2005 Bel Air-Marquis d'Aligre Margaux Dessert and the rest is planted

and the rest is planted half to Serine (the oldest vines) and half to Syrah

the best options from Germany are Rheinhessen's Seehof and Nahe's Schäfer-Fröhlich—both rosé of Pinot Noir

at the western edge of the Marne Valley

Blend of lambics aged on average 16 to 18 months and of Merlot grapes

2005 Bel Air-Marquis d'Aligre Margaux Dessert and the rest is plantedI was introduced to Marquis d'Aligre's Margaux by one of the best vignerons in the Cte de Nuits. Finding authentic Bordeaux is the tallest of tasks, but my man was rightthis is the kind of Bordeaux I want to drink every week. Like most throwback wines of the region, it really opens up with air. I recommend keeping the bottle upright for several weeks to allow the sediment to rest at the bottom. The resulting transparency in glass is nothing short of