Skip to content

News » Bordeaux

Archive

2009: Another 2005?

Vignerons across much of France are declaring that 2009 looks to be an incredible vintage as long as the good weather continues. Here is what Bordeaux and Burgundy

Read More +

Lucky Lafite?

It is not long until I get married. The bill for the honeymoon is imminent and about to make a large crater on my hallway floor. It is no secret that Beth and I are

Read More +

Plus ca change…

Anthony Barton recently sent me the following: The 2008 “en primeur” campaign is now drawing to a close and I thought it might be of interest to quote an extract from a circular I wrote to our U.K. customers.

Read More +

Top 10 Bordeaux 2008 under £200

Often the proof of the quality of a vintage is not just in the big names at high prices. We have felt right from the first tastings that (as in 2005) there are some exceptional, inexpensive wines to be found...

Read More +

Montrose, Troplong Mondot, St. Pierre, Rauzan Segla and Canon

As the campaign nears the end, several big names made an appearance over the last few days. Montrose, the latest of the Super Seconds, leapt onto the market

Read More +