The various UK Merchants’ Burgundy Tastings across London last week have done much to bolster the notion that 2010 is another milestone in artisan wine production from the region. Allen Meadows’ Burghound has been as bold to suggest that “the wines are superior to their 2009 counterparts, particularly surprising given the challenging weather conditions [...]
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Burgundy 2010: Overview and Tasting
Tuesday 29 November 2011 – 15:25
With the flurry of activity that there has been recently, our trip to Burgundy seems somewhat distant, but fortunately the wines are so memorable that we have no problems recalling those that we tasted. It is always difficult after one good vintage to find oneself singing the praises of the next and yet it is [...]
Alsace 2009 – Albert Boxler
Wednesday 9 November 2011 – 16:13
As we release the 2009 wines from Albert Boxler, our Buying Assistant and envoy to the region back in July, Edwina, shares her thoughts on this sometimes under-valued corner of the wine world and on this brilliant producer, an old favourite of Lay and Wheeler’s. For specific details on the range of wines offered, click here. [...]
2009 Bordeaux UGC tasting
Tuesday 25 October 2011 – 15:17
The stunning décor of the Paul Hamlyn Hall at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden was the setting for one of our most exciting days in recent weeks, an opportunity for the UK Wine Trade to check up on the superlative 2009 Bordeaux, courtesy of the Union des Grands Crus Classés. Nearly a year [...]
Summer Drinking Wines
Friday 15 July 2011 – 15:57
You may call us optimistic. You may call us unrealistic. The truth is that we are simply not ready to accept that the summer may be over yet, and in our current spirit of candid hope, we thought it would be good to offer you a selection of fabulous Sancerres and fruity rosés to finish barbecue [...]
2009 White Rhônes
Monday 11 July 2011 – 16:45
Although sales of 2010 Bordeaux are still frothing, we thought the relatively quiet time between now and the printed offer arriving on your doorstep would be a good time to have a look at a much underrated category: White Rhônes. We have a few 2009′s in stock at the moment, and they neatly form 2 distinct [...]
Wine of the Day – 2008 Mâcon-Uchizy Les Maranches, Héritiers du Comte Lafon
Tuesday 14 June 2011 – 9:02
Today’s wine of the day is from one of the most famous names in Burgundy, Comte Lafon, who have brought their vineyard management and winemaking know-how and talent to the Maconnais, producing excellent wines that punch far above their weight. With a warmer and drier climate than the Côte d’Or, the Maconnais has a number [...]
Wine of the Day – 2007 Bernard Burgaud Côte-Rôtie
Monday 13 June 2011 – 10:35
2007 Côte-Rôtie, Bernard Burgaud £260.00 per case of 12 in-bond (discounted from £279.00) The direct translation of Côte-Rôtie, “Roasted slope”, gives a very accurate idea of what the growing conditions are in this village. It benefits from a subsoil of granite, which perfectly suits the main grape variety, Syrah, Producers are allowed (but not obliged) [...]
Majestic Wine PLC – Preliminary results
Monday 13 June 2011 – 7:46
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Majestic Wine Warehouses we are part of Majestic Wine PLC, which this morning published preliminary results for the year to the end of March 2011. It’s now just over two years since Lay & Wheeler became part of Majestic, and a pretty exciting two years at that. Fine wine [...]
Wine of the day and Bordeaux 2010 release: Cantenac-Brown and Le Gay
Thursday 9 June 2011 – 13:09
Today’s wine of the day is a beautifully mature and silky Rioja – Reserva Riojas have to be aged for a legal minimum of 3 years, including at least 1 year in barrel (generally American oak), which produces the soft, smooth, vanilla-scented style that has made Rioja so popular. 2004 Campillo Reserva, Rioja £85.00 per [...]
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