By Ed H-B on 26/06/2015
We are delighted to have just found this new bodega in the heart of the Rías Baixas. The very essence of a modern Albarino. Bright and lifted – but no tart edges. Just pithy citrus bounce.
By Peter Ogilvy-Wedderburn on 19/06/2015
Last weekend I took on the infamous Cateran Yomp – a 54 mile slog around the highlands of Perthshire. I was one of three who made up the ‘Peaked too soon Team’. Proudly sponsored by Lea & Sandeman, we set off at 07.15 jogging the first 25 miles with relative ease.
By Charles Lea on 16/06/2015
Once again L&S is on many shortlists for the International Wine Challenge Merchant of the Year Awards. We are delighted to feature not only on the hotly competitive list for Regional Merchant of the Year for London, but also on a shortlist (of only two) for the nationwide 'Large' Merchant of the Year.
By Charles Lea on 11/06/2015
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Christophe Delorme, charming, exemplary and thoughtful leader of Domaine de La Mordorée in the Rhone, and brilliant winemaker, died of a heart attack on the 10th June, at only 52 years old.
By Peter Ogilvy-Wedderburn on 10/06/2015
Earlier this month I was on holiday in the South of France – we had rented a fabulous house just north of Aix-En-Provence and had 12 thirsty guests to feed, water and generally entertain for the week.
By Charles Lea on 04/06/2015
Summer has been a long time coming this year, but still our Provence Rosés have been selling steadily - partly because rosé has become an all-year-round choice, and partly, no doubt, in anticipation. You can find all our rosés here, and order NOW for the weekend*.
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…