The mood this week in Bordeaux was one of cautious optimism, with the quality of many wines clearly very high. More importantly, however was the cacophony regarding prices and the … Read More
Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Beze, Grand Cru 2017 – By Isobel Salter
This cuvee is a powerful, pleasing vintage from Chambertin-Clos de Beze within the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin. It is a complex wine with deep colour and great length on the … Read More
Malbec World Day 2024 – By Isobel Salter
April 17th 2024 celebrates ‘Malbec World Day’, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to highlight the success of their wine industry. The name ‘Malbec World Day’ translates … Read More
Cathiard Vosne Romanee Premier Cru Reignots 2002 – By Isobel Salter
The 2002 Vintage of Sylvain Cathiard’s Vosne Romanee Premier Cru Reignots is rare and exceptional. This pure and precise expression of Pinot Noir is seriously good. THE DOMAINE Sylvain Cathiard … Read More
Full Vintage Report: Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur – A Vintage Fit for a King – by Callum & Will Gardener
2022 Bordeaux Vintage Report The initial noises coming out of Bordeaux (not for the first time) suggested we were in for a real treat this year with trade, press and … Read More
Finest Bubble Krug Tasting 20th November 2019 with Essi Avellan
We were fortunate to taste a range of Champagne Krug vintages at 67 Pall Mall on Wednesday evening, expertly organised by Nick Baker of the Finest Bubble, and in … 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
Bargains from the Nickolls & Perks February Sale
After Christmas, winter is just awful. Dark, cold, and out of pocket, many of us were paid before Christmas and took a real hit buying presents. So how to lubricate … Read More
Red Wines for the Christmas table
Choosing a wine to pair with a crowded meal can be very complicated and, for some, anxiety-inducing. Pile on the added pressure applied to the annual Christmas dinner and it’s … Read More