By end of the war, Albert had 23 confirmed kills in combat, making him the second-highest-scoring French ace behind Pierre Closterman with 33 kills, according to acesofww2.com. ... Albert was awarded the highest decorations by the French and Soviet governments, including the Grand'Croix de la Légion d'Honneur (Journal Officiel de la République française dated April 14, 2010), Compagnon de la Libération, Croix de guerre 1939?1945 with 15 palms and 3 silver gilt stars, ...
Wine Advocate, Oct 2008, 94 ? 97 points: ?The superb 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois may turn out to be the finest example from this vineyard yet produced. Chapoutier's single vineyard Chateauneuf du Papes represent two .... This is one of the few estates where the 2006s are so great that they eclipse their brilliant 2005s, and come very close to what was accomplished in 2007. 2007 is another stunning success from brothers Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio.? ...
