a "long and very good call" with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that a possible trade deal between the United States and China was progressing well.
As a partial shutdown of the U.S. government entered its eighth day, with no quick end in sight, the Republican president was in Washington, sending out tweets attacking Democrats and talking up possibly improved relations with China.
The two nations have been in a trade war for much of 2018 that has seen the flow of hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods between the world`s two largest economies disrupted by tariffs.
Trump and Xi agreed to a ceasefire in the trade war, agreeing to hold off on imposing more tariffs for 90 days starting Dec. 1 while they negotiate a deal to end the dispute following months of escalating tensions.
"Just had a long and very good call with President Xi of China," Trump wrote. "Deal is moving along very well. If made, it will be very comprehensive, covering all subjects, areas and points of dispute. Big progress being made!"
Chinese state media also said Xi and Trump spoke on Saturday, and quoted Xi as saying that teams from both countries have been working to implement a consensus reached with Trump.
Chinese media also quoted Xi as saying that he hopes both sides can meet each other half way and reach an agreement that is mutually beneficial as soon as possible.
Having canceled his plans to travel to his estate in Florida for the holidays because of the government shutdown that started on Dec. 22, Trump tweeted, "I am in the White House waiting for the Democrats to come on over and make a deal."
The Republican-controlled Congress was closed for the weekend and few lawmakers were in the capital.
The shutdown, affecting about one-quarter of the federal government including 800,000 or so workers, began when funding for several agencies expired.
Congress must pass legislation to restore that funding, but has not done so due to a dispute over Trump`s demand that the bill include $5 billion in taxpayer money to help pay for a wall he wants to build along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Young Nationals back gay marriage, call for conscience vote
by APN Newsdesk
31st Aug 2015 10:54 AM
THE Young Nationals have thrown their support behind the gay marriage push by backing a resolution which puts pressure on the LNP to allow a conscience vote.
The annual conference of the NSW Young Nationals passed three resolutions, one of which supported marriage equality.
The motion supporting gay marriage reportedly drew 'spirited debate' but was narrowly won.
Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, applauded the outcome in a statement on Monday.
"Marriage equality isn't an issue for the right or left, but for all Australians who believe in fairness."
"The Young National's decision sends a message to leaders of the Coalition Government that they are are out of step with young voters, including young conservatives."
"I welcome the Young Nationals standing up for the Coalition's tradition of allowing free votes at a time when their seniors seem to have lost sight of that tradition."
The NSW Young Nationals passed three resolutions: They
1) reaffirmed the 2012 decision of the Young Nationals in support of a conscience vote on marriage equality;
2) expressed disappointment and disillusionment at the decision of Federal Nationals to deny Coalition members a conscience vote;
3) supported marriage equality.
Another motion limiting marriage to heterosexual unions was defeated.
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