Krug and Rousseau best November performers
Krug 1996 and Armand Rousseau’s 2009 Chambertin Clos de Bèze topped the Liv-ex charts in November as the Fine Wine 100 dropped over 2%.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 No Comments »France
New World wine gains recognition in China
A new wine consumption trend is taking place in China with New World countries becoming increasing popular in the country.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 No Comments »Champagne duo show off progress
Champagne houses Pol Roger and Charles Heidsieck highlighted a series of important vinification changes as they held an historic tasting in tandem with the Institute of Masters of Wine.
Friday, November 29th, 2013 No Comments »The bells, the bells!
A sneak preview of the renovations at St Emilion’s Château Angélus.
Thursday, November 28th, 2013 No Comments »Champagne deals push prices below cost
Such is the depth of discounting on Champagne in the run up to Christmas, Nicolas Feuillatte’s Julie Campos believes certain producers must be selling below cost.
Thursday, November 28th, 2013 3 Comments »Rhône reaps benefits of Med climate
With the harvest complete in the Rhône Valley, Inter-Rhône has declared that 2013 was, “quite simply, a really good year”, with yields and alcohol levels down.
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 No Comments »School of Wine & Spirits Business launched
The first international institution fully dedicated to education and research in wine and spirits management has just been launched in Burgundy.
Monday, November 25th, 2013 No Comments »Investments help LGCF through difficult harvest
Les Grands Chais de France’s Bordeaux “negociant” arm – Crus et Domaines de France – has found its investments in property and consultancy has helped it through a “difficult 2013 harvest”.
Friday, November 22nd, 2013 No Comments »Moutai to buy £7.3m of Paris real estate
Kweichow Moutai, China’s biggest high-end baijiu producer by market value, has announced it will invest €8.79 million (£7.3 million) in Paris to help further its business in Europe.
Thursday, November 21st, 2013 No Comments »Bordeaux in pictures
Stunning sculpture, creative food pairings, hot tubs and a cat taking liberties: the drinks business brings you highlights from a trip to Bordeaux last week.
Thursday, November 21st, 2013 No Comments »
