By David Porter on 02/06/2015
With the release today of Château Montrose at the wacky price of £850/12 the show is pretty much over. It has been a long haul – with many disappointingly priced wines – but there are some good buys too, which we feel are really worth considering.
By Charles Lea on 28/05/2015
This afternoon we have the release of Bruno Borie’s much praised Ducru Beaucaillou 2014 (£750/12). Like Léoville las Cases (£895/12, released on Friday) Ducru has been said by critics to be close to, or even equal to the quality of the First Growths, but at less than half the price.
By Charles Lea on 27/05/2015
We have a very limited quantity of Vieux Chateau Certan 2014 (£995/12IB) to allocate to buyers supporting us on other wines (sorry, but that’s how it works to us too). Please get your requests in quickly.
By Charles Lea on 27/05/2015
Yesterday was also surprisingly quiet day on the primeur front, (maybe it was all for us as we had a press tasting all day), though goodness knows what they are all waiting for…
By David Porter on 22/05/2015
The view from Pichon towards Latour '.
By David Porter on 21/05/2015
This afternoon has seen the release of another of the 'Super Second' Saint Julien Chateaux - Léoville Poyferré. At £430/12 - this comes out at the same price as Léoville Barton. Jancis describes Poyferré as 'Rather glorious really' and Antonio Galloni notes 'This is without question one of the stars of the vintage.
By Charles Lea on 19/05/2015
Although we have championed some of the lesser wines as value for the drinker who does not mind tying up some cash now, we are increasingly thinking that the best thing that can be said about this campaign is that it is nearly over.
By David Porter on 18/05/2015
After 4 days off, the Bordeaux releases have started early today and in great quantity. Amongst those throwing their hats in the ring are some big names like Château Figeac and Château La Conseillante and also some of our perennial favourites, the superb value wines from Château Ferrière in Margaux, and the hugely appealing Pauillac - Château Haut-Bages Liberal.
By Ed H-B on 16/05/2015
We’re delighted that Matthew Jukes included the Monfil in his Daily Mail piece today as ‘..the best value red of the year to date!’