Oenotated Bordeaux: Wine Tasting in the Médoc, Graves, and Saint-Émilion скачать в хорошем качестве

Oenotated Bordeaux: Wine Tasting in the Médoc, Graves, and Saint-Émilion

Bordeaux’s legendary Left Bank and Right Bank come to life in this deep‑dive conversation exploring Cabernet‑Merlot blends, major appellations, and the historic terroirs shaped by the Gironde. Wine expert Mark Phillips and travel expert Adrian Hall break down Bordeaux’s classifications, iconic châteaux, blending traditions, and evolving winemaking styles, offering essential context for anyone planning a wine tasting tour in France. With tasting notes, travel insights, and stories from the region’s most influential estates, this episode is a guide for wine lovers seeking to understand—and experience—the heart of Bordeaux. Discover French wine, cuisine, and culture during an exclusive Oenotated Travel private journey from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean—Luxury Wine Tour in Southern France: Wine Tasting from Bordeaux to Banyuls https://oenotatedtravel.com/tour/luxu... 00:00 Intro — Welcome to Oenotated Bordeaux 00:35 Why Bordeaux Matters Globally 02:15 Bordeaux’s Export Legacy & British Influence 03:25 Claret, Early Styles & Dutch Engineering of the Médoc 05:36 Tasting Begins — Left Bank Wines 05:51 Château Beychevelle (Saint‑Julien) — Futures Story 06:23 Château Smith Haut Lafitte (Pessac‑Léognan) — First Notes 07:23 Young Bordeaux & Modern Blending Techniques 08:08 Saint‑Julien Structure & Left Bank Cabernet Character 10:30 Food Pairings & Bordeaux’s Versatility 10:56 In Defense of Merlot — Right Bank Love 13:01 How Châteaux Adjust Blends to Vintage & Market Taste 13:03 Global Palates & Shifts Away from Heavy Oak 14:28 French Oak vs American Oak — Texture & Influence 15:19 Barrel Toasting, Cooperages & Smith Haut Lafitte’s Craft 17:13 Understanding Bordeaux’s Villages & Diversity 18:05 The 1855 Classification Explained 20:49 Saint‑Émilion Classifications & Politics 21:08 En Primeur — How Futures Still Work Today 21:58 First Growths & Left Bank Geography 23:01 Château Beychevelle’s “Lower the Sails” Origin Story 23:54 Decanting Bordeaux — Young vs Old 25:02 Closing Toast — Left Bank Favorites 26:12 Sauternes as a Subregion of Graves 26:43 Final Cheers — Santé!