Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

St Estephe

Chateau Phelan Segur Saint Esthèphe 2017 $65 Expensive, but a collector piece On the normal side, Phelan Segur is a bit rustic and rather good without being great. The year 2017 has been exciting.  Lots of dark rich fruits, blackcurrants, … Continue reading

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Duck

A whole roast duck makes a great centerpiece for a Christmas dinner. With its rich, complex, gamey flavor, it is much more flavourful than other poultry and can stand up to strong, robust flavor pairings which is why it is … Continue reading

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Médoc

Médoc, wine-producing district, southwestern France, on the left bank of the Gironde River estuary, northwest of Bordeaux. Vines were already being cultivated on the land around Saint-Estèphe in Roman times. In the Middle Ages, the wine business expanded, thanks to … Continue reading

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Dipping_Sauces

Dipping Sauces for Prawns Mayonnaise Ingredients 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 125 g Farm Butter 3 dz prawns Steps 1 Combine yolks and vinegar in a food processor, pulse to combine 2 Melt butter in a saucepan. With … Continue reading

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Jurancon CUVEE DU BAPTEME

Vin Blanc Moelleux Sud Ouest 6,90€ Jurançon is a wine region in South West France in the foothills of the Pyrenees, around the commune of Jurançon. It produces a dry white wine and a more sought-after sweet white wine. The … Continue reading

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Mumm Red

26,90 € This Champagne is a favorite, it sparkles well. Everybody loves a well-chilled bottle of Mumm! Type of champagne Brut Varietal 45% Pinot noir,  30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot meunier Serve at 8°C  to drink in the next 2 years … Continue reading

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CHATEAU LAFFITTE CARCASSET 2016

19,95 € Varietal 47% Cabernet-sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Cabernet-franc, 6% pressed wine   Serving temperature 16-18°C To drink from 2020 till 2028 Tastes A complex red, tannic et racy woody flavor Look Intense deep red. Nose enticing and rich in black … Continue reading

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Montbazillac

Thanks to this microscopic mushroom the Botrytis cinerea, will transform the grapes in magnific liquorous sugars. Monbazillac since the 17th century with its passionate and stubborn winemakers. Kept its liquorous and sweet notes of candied fruits added with exotic spices … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Prep 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 min Market for 6 guests  2 tbsp olive oil 6 medium Pumpkins  Potatoes : 8  Chicken broth : 1 &1/2 quart Crème fraîche : 1/4 lb Half & half 3 soup spoons 2 onions … Continue reading

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Cognac

Cognac is not Brandy by 6 lengths Both are made from grapes, and actually from white wine. Cognac must be made in the Cognac Region of France. Cognac is used in many classic cocktails and is one of the oldest … Continue reading

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