4/24 I went to Kotobuki Studio, publishes wine magazine "Real Wine Guide", to have a intervew talk for its next number. The speaker are Mr. Tokumaru, chief editor of the magazine, Mr.Matsu, managing director of wine shop Takamura, Mr.SHIHAN, mysterious wine writer on internet, and I. We talked about recent wines a lot.

After I came home, 1st Chateau La Grande Merairie Blanc 2003 Coming on Jun Probably 1000 yen The Chateau is owned by Mr.Jean-Luc Buffeteau, is famous wine consultant. The winery is located in next Chateau Fongrave, our best sellers Bordeaux owned by Francois, friend of mine. Mr.Buffeteau is also a consultant for wine making of Chateau Fongrave. This was made by grapes from Entre-Deux-Mers, Sauvignon Blanc 40%, Semillon 30%, Muscadel 30%. I am sure this is a outstanding white wine in the class of 1000 yen. 2nd Chateau La Grande Merairie†Rouge 2002 Coming on Jun Probably 1000 yen The red is also outstanding wine in the class of 1000 yen. I think the wine let us know again the great potential of Bordeaux wine in the class of 1000yen. Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 50%. Mild, lovely and Charming. Also powerful, rich and full-bodied. This is the Bordeaux Style !