Episode 229: Unclassified by Choice
In 2022 one of the world’s most famous wines decided to leave their iconic classification throwing the Bordeaux region into a state not seen in generations. On today’s podcast we speak to Yves de Launay of the iconic Right Bank Bordeaux “Châteaux Angelus” about why they made that decision and what the effects have been since. We also open a 2016 vintage and discuss the family’s move to the future on their own. Don’t forget to get Ghosts of Napa Valley tickets if you are in LA at sommfilms.com and for SOMM TV subscribers the film will begin streaming on sommtv.com October 11th.