Hanging with the Beaujolais Cru
Whisper it gently but Beaujolais, yes, quite unassuming Beaujolais, is now very near the top of any discerning sommelier’s ‘to buy’ list.
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Millennials Pave the Way for a Beaujolais Revival
With Beaujolais Nouveau Day being celebrated across France, we’re predicting a revival of Beaujolais wine among 25-34 year olds in the UK.
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Friday Quiz: Beaujolais
Beaujolais has had a bit of a bad rep in the past – better known for the passé style of Beaujolais Nouveau. But it’s not all bubblegum and fad. You may have knocked it, but do you know what gives Beaujolais those distinctive flavours, or where the top vineyard sites are?
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Harvest 2017: France
The April frosts that swept across Europe this year left damaged vines in most of France’s growing regions. This concerning start to the year was followed by a summer heatwave and drought – meaning harvest was brought forward for many producers. Read More
Els Pyreneus Rivesaltes Ambre NV (Cotes du Roussillon, France)
A blend of Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris from winemaking legend, Jean Marc Lafage.
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Alain Jaume Clos de Sixte Lirac (Rhone, France)
A Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre blend from one of the southern Rhone’s rising star estates.
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Bordeaux 2012: Superstar Chateaux of the Left Bank
Latour, Margaux, Lafite, Lynch Bages. Superstars of the left-bank first growths from the 2012 vintage.
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Bordeaux 2012: Top Picks from the Medoc
Our thoughts on some of the stand-out wines from 2012 in the Medoc.
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Bordeaux 2012: Talking with Thomas Duroux at Chateau Palmer
We ask Duroux about lower yields and talk about his approach to organic viticulture.
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Chateau l’Hospitalet Vivid Profile
Read all about the sustainable winemaking practices at the carbon neutral Chateau l'Hospitalet.
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Bordeaux 2010: Millionaire’s Morning
During the Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur campaign, we tasted through a selection of Medoc first growths.
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Bordeaux 2011? Well, Let’s See…
Our thoughts on what to expect from the wines of the Bordeaux 2011 vintage.
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Bordeaux 2011: The Games People Play
Our thoughts on the 2011 vintage following much tasting during the En Primeur campaign.
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Bordeaux 2011: Why it's an Excellent Vintage for Sauternes
A look at the fantastic Sauternes and Barsac wines from the 2011 Bordeaux vintage.
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Grower Champagne: Albert Beerens
Proving that bigger isn’t always better is Albert Beerens, a fantastic producer from the Cotes des Bars.
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Burgundy 2011 – First Impressions of the Vintage
This is the third year now where the volumes are low and the quality is high.
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