January 23, 2019
An interview with Sarah Glantenay, Domaine Georges Glantenay
An exciting new addition to the C&B family, Domaine Georges Glantenay is a family-owned Volnay domaine which traces its roots back to the 17th century. A relatively small commune, Volnay lies betw...
January 21, 2019
An interview with Vincent Dampt, Domaine Vincent Dampt
Located some 100 miles north of the Côte d’Or, Chablis sits apart from the rest of Burgundy, separated from the Côte d’Or by the Morvan Mountains. Geologically it is closer to the Loire and Cham...
December 31, 2018
Burgundy 2017 Vintage Report
Guy Seddon, Corney & Barrow Fine Wine, gives his insight into the Burgundy 2017 Vintage. Read the full offer here. The winter of 2016-17 was cool and sunny, with less rainfall than average. By the...
December 3, 2018
New Release: Domaine Leflaive 2017
“My recommendation is to open a bottle at dinner and drink it for breakfast… if I am really nice to my friends, I open a bottle in the morning.” – Brice de La Morandière (on when to d...
October 1, 2018
Drink Veggie!
It might be surprising to learn that not all wine is suitable for vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Our simple guide helps you understand what you can drink. How do you know if a wine is vegetarian o...
September 19, 2018
Olivier Leflaive: Burgundy 2017 Vintage Release
One of Burgundy’s most impressive names, Olivier Leflaive is recognised as much for the consistent quality and style of its wines as for the sheer breadth of its range. This can be considered no sma...
April 3, 2018
Introducing our new exclusivity: Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, previously Domaine Robert Arnoux, was founded in 1858, making the current incumbent Charles Lachaux the sixth generation of this family-owned estate. Robert Arnoux, who introdu...
November 16, 2017
Burgundy 2016 Vintage Notes
Following a visit in September 2016, I wrote, “2016 is still on the vine, but the crop has been severely reduced by frost and then mildew. Losses range from around a third to the point where...
June 8, 2017
A very special occasion: A dinner with Bonneau du Martray
Last’s week dinner with Bonneau du Martray was a very special occasion. The wines are among the most magical whites produced in Burgundy, Jean Charles is among those gifted winemakers that is able ...
June 8, 2017
Bonneau du Martray dinner
I have worked with the Bonneau du Martray wines since the 2000 vintage so all the usual bias warnings apply here. This was a rather different dinner because it was a chance to say “au revoir” (bu...