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Arnie’s European Odyssey Day Three, The Right Bank and Graves

Bordeaux Day Three, March 29th from dawn until noon With our tight schedule, we were limited two just five châteaux on the Right Bank; two in Pomerol, three in neighboring Saint-Emilion which is one of France’s most beautiful wine towns. … Continue reading

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Arnie’s European Odyssey Day Two, Château Palmer and Beyond

Bordeaux Day Two, March 28th   After lunch at Angludet, we motored over to Chateau Palmer, which is jointly owned by the Sichel and Mähler-Besse families. Palmer is a beautiful château. Although classified as a third growth of Margaux, Palmer … Continue reading

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Arnie’s European Odyssey Day Two, mornin’ to lunch

We awoke early, ready to roll at 7:00 a.m. This was to be one of our toughest appointment-packed days – over 14 Chateaux to visit by 6:15 p.m. That meant, with a nearly two-hour lunch (sorry, it’s the habit of … Continue reading

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