Today was going to be busy either way as it’s the end of the financial year for C&B but then Robert Parker released his notes on the Bordeaux 2008’s (including some great scores for wine we represent – always helpful). The scores always have a big effect on the market but in a tricky market people use them more…….

I’ll be tasting the Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes 2008’s in a minute and I still need to write up the Olivier Leflaive tasting and masterclass from tuesday night….as a wine trader it has been a massive and memorable week for tasting………

more to follow