In 1995, after graduating with an MBA in finance at the age of 24, I arrived that September at Bordeaux's Château Giscours for a two-month “harvest experience.” My brief visit turned out to be longer ...
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...