December 14, 2023
Burgundy 2022: walking on sunshine?
Finally, some volume. Having tasted in painfully empty cellars over the past few years, particularly in the Côte de Beaune, 2022 has arrived like a breath of fresh air. After the historically tiny 20...
May 15, 2023
Sancerre – trends and twists
Some may say Sancerre needs no introduction. It is certainly one of the most famous wine appellations in the world, particularly for Sauvignon Blancs. For decades, Sancerre’s captivating aromas and ...
January 12, 2023
Ida Weatherall on Burgundy
A day in Burgundy – Tasting En Primeur After four years working hard on the sales floor at C&B, I earnt my stripes to join Guy Seddon, Head of Fine Wine Buying, for our Burgundy 2021 en primeu...
October 12, 2022
C&B Producer Spotlight: Bastien Tardieu
Bastien answers some questions. Alongside his father he runs Tardieu-Laurent, a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhône. ...
May 6, 2021
Bordeaux 2020: Holy Trinity or Three’s a Crowd?
2020 in Bordeaux is good. It’s really good. But coming hot on the heels of two strong vintages, we’re going to need some convincing. Sequels are notoriously tricky and Part Three is the thorniest ...
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...