Petits châteaux big winners of 2011 vintage
The high performing petits châteaux in Bordeaux could be the biggest winners of the 2011 en primeurs campaign, according to a leading Bordeaux négociant.
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 No Comments »France
Seely seeking Burgundy property
Christian Seely, managing director of Domaine de l’Arlot owners AXA Millésimes, has revealed he is actively looking for a second Burgundy property.
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 1 Comment »Moueix: I’ll slash my top wines by 50%
Christian Moueix has revealed he is willing to slash the price of his top Bordeaux 2011 wines, which include La Fleur-Pétrus and Trotanoy, by up to 50%.
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 No Comments »US consignor boosts Sotheby’s sale
The opening two-day sale of the Sotheby’s spring season in Hong Kong was 100% sold and raised HK$63.6 million.
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 No Comments »Cazes: We’ll lower our prices to a reasonable level
Sylvie Cazes, director of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has admitted that prices for the Bordeaux 2011 vintage will have to come down to a reasonable level.
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 1 Comment »Kiwi praises “more authentic” Loire Sauvignon
Kiwi wine consultant Sam Harrop MW has praised Loire Sauvignon Blanc as “more authentic” than many of the examples from his native New Zealand.
Monday, April 2nd, 2012 1 Comment »Week in pictures
Week in pics returns with tales of derring-do, foreign travel, sporting prowess and stuffed animals
Friday, March 30th, 2012 No Comments »Bordeaux 2011 “better than expected”
With en primeurs week looming, hopes are high for a quick campaign, reduced pricing and vintage that is “better than expected”.
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 2 Comments »Burgundy auction is a sell out for Hart Davis Hart
A Chicago auction devoted to Burgundy held last weekend realised US$3.9 million and was 100% sold.
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 No Comments »Beaujolais pushes varietal labelling
Inter Beaujolais is ramping up its drive to provide clearer communication on the relationship between the Gamay grape and the region’s wines.
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 1 Comment »
