Over the hill and down the road...

Over the hill and down the road...

Just over the road from Clos Haut-Peyraguey is the legendary Château d'Yquem - not open to mere mortals such as we.

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Paying homage at Château d'Yquem

Paying homage at Château d'Yquem

Our last stop in the Bordeaux region, before heading back to the city and home the following day. A fitting end!

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Semillon grapes on the vine, Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Semillon grapes on the vine, Clos Haut-Peyraguey

These grapes exhibit the "noble rot", which produces the nectar that is Sauternes (the...

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The best for last: Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

The best for last: Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Our final visit of the day was to a tiny producer of heavenly Sauternes - a very sweet, honeyed white...

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In the vineyard, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

In the vineyard, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

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Drunken fruit flies, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Drunken fruit flies, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

The intense, perfumed sweetness of Sauternes wine is intoxicating.

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In the barrel room, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

In the barrel room, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

The first wine produced here is aged in oak for 22 months, and is a blend of 95% semillon, 5% sauvignon blanc.

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Tasting at Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Tasting at Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Truly, this was a heavenly end to our day of wine touring. Our guide saved the best for last.

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Pouring the good stuff, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Pouring the good stuff, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

We tasted both the first and second wines produced at Haut Peyragey. Our friendly host (pictured...

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Mmm...nectar of the gods!

Mmm...nectar of the gods!

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Tasting at Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Tasting at Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Though Clos Haut-Peyraguey produces the highest-quality Sauternes, it has a production of just 30,000...

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Meeting our guide, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Meeting our guide, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Our guide (at left) works full-time with the family who own the estate, and was incredibly knowledgable.

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Gates of Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey, Sauternes

Gates of Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey, Sauternes

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Ouvert!

Ouvert!

At Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey.

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Terrine de foie gras...

Terrine de foie gras...

I'm not a huge fan of the foie gras (I like it, but it often doesn't like me). But this terrine,...

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Ma Taylor slurps an oyster, Restaurant le Pistou

Ma Taylor slurps an oyster, Restaurant le Pistou

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Lunch at Restaurant le Pistou, Martillac

Lunch at Restaurant le Pistou, Martillac

Our last lunch in France, and it was a fantastic one. Three courses for a mere 14 euro, and splendid...

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Time for Lunch! Restaurant Le Pistou, Martillac

Time for Lunch! Restaurant Le Pistou, Martillac

After our visit at La Louvière, we had a wonderful lunch at this restaurant in the village of Martillac. www.restaurantlepistou.com/

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