A huge thank you to both customers and producers alike for what was a momentous turnout last night at our annual Burgundy Growers’ Tasting at the Glaziers’ Hall in London. The venue was at full capacity and the daytime journalist tasting was swiftly followed by the evening event, at which the wines from the 33 [...]
Tag Archives: 2010 en primeur
Bordeaux 2010: Châteaux Mouton-Rothschild and Margaux
Friday 1 July 2011 – 16:11
We are very excited to be able to offer two of the wines of the 2010 vintage online – 1st growths Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château Margaux. Demand is very high for those wines so time is of the essence! 2010 Château Mouton-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac £3,960.00 per case of 6 in bond This wine is arguably [...]
Bordeaux 2010: the finishing straight
Wednesday 29 June 2011 – 10:41
It has been a long and drawn out affair, but the Bordeaux 2010 season is now reaching its climax with the release this week of the First Growths and top wines from the Right Bank. The last couple of days have seen the release of some of the more sought-after and talked-about wines from the vintage, [...]
2010 Bordeaux – Today’s Releases
Wednesday 15 June 2011 – 14:13
It’s been a busy day in the office today, with a few of the most popular and sought-after wines being released, including Montrose, Lynch-Bages and Pichon Longueville (Baron). It was inevitable, after the slow start to the campaign, that we would see some days where it seems almost non-stop, but it certainly makes life [...]
2010 Bordeaux release: Jonathan Maltus’ single vineyard wines
Tuesday 14 June 2011 – 16:50
Recognised worldwide as one the top garagistes winemakers in St Emilion, Jonathan Maltus bought Château Teyssier in 1994 and put it on the wine map very quickly, mainly by investing in the winemaking technology he found in theNew World, building two brand new wineries. He continued buying neighbouring parcels of vines, producing single vineyard wines [...]
Bordeaux 2010 New Release: Grand Puy Lacoste
Tuesday 14 June 2011 – 9:45
Probably one of the most talked about properties this year, Grand Puy Lacoste has produced an extraordinary wine this year. Described as follows by Robert Parker, who gave it 93-96 points: “The greatest Grand Puy Lacoste since the 2005, 2000 and 1990, the fabulous 2010 reveals all the hallmarks of this estate. It boasts a [...]
Bordeaux 2010 New Releases: Gloria, Moulin St Georges & Smith Haut Lafitte
Tuesday 14 June 2011 – 9:05
A busy morning today and with the promise of more to come, as there are just a few days until Vinexpo starts in Bordeaux and another potential lull in proceedings. 2010 Château Gloria, St-Julien £312 per case of 12 bottles in bond Described by Robert Parker as “a full-bodied, big, thick, well-proportioned, super-endowed Gloria”, the 2010 [...]
Bordeaux 2010 New Releases: Dom. de Chevalier, Malescot and Fonbel
Friday 10 June 2011 – 9:00
Another busy morning, with a spate of releases first thing, including the tremendously reasonably priced Château Fonbel from the same stable as Château Ausone. Domaine de Chevalier has also released both its red and white wines, resisting the temptation to raise the price much from last year – making them both a very good prospect [...]
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