Bordeaux 2014 – Pichon Lalande, Léoville Las Cases & Léoville Poyferré
By David Porter on 22/05/2015
The view from Pichon towards Latour '.
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2014 Bordeaux – Léoville Poyferré out this afternoon
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.
Bordeaux 2014: Nearly there! Pavie, Gaffeliere & Clos’ de L’Oratoire…
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.
2014 Bordeaux – Ferrière, Beauregard, Haut Bages Liberal, Figeac, La Conseillante & Others
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.
2013 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil ‘The best value red of the year so far!’ Matthew Jukes
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!’
‘THE GOOD YEAR’ POP-UP WINE BAR LAUNCHES IN OLD ST – THURS 21 MAY
By Ed H-B on 14/05/2015
From Thurs 21st May, wine lovers will have a new kind of bar they can visit to feed their curiosity.
Lea & Sandeman at the London Wine Fair, Olympia 18th-20th May
By Ed H-B on 13/05/2015
Twenty-six years on and still totally independent wine merchants, our highly acclaimed list reflects our relentless globetrotting in search of wines that offer interest and quality at the right price. Lea & Sandeman are excited to bring a selection of these wines to the London Wine Fair ‘View Tastings’ for the first time.
Bordeaux 2014 – Haut Bailly, Gloria & St Pierre, Pavie Macquin & Larcis Ducasse
By David Porter on 13/05/2015
A whole host of releases this morning includes some of our primeur favourites - Château Haut Bailly hits the market at £425/12. We were hugely impressed by the wine, pert, elegant and polished - a really lovely Pessac, as Jancis says: 'Rich and substantial but racier than the old Haut-Bailly style.
2014 Chateau Pontet Canet
By David Porter on 12/05/2015
Château Pontet Canet has just come out and is yours for £648 per dozen. This great estate has gone from strength to strength over the last decade, the first Cru Classé to go fully bio-dynamic, they have re-introduced horses to work the vineyards, not to mention new concrete tanks and the rows of amphora that are an impressive sight in the chais.
Bordeaux 2014 – A flurry of activity – including the great Calon Ségur
By David Porter on 12/05/2015
Already this morning a host of interesting wines have been released. The highest profile is Château Calon Ségur at £415/12. There is a lot to recommend about this estate which is really on the move, thanks to huge investment from new owners maximising this great terroir.