Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Château des Laurets

Posted on 29/01/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Puissegin Saint Emilion Owners: Benjamin de Rothschild  and Ariane de Rothschild Hosted by an exceptional terroir, which gives to the Merlot all its strength with subtle simplicity. The year 2016 is a year of exception for all Bordeaux wines. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Stella's Wine Selection | Comments Off on Château des Laurets

The $7,700 Burger

Posted on 28/01/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Chef Huber Keller Is the first one to come up with an expensive burger. Ingredients: Foie Gras Black Truffles Japanese Wagyu Beef Cooked in plenty of butter D’Isigny imported from France you have it your super expensive burger. An optional … Continue reading →

Posted in Stella's Easy Recipes | Comments Off on The $7,700 Burger

St Estephe

Posted on 18/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Wine Selection | Comments Off on St Estephe

Duck

Posted on 18/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Easy Recipes | Comments Off on Duck

Médoc

Posted on 18/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Wine Selection | Comments Off on Médoc

Dipping_Sauces

Posted on 17/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Easy Recipes | Comments Off on Dipping_Sauces

Jurancon CUVEE DU BAPTEME

Posted on 15/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Wine Selection | Comments Off on Jurancon CUVEE DU BAPTEME

Mumm Red

Posted on 15/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Wine Selection | Comments Off on Mumm Red

CHATEAU LAFFITTE CARCASSET 2016

Posted on 15/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Stella's Wine Selection | Comments Off on CHATEAU LAFFITTE CARCASSET 2016

Montbazillac

Posted on 15/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

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 →

Posted in Blog | Comments Off on Montbazillac