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En primeur season is upon us, what does it mean and is it for us ordinary Joes?
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Details of an upcoming Bordeaux dinner on 21st October.
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A few weeks ago I serendipitously sailed past Searson’s in Monkstown, albeit strolling not boating. As luck would have it Håkan Eriksson, formerly of enowine, had started that day as shop manager so gave me the tour and I settled on a half bottle of Château Beaumont 1998 for about €8.
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Last time out I commented on my love/hate relationship with Bordeaux. Whether it’s classically styled austere Médocs or the more generous, plummy and plumpy right bankers, I’m now on a mission to discover those affordable hidden gems which Bordeaux can still offer.
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I’ve gone on record a number of times, expressing my disgust with Bordeaux. Not so much the wines, because they’re great but with the reverence, the prices and all the silliness that goes with the whole en primeur campaign. Here’s a book that could bring me back.
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You don’t have to go to Bordeaux to drink Bordeaux, there are plenty of brilliant Bordeaux blends from the new world. Here are three good examples.
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My wine of the week is the Château de la Ligne Cuvée Prestige 2005, a classic traditional Bordeaux from an Irish owned château. Perfect to start your cellar with.
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Introjuicing Gary Gubbins from Red Nose Wine. Inside, how he got started, speculation and investment in Bordeaux and thoughts on the Irish wine industry.
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Three from the enomatic wine system in O’Brien’s in Sandyford’s Beacon Quarter.
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