Expectations were very low as we headed out to Bordeaux last week for the 2021 primeurs week. We returned with a positive feeling that the wines are better than expected. … Read More
Revisiting 2016 Bordeaux: a vintage of exceptional quality by William Gardner
– 2016 Bordeaux Vintage – Institute of Masters of Wine – 1st December 2021 – Every year, except last year, of course, the Institute of Masters of Wine organises a … Read More
Domaines Delon Including the Iconic Leoville Las Cases…
Antoine Guimbert, recently appointed Export Manager for Europe and the Americas, talked us through a flawless range of Bordeaux reds, with astounding alacrity on Wednesday 10th October. He held the … Read More
The French Connection….
A very enjoyable evening at the French Connection Bistro in Stourbridge, now under the management of the enterprising Ross McGilliot, gave us a chance to see how fine wines endure the extremes … Read More
Staying Ahead of 2018’s Wine Trends with Nickolls and Perks
Who could have predicted the inexorable rise of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or Argentinian Malbec? Have you ever wondered if you could anticipate the next big thing in wine? Well … Read More
20 Years of the Bonnie Family at Chateau Malartic-Lagravieres
A visit this morning to the 67 Pall Mall Club to celebrate with the Bonnie Family, who have been at the helm at Chateau Malartic-Lagravieres for 20 years this year, … Read More
2016 Bordeaux Vintage Assessment
2016 Bordeaux Vintage Assessment and Tasting Notes “A Humming Vintage” The mood in Bordeaux this week was nothing short of buzzing. The wines at many estates were shockingly good, and … Read More
2009 Vs. 2010 Bordeaux
By Will Gardener These are both gorgeous vintages that will be compared many times in the years ahead. Now 3 and 4 years, respectively, post bottling what would they reveal at … Read More
Top 10 Wines from Bordeaux 2015
Top 10 For Quality 1. Vieux Chateau Certan – Pomerol 80% Merlot 19% Cabernet Franc 1% Cabernet Sauvignon- 42 hl/ha Intense inky nose, meaty, this rolls on the tongue, very … Read More
Bordeaux 2015 Vintage Assessment
The day we flew back from Bordeaux a colleague said to me that he had felt a greater sense of satisfaction and optimism last year than this year. I had … Read More
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