Columns — Bordeaux

A modern sommelier's take on the shifting hierarchy of the fine wine world. Discover why Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon, exemplified by producers like Realm Cellars, has arguably surpassed its traditional Bordeaux benchmark, combining French expertise with American perfectionism.

Discover the magic of aged wine through a sommelier's notes on a legendary 1957 Château Pavie. Learn how a perfectly preserved old Bordeaux acts as a time capsule, revealing the nature of wine evolution and achieving a timeless, immortal quality that rivals the finest Burgundy.

Petrus – the name itself determines the greatness of this wine. The name of the founder of the Holy See in the Vatican has largely become decisive in the history of this wine. Let’s look at this great estate closer and examine some notable facts about it.