05 Haut-Brion slips below £5,000
The 2005 vintage of Haut-Brion has dipped below £5,000 a case on Liv-ex, further strengthening the index’s claim it offers the best value of the first growths.
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 No Comments »Bordeaux
Hit the road, Jack!
Wine doesn’t sell itself – especially Bordeaux right now – so it’s time to see some customers.
Monday, October 28th, 2013 No Comments »09 Lafite trails Latour
The 2009 vintages of Lafite and Latour find themselves in very different places four years after their release, with a 30% gap in pricing now separating the two.
Friday, October 25th, 2013 No Comments »Case of 1961 makes £100k at auction
A case of 1961 Château Latour à Pomerol from the cellars of its one-time owner, Madame Lacoste-Loubat, was sold for over £100,000 at auction this week.
Friday, October 25th, 2013 1 Comment »New Bordeaux wine bar opens in Shanghai
The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) has opened its second “100% Bordeaux” wine bar in the Luwan district of Shanghai.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 No Comments »Australian wines top Bonhams line-up
Some of Australia’s leading properties will top the bill at Bonhams’ fine wine sale in London later this week.
Monday, October 21st, 2013 No Comments »Top 10 wines in the US press
Will Lyons and Dave McIntyre recommend “warming” wines for autumn, while Michael Dresser picks out “one of the most food-friendly wines on the planet”.
Thursday, October 17th, 2013 No Comments »19th century Port collection at Christie’s sale
Christie’s next Geneva sale will feature a collection of 19th century Port and Madeira as well as an extremely rare decanter of Royal Salute whisky and 1929 Haut-Brion.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 No Comments »Might as well be selling washing machines
Selling Bordeaux is not so much about the wine any more, it’s about the price, the promotion, and the next deal.
Monday, October 14th, 2013 No Comments »Bordeaux 2013: a Cabernet vintage
Vintage conditions in Bordeaux this year have favoured white wines and the Cabernet grape.
Monday, October 14th, 2013 No Comments »
