Rolland: En primeur is a ‘game’
Bordeaux’s leading consultant, Michel Rolland, has admitted that the process of en primeur tastings and the resulting scores is a risky “game” for consumers.
Friday, June 14th, 2013 No Comments »Robert Parker
Top 10 stories on db.com this week
From stolen wine to a range of false claims and a new glass which is designed to prevent anti-social behaviour, these are the most popular stories on the drinks business website.
Friday, June 14th, 2013 No Comments »Culture of omertà still exists in Bordeaux
Bordeaux still operates under a culture of omertà, according to one of the region’s most respected producers.
Monday, June 10th, 2013 1 Comment »Wine Advocate slams branded cases claim
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate, has slammed recent claims that Robert Parker is involved with the sale of branded wine cases.
Friday, June 7th, 2013 1 Comment »Top 10 stories on db.com this week
From celebrity wine to Star Trek and troublesome beer commercials, we reveal the most popular stories on the drinks business website over the last week.
Friday, June 7th, 2013 No Comments »Parker moves into branded wine cases
Bordeaux négociant Bordeaux Wine Selection is to release limited edition cases of 100-point claret from the 2009 vintage signed by US wine critic Robert Parker.
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 No Comments »Bordeaux 2012: Still not selling
With price releases from Léoville Las Cases, Vieux Château Certan and l’Eglise Clinet as the 2012 campaign begins to wind down – selling is still a struggle.
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 No Comments »Parker slams concept of ‘Parkerisation’
US wine critic Robert Parker has slammed the idea that wines have been made specifically to suit his palate, defending his tastes as “complicated and varied.”
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 4 Comments »Bordeaux 2012: Clinet and Montrose
Clinet, Montrose and Domaine de Chevalier topped this morning’s Bordeaux 2012 releases.
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 No Comments »Bordeaux 2012: l’Eglise Clinet tops Parker scores
Critic Robert Parker has given just one wine from the 2012 Bordeaux vintage 100-point potential.
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