
April 2, 2020
Domaine Francois Carillon Tasting at Otto’s
I am a big, if totally biased, fan of the Domaine Francois Carillon wines. The historic Domaine Louis Carillon was divided from the 2010 vintage by the two sons Francois and Jacques, there are a few ...

June 8, 2019
“Wine is one of the most civilised things in existence” – Jean-Louis Trapet, Domaine Trapet
Bringing Burgundy season to a close are the brilliant 2017s of Jean-Louis Trapet. Guy Seddon, explores how these wines are more than worth the wait… One of the many things I like about...

May 15, 2019
Clos de Tart: The times they are a-changin’
Alessandro Noli, previously of Château Grillet, became the new Régisseur of Clos de Tart in March 2019. Clos de Tart and Château Grillet are two of only seven grands crus monopoles in Fran...

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...

December 19, 2018
Introducing: Nervi
“For Gattinara, the arrival of the most prestigious producer in Italy is clearly a huge positive.” – Antonio Galloni Introduction There aren’t many more exciting occasions in wine for ...

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...

November 2, 2018
Thanisch 2017 Vintage En Primeur
Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch, Erben Thanisch “A year of beautiful ripeness, with precise acidity and lively energy.” – Sofia Thanisch History The estate was founded in 1636, amidst the turbu...

September 28, 2018
Vini Franchetti: Tuscany & Sicily
“At Trinoro, I was driven by an emotional realisation that I was in a perfect place, aesthetically speaking. I had found a place where I was very happy to be.” – Andrea Franchetti The Franc...

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...

September 7, 2018
The Tale of Champagne Delamotte
“Tout dans ce vin est équilibre, force et grâce.” “This wine is an exercise in balance, power and grace” – Didier Depond, President Champagne Delamotte, Champagne Salon...