March 21, 2019
Bordeaux 2018: An overview
In advance of our tastings in Bordeaux over the next two weeks, here is an overview of the 2018 season. This has been based on various sources, in particular Gavin Quinney’s excellent write-ups du...
March 18, 2019
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux: A year on
In 2018, we were delighted to announce our brand new exclusivity, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux. A year on, on the launch of the 2017 vintage, Guy Seddon (Corney & Barrow Fine Wine Sales & Buyer), t...
March 8, 2019
Domaine Labruyère: Moulin-à-Vent since 1850
“I do not make Beaujolais. I make Moulin-à-Vent.” – Nadine Gublin, Head Winemaker Domaine Labruyère Established in 1850, Domaine Labruyère consists of 14 hectares of vines, all in the M...
March 6, 2019
#BalanceForBetter in Novel Pairings
#BalanceForBetter International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day taking place on Friday 8th March, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also ...
March 4, 2019
Book & Bottle #NovelPairing: The Clasp
Quintessential New Yorker Sloane Crosley made her UK debut back in 2010 at my Literary Salon at Shoreditch House with her ruthlessly personal essay collection I Was Told There’d Be Cake. She’s oft...
March 3, 2019
Matching wine and pancakes
You’re trying to pair wine and pancakes… are you mad, we hear you cry? It may not be one of our more traditional food pairing suggestions, but with a varied selection of toppings, fillings...
February 28, 2019
Fairtrade Fortnight with La Riojana
Fairtrade Fortnight is here: a time for campaigners, businesses, schools and places of worship show their support for the farmer and workers who grow our food in developing countries (quote: fairtrade...
February 28, 2019
Domaine François Carillon: 2017 vintage release
“My father is from Puligny-Montrachet. My mother is from Chassagne-Montrachet” FRANÇOIS CARILLON This is our eighth vintage release. A relatively short time, for wines which have become a corners...
February 25, 2019
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Lady of the Grapes
Corney & Barrow has joined forces with Lady of the Grapes wine bar and restaurant in Covent Garden for a celebration of women in the wine industry. Tickets available now. The event, hosted by Lady...
February 12, 2019
Domaine Marquis d’Angerville: An end to difficult vintages
“The 2017s show great vitality and concentration, yet they are airy, almost ethereal in the mouth. The tannins are fine and well integrated, providing structure and clear direction. There is brightn...