Wine 101: Haut Brion Part II: Wine, War, and Religion

This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Springtime moments deserve to be more than ordinary, from those first few patio dinners to picnics in the park. Paired with Meiomi’s signature velvety texture and layers of dark berry, mocha, and toasted oak — it’s the perfect finish to your spring table. Visit Meiomi.com to find a bottle near you today. In 1549, Jean de Pontac set out to build what would become the first chateau in Bordeaux — Château Haut-Brion. In this sense, “chateau” doesn’t refer to the castles owned by French aristocrats. The article Wine 101: Haut Brion Part II: Wine, War, and Religion appeared first on VinePair.