June 17, 2010
The floodgates open…
Today has seen a flood of new releases (and it’s not even lunch yet), including perennial favourite Lynch Bages and…
June 17, 2010
Spotlight on… Pontet Canet
Profile Owner: Alfred Tesseron Classification: 5ème Cru Classé Vineyard area: 81 hectares Average annual production: 240,000 bottles p/a Colour: Red…
June 16, 2010
From a trickle to a steady flow
The quickening pace of the campaign continues as Talbot (€36 p/b), Lagune (€32 p/b), Evangile (€180 p/b) Nenin (€38.4 p/b),…
June 16, 2010
2009 starts to flow
The quickening pace of the campaign continues as Talbot (€36 p/b), Lagune (€32 p/b), Evangile (€180 p/b) Nenin (€38.4 p/b),…
June 15, 2010
Pontet Canet 2009 – potentially perfect…
Things are heating up today with the release of Pontet Canet 2009 – the first of the potentially perfect wines…
June 14, 2010
The latest from the Left Bank
Today saw the release of three major Left Bank wines – Grand Puy Lacoste (€48 p/b), Calon Segur (€51.20 p/b)…
June 11, 2010
Pavie Macquin 2009
Yesterday we saw a release that clearly worked. Pavie Macquin emerged at €49 p/b – up 81% on 2008 and…
June 9, 2010
2009 release round up
The en primeur campaign quickened its step this week with the release of some relatively big names, including Alter Ego…
June 7, 2010
Liv-ex Claret Chip Index gains further ground
The Liv-ex Claret Chip Index - made up of top-rated first growths – continued to push upwards last week, reaching 355.49 on…
June 4, 2010
Spotlight on… Ornellaia
Profile Owner: Frescobaldi family Classification: Bolgheri DOC Superiore Vineyard area: 76 hectares Average annual production: 140,000 bottles p/a Colour: Red…