June 15, 2020
Bordeaux Bulletin #2: Fever Pitch
Phew, what a week. Fears that there would be no 2019 Bordeaux campaign have been swept away in a deluge of releases, reaching a high-water mark last week. Things started positively and, in retrospect,...
May 29, 2020
Bordeaux 2019: virus prone?
Bordeaux finds itself in a dilemma. How to sell the 2019 vintage as the starting pistol is fired on what will likely prove to be the global recession of a lifetime? The elephant in this particular roo...
May 31, 2019
Best Bordeaux Buys under £23
As we enter the fray of en primeurs, it is worth reflecting on more everyday offerings from Bordeaux. As the red carpet offerings reap their rewards, or just desserts, there are many largely unsung ...
October 1, 2018
Drink Veggie!
It might be surprising to learn that not all wine is suitable for vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Â Our simple guide helps you understand what you can drink. How do you know if a wine is vegetarian o...
July 31, 2018
New Release: Petrus 2017
Petrus 2017: A vintage report – Adam Brett-Smith Yes, no frost… or, more specifically no frost damage from the severe cold on the nights of 27th and 28th April which did so much injury ...
July 10, 2018
New Release: Château Trotanoy 2017
With the release of the 2017 vintage of Château Trotanoy, we take a closer look at one of Pomerol’s greatest estates. The History The turning point at Château Trotanoy occurred 65 years ago, ...
June 22, 2018
New Release: Château Rocheyron 2017
Peter Sisseck’s Rocheyron Château Rocheyron is situated in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, just 3.6km from the centre of Saint-Émilion, on the edge of the celebrated limestone plateau. As a young...
June 11, 2018
A vertical tasting with Clos Saint-Martin
Will Hargrove, (Head of Fine Wine at C&B) recounts a vertical tasting at Clos Saint-Martin during a recent trip to Bordeaux. The invite came through for a supper amongst friends, during the 2017s ...
April 22, 2018
An Interview with Olivier Berrouet: Bordeaux 2017 En Primeur
Olivier Berrouet discusses his Petrus 2017 vintage during our en primeur tasting trip to Bordeaux. Watch now:Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfuX8NUR-sQ View all Bordeaux 2017 listings Or find out...
April 20, 2018
An Interview with Jean-Philippe Delmas: Bordeaux 2017 En Primeur
Jean-Philippe Delmas tells us about his 2017 vintage, during our recent en primeur tasting trip to Bordeaux. Watch now: View all Bordeaux 2017 listings Or find out more: @corneyandbarrow Borde...