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Ch Mouton Rothschild 2016 | £2,592 per 6 IB | “magnificent” 98-100 points, Neal Martin

Ch Mouton Rothschild was released this morning at £2,592 per 6 In Bond. Managing Director Philippe Dhalluin was very pleased with the quality of the vintage across the Mouton Rothschild estates. He has described the wines as “very juicy, with...

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Ch Branaire Ducru 2016 | £465 per 12 IB | “Gorgeous” 92-95 points AG

The French elections are over, the “Fête de la Victoire” was celebrated yesterday and Ch Branaire Ducru, St Julien’s star performing Fourth Growth estate, is straight out of the blocks this morning with their 2016 release at £465.

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2016 Bordeaux En Primeur | First thoughts from David Roberts MW

Thibault Pontallier’s words, “An open vintage, not a shy one”, beautifully sum up the style of the wonderful wines from the hugely exciting 2016 vintage. This is a year where the wines are full of life and vibrancy. The fruit...

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Bordeaux 2016 | next stop UGC…

Spring has arrived and one of the most exciting times of the buying and tasting year is upon us: the great Bordeaux Primeur tastings the first week in April.

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Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits St Georges 1er Crus

It is strange that the Côte de Nuit’s most recognised town, Nuits St Georges, does not possess a Grand Cru vineyard. Nuits St Georges is Burgundy’s equivalent to St Julien in Bordeaux, with an abundance of 1er Cru vineyards, some...

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