Sancerre threatens AOC departure
Producers in Sancerre are apparently threatening to leave the AOC system following the governing body’s decision to close the local office.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 No Comments »France
Domaine Faiveley buys Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot
Key Burgundy estate Domaine Faiveley has acquired Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot in Gevrey-Chambertin.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 No Comments »DRC counterfeiters apprehended
An Italian father and son have been arrested on suspicion of counterfeiting €2 million worth of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 No Comments »French fine winemakers take root in China
Some of France’s elite winemakers are planting vines in China, looking to produce the “perfect grape” in the country.
Monday, October 21st, 2013 No Comments »Staggered harvest in the Rhône
The late spring that has so affected France’s vineyards this year has meant harvesting has finished in the southern Rhône before it has even begun in parts of the north.
Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 No Comments »French government spends €50k on cellar
The French government has spent €50,000 on regional French wines to restock the cellar of the Elysée Palace after a sell-off earlier this year.
Tuesday, October 15th, 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 »Value to be had from Haut-Brion?
Wines from Haut-Brion since 2008 offer some of the best value of all the first growths when prices and scores are taken into consideration.
Monday, October 14th, 2013 No Comments »André Lurton hires Michel Rolland
Vignobles André Lurton has announced it has secured renowned winemaking consultant, Michel Rolland to work on improving the domaine’s wines.
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 No Comments »2013 catches out uninsured growers
Maison Louis Jadot President Pierre-Henri Gagey has outlined the extent of July’s hail damage in the Côte de Beaune, which has affected a third of his Burgundy vineyards.
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