Everyone loves corks. Despite the evolution of screw caps, we all appreciate the magic in pulling the cork (or having a waiter do the job!) from a fine bottle of wine.
No surprises then that Bordeaux show no signs of following such regions as New Zealand and Australia. Nevertheless, the fact remains that a cork's integrity can only be guaranteed for 30 to 50 years, so for top crus like Second Growth Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, recorking old vintages is very important.
But how does it actually work? Here, together with Ducru's owner, Bruno Borie, we give you something like a Discovery Channel documentary on the process. You'll find out just how their machine allows the cork to be replaced without oxygen or anything else damaging the wine. Enjoy.
27 авг 2024
