Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste has released this morning. In the 2018 vintage it came as no surprise that this estate excelled. 'GPL' has a deserved reputation for refinement and the 2018 showcased the best attributes of the vintage without any of the excesses; it is a strong recommendation from us this vintage.
My note below, as w...
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Today, you could be forgiven for thinking that any Chablis vintage is a story of a vigneron fighting to protect his or her vineyard against frost. With warmer starts to the year, and vines bursting into action that bit earlier, the risks have increased, and late spring frosts can wreak havoc. In 2017, it was not just the low-lying vineyards of C...
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We may well be in for a flurry of releases as certain Bordeaux Châteaux may look to release in advance of Vinexpo, the large wine fair which starts in Bordeaux next week, so watch this space.
We are pleased to say that Château Beychevelle released yesterday…yes there are always a few that elect to release on...
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This morning we have seen the release of Château Quinault l’Enclos 2018. This is a property that was acquired by Château Cheval Blanc ten years ago and we have watched with interest as the new team have brought their experience and focus to bear.
When we tasted with Pierre-Olivier Clouet, Technical Dire...
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Well, here is the first release from the 2018 Bordeaux en Primeur campaign that we have elected to endorse. Last year I termed Château La Clotte as an ‘under the radar’ property – that may well be gradually changing as the efforts of the new owners start to show, but I am pleased to say that the price has remained identic...
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The Italian red grape variety, Barbera, is often cited as the most planted grape variety in Italy as it extends well beyond its ‘homeland’ of Piemonte and is even planted as far south as Sicily! Unlike Nebbiolo, which is a remarkably demanding variety in terms of aspect and altitude, Barbera is comparatively easy to grow hence its wi...
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