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Thursday, May 4, 2023

LeDomduVin: Souvenir from 2018





Souvenir from an opened wine tasting in Hong Kong on June 30th 2018. 5 years ago already. 
Time flies! 





I was helping our dear Bernard de Laage introduce Chateau Le Bon Pasteur to a friendly group of amateurs, connoisseurs, and people from the trade. 

It was fun. Great memories from that day. 
I miss you, Bernard. May you rest in peace.

I would love to be 45 years old again, like in this picture 😁👍🍷.... as in a few days, I will turn 50.

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom


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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LeDomduVin: Au revoir Bernard...




Au revoir Bernard 




Bernard (de Laage de Meux) was a friend, an adviser, a leader and a mentor for me. I first met him in 2002, when he was working at Chateau Palmer, and I was working as a Maître-D / Sommelier for a catering business doing occasional dinners and events at the Chateau. 

Then, our paths crossed again while I was working in New York (2002-2011). And finally, here in Hong Kong, our paths mingled even more, as I ended up working with him, at Goldin Wines, for 7 years (2014-2021). And, our friendship continued to this day, even after my departure from Goldin Wines, (back in July 2021).  

Basically, I knew him for 20 years, during which, he was, in turn, a client, a host, a guide, a salesman, a Chateau representative, a consultant and even my direct boss, but, most of all, he was a great man and someone I really enjoyed spending time and talking with.      

And, understandably, I was devastated when I heard the news, early this morning (June 9th), about his passing on June 7th. 







He was kind, discreet, generous, approachable, personable, courteous, educated, polite, and well-mannered. A charming man in many ways. 

He was passionate, knowledgeable, opinionated, open, optimistic and pragmatic, and was always with a smile. 

And most of all, he was a globetrotter and a people person, always sharing his passion, knowledge and experiences with others, always with a touch of humour. 







He loved life, wine, food and people. 

He also loved travelling and being part of the actions. He was reactive and proactive in everything, leading the way and always keeping himself busy with many things and projects simultaneously. 

He was a good man, dependable, authentic and charismatic. He will truly be missed, as he was really appreciated everywhere he went by most people he met. He was known at the 4 corners of the world. 

All my thoughts and condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues, loved ones, and everyone else who crossed his path while travelling, at a restaurant, during a tasting or a wine event, or even at work. 

May you rest in peace now, Bernard. Peace to your soul. You will be missed. 

Thank you for taking me under your wings all these years, and thank you for being a friend and a mentor. 

Dom 



Et, j'ai aussi ecris ce petit texte en Français. 




Il vient de partir...
De nous quitter...
Il regardait toujours vers l'avenir,
mais tout vient de s'arrêter.
Un père, un frère, un époux, 
un ami, un mentor, une inspiration, 
un homme généreux et doux,
réactif, énergique, positif 
et toujours dans l'action. 
Il aimait la vie, le vin et les gens, 
le bien manger et le bien boire, 
les rencontres et les voyages. 
Des décennies à vadrouiller, 
par monts et par vaux, 
aux quatre coins du monde, 
il connaissait du monde et 
était apprécié de tous 
pour ses qualités humaines 
et professionnelles. 
Condoléances à la famille et aux proches, 
ainsi qu'à celles et ceux qui l'ont croisé 
au détour d'un repas ou d'une dégustation.
Merci à lui de m'avoir 
pris sous son aile 
et guidé durant toutes ces années. 
Paix à son âme et 
qu'il repose en paix. 
Au revoir Bernard...

Dom







C'est un grand monsieur qui nous a quitté...

Mes anciens collègues et moi-même partageons la peine de son épouse et de ses enfants, ainsi que le reste de la famille et les proches, en ce moment de deuil.

Nous vous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances et nos sentiments les plus affectueux.









Nos pensées vous accompagneront ce Vendredi 10 et Samedi 11 Juin 2022. Il nous manque déjà.

Je continuerai de penser à lui et de parler de lui, car, le souvenir d'une personne disparue ne disparait vraiment que si l'on cesse de penser et de parler d'elle comme si elle était encore là.

Bernard vous resterez a jamais dans mon esprit et dans mon cœur. Reposez en paix et paix à votre âme.

Pour clôturer ce post en votre hommage, Bernard, je vais utiliser ces petites expressions qui vous tenaient à cœur, que vous aimiez dire, et que je vous ai entendu dire si souvent face à un problème ou une situation compliquée, et qui serviront sûrement à toutes celles et ceux qui sont dans la peine et vont avoir du mal à faire le deuil de votre départ si soudain et si inattendu, dans les prochaines semaines, mois, et années qui vont suivre:

"Force et courage! Force et confiance! Courage et confiance!" - Bernard de Laage de Meux 

Au revoir Bernard.... Je ne vous oublierai jamais. 
Et encore, merci pour tout, et merci pour vous. 

Dom




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Sunday, March 6, 2022

LeDomduVin: Château Le Bon Pasteur 2013 (special label edition)


Château Le Bon Pasteur 2013 (special label edition) by ©LeDomduVin 2022
Château Le Bon Pasteur 2013 (special label edition)
by ©LeDomduVin 2022



Château Le Bon Pasteur 2013
(special label edition) 



This is a rare edition label that was created to commemorate two historical facts of this particular vintage. A collector, I should say, as only a limited quantity of bottles, of the 2013 vintage, has been dressed with this particular label. 

First, the celebration of Akeed Mofeed, (the racehorse on the label), winning both the BMW Hong Kong and the Longines Hong Kong Cup, in 2013. 
It was a very exciting horse racing year for Mr. Pan Sutong, the owner, who just bought this horse the previous year. 

Second, 2013 was also the year when Mr. Pan Sutong bought Château Le Bon Pasteur, Michel Rolland's family estate in Pomerol. The original team was kept and Michel Rolland continues to this day, as the main consultant œnologue / winemaker, to keep a close eye on what was once his family's wine, and to contribute to the ever-growing quality and success of this estate's wines. 




Château Le Bon Pasteur 2013 (special label edition) by ©LeDomduVin 2022
Château Le Bon Pasteur 2013 (special label edition)
by ©LeDomduVin 2022




Kudos to #benoitprevot and @brice_sun_33 and @bdldmhk, and the rest of the team, for their incredible work and devotion to making what Château Le Bon Pasteur has become and is today. 

I had a bottle (that was given to me) and popped it last night, and to my surprise, (as 2013 was not a great vintage overall in Pomerol and Bordeaux in general), it was delightful. Very enjoyable with this pâté as a starter. 

Dark, inky color. Medium to full-bodied, offering plenty of dark fruit and earthy notes. Supple attack expanding generously in the balanced mid-palate until the end. Fairly long finish. This wine has a solid grip, intense mouthfeel with inky tones, and firm, yet integrated tannins. It is both structured and textured, ample, and fairly well balanced too. Time has had a beneficial impact on this wine, and, in my opinion, deserves more than the ratings tell. Loved it. 

The last few vintages of Château Le Bon Pasteur I have tested (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) were all stunning wines. Definitely, a Pomerol wine to keep an eye on. 

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom 










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