Bordeaux Wine Videos

Mouton Taste – How does Mouton-Rothschild achieve the perfect blend? And how is the top wine different from Le Petit Mouton? Join technical director Phillipe Dhalluin in the Chateaux tasting room where he compares barrel samples of each wine. Click here to view the video . . .

Bordeaux's Key to Greatness – What are the keys to great Bordeaux wines? Learn the answers as you meet some of the region's top wine people, including Corinne Mentzelopoulos, Christian Moueix and Bruno Borie. Click here to view the video . . .

Mouton's Baroness – Meet Philippine de Rothschild, and you'll understand why Chateau Mouton-Rothschild produces one of the most collectible and recognizable wines in the world. The Baroness and her wines are iconic and exceptional. Click here to view the video . . .

Mouton's Vineyard – Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is one of the top wineries in Bordeaux. What factors set Moutons vineyards apart from its neighbours? To find out, join Philippe Dhalluin, Mouton's technical director. Click here to view the video . . .

Lafite Falling in Love – Chateau Lafite Rothschild makes some of the best wine in Bordeaux. No less impressive is the chateau's charming owner, Baron Eric de Rothschild, who sounds a bit like Cupid as he describes his wine. Click here to view the video . . .

Top Bordeaux – Why are Bordeaux's top wines called First Growths? And what makes them unique? Learn about this elite group as you meet some of the impressive people behind these blue-chip chateaus. Click here to view the video . . .

Mentzelopoulos: Tradition and Innovation – Corinne Mentzelopoulos reflects on the roles of tradition and innovation at her winery Chateau Margaux. Click here to view the video . . .

Lynch-Bages' Cazes – Come visit Chateau Lynch-Bages with Jean-Michel Cazes, the heart of this esteemed Bordeaux chateau. You might also glimpse why he's a recipient of Wine Spectators Distinguished Service Award. Click here to view the video . . .

Leoville Barton – Take a tour of the illustrious Bordeaux chateau with none other than Anthony Barton. The owner is as charming as his St-Julien wines, which are perfumed and powerful - as well as great values. Click here to view the video . . .

Barton-Sartorius: Finding Finesse at Leoville... – Lilian Barton-Sartorius discusses her goals for the wines at Chateau Leoville Barton. Click here to view the video . . .

Moueix on Trotanoy '05: Pure Fruit – Christian Moueix, who makes Petrus, one of the world's most expensive and sought-after wines, describes a barrel sample of his Chateau Trotanoy and the 2005 vintage. Click here to view the video . . .

Von Neipperg: Bringing Back Canon-La Gaffe. . . – It's not just Count Stephan Von Neipperg's charm that makes Chateau Canon-La Gaffeliere appealing; his energetic management has taken the wines to higher levels of quality. Click here to view the video . . .

Ducru-Beaucailllou's Winemaker-Philosopher – What's it like to grow up and live in one of Bordeaux top Chateaux. Meet Bruno Borie, the introspective and charming owner of Ducru. Click here to view the video . . .

Borie on Working with Terroir at Ducru. . . – Bruno Borie describes the terroir at Chateau Ducru-Beaucailou and how it influences his wines. Click here to view the video . . .

Engerer on Latour '05: Great Vintage, great... – But what made this dream vintage frustrating? Frederic Engerer, the president of Chateau latour, talks with Dana Nigro. Click here to view the video . . .

Kolasa on Rauzan-Segla & Canon '05 Harm... – Join John Kolasa as he compares his estates and discusses the 2005 vintage. Click here to view the video . . .

Seely on Suduiraut '05: Sweet Success – Learn about Sauternes in this highly praised and priced vinatge. Christian Seely is the MD of two Bordeaux Chateaux, Pichon-Baron and Suduiraut. Click here to view the video . . .

Lurton: A Man of Many Chateaux – Pierre Lurton - Modern multi-tasker and upholder of tradition runs two of Bordeaux's top Chateaux, Cheval Blanc and d'Yquem, as well as his own Chateau Marjosse. The winemaker and the wines are so different! How does he find the balance to do it all? Click here to view the video . . .

Prince Robert on Haut Brion as Ambassador – Prince Robert de Luxemberg, president of the Chateau talks about the 2005 vintage and about Haut Brion's role in Bordeaux. Click here to view the video . . .

Bdx '05/1: Season – Why did the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux yield such amazingly concentrated and complex wines? Find out in a interview with Alexandre Thienpont of VCC. Click here to view the video . . .

Bdx '05/2: Winemaker – Of course the vineyard is key to wine quality and character, but what is the role of the winemaker and the winery? Click here to view the video . . .

Bdx '05/03: Character – What is the typical 2005 Bordeaux character? And when will the wines be drinkable? Click here to view the video . . .

Bdx '05/4: Classic – Is Bordeaux's 2005 vintage a true classic? Two top winemakers, John Kolasa of Rauzan-Segla and Paul Pontallier of Margaux, provide their own personal answers. Click here to view the video . . .

Suckling Samples 2005: Let the Tasting Begin – James Suckling describes the quality parameters he looks for as he kicks off his extensive tasting of Bordeaux '05 vinatges during the en-primeur period. Click here to view the video . . .

Suckling Samples: 2005: Right Bank – Head over to the Right Bank to preview vinatge character in the famous appellations of St-Emilion and Pomerol. Click here to view the video . . .

Suckling Samples: 2005: Left Bank – Join James Suckling as he assesses wine quality on the Left Bank. Click here to view the video . . .

Suckling Samples: 2005: Sauternes – Sip a noteworthy Sauternes barrel sample and learn about Bordeaux's luscious sweet wines. Click here to view the video . . .

Bordeaux 2006: First Look – For the first time, a group of Bordeaux's Right Bank producers premiered a new vintage by bringing barrel samples to New York. Get a first Peak at 2006 with Wine Spectators Eric Arnold as he interviews winemakers and buyers at the tasting. Click here to view the video . . .

Bordeaux Label Lingo – If you know what's on the label, you'll have a better idea of what's in the bottle. Join Wine Spectator tasting coordinator Alison Napjus to Learn more about red Bordeaux labels. Click here to view the video . . .

Bordeaux 2007 First Report – Bordeaux 07’s are a mixed bag, but you can find some outstanding wines if you know where to look. Join James Suckling as he reviews the vintage and points out the top performers. Click here to view the video . . .