Top 2010 Bordeaux still selling 'slowly' say US merchants
Bordeaux 2010 remains too expensive as the top-end wines continue to sell very slowly, American merchants say.
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200 Beaujolais properties 'to close' says French media
Up to 200 Beaujolais producers may have to close down because of the exceptionally low-yielding harvest last year.
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Bulk wine imports to US 'soar' in 2012
Bulk wine imports more than doubled in the United States this year because of competitive pricing and changing consumer attitudes, according to a new survey from Silicon Valley Bank.
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New UGC president Olivier Bernard calls for closer cooperation between chateaux and negotiants
Olivier Bernard, owner of the renowned Graves property Domaine de Chevalier, was unanimously voted today as president of high-end Bordeaux’s top marketing arm, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC).
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French wine consumption at 30-year low
The French are drinking less wine on a regular basis than ever before, a new survey has found.
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Hospices critics hail 'impressive' Burgundy 2012
Experts who tasted the 43 wines from the recently harvested 2012 vintage – later auctioned at the Hospices de Beaune – were surprised at the high quality of the wines, in spite of bad weather conditions that lead to one of the smallest harvests ever.
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Record sales at Hospices de Beaune
The 152nd Hospices de Beaune auction yesterday resulted in its highest sale since 2000, raising nearly €6m, some half a million euros more than last year.
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Burgundy tries to avoid 'Bordeaux example' as Asian buyers flock to Beaune
There were 30% more Asian buyers at this year’s Hospices de Beaune compared to last year, auction house Christie’s said.
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EU wine regions lobby against vineyard extension
Wine grower associations from 15 EU member states will gather in Brussels this week to lobby against a European Commission reform that would increase vineyard plantings.
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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Gerard Depardieu to host Hospices de Beaune
Former French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy will preside over the 152nd Hospices de Beaune auction next month.
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'Challenging' summer will mean small Burgundy harvest
Burgundy is heading for a small harvest due to the challenging summer weather, vintners are saying.
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BFWE 2012: Chateau Gruaud-Larose masterclass
Just over 20 years of Chateau Gruaud Larose – from 1989 to 2010 – not only enchanted the palates of Bordeaux lovers at Decanter's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter masterclass, but also reflected profound transitions at this venerable second growth, one of the most famous of St Julien. By Panos Kakaviatos
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Frost in Austria destroys thousands of hectares of vines
Widespread frost in Austria earlier this month caused serious damage to vineyards, according to the Austrian winegrowers' association.
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Champagne 'capsule thieves' arrested
Police in Champagne have arrested 15 individuals under suspicion of stealing thousands of official ‘CRD’ capsule stickers.
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Ancient bottle of Vin Jaune expected to fetch £30k
A 240-year-old bottle of Vin Jaune will be auctioned next month with a £30,000 estimated hammer price.
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DFWE 2011: Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Masterclass
As one participant remarked, tasting the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) “was like going through a tour of ultra-fine Bordeaux.”
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DFWE 2011: Sassicaia and Ornellaia Masterclass
Such was the interest for the Sassicaia and Ornellaia master class that Charles Chevalier, winemaking director at Château Lafite Rothschild and Maggie Henriquez, CEO of Krug Champagne – both featured in other master classes over the weekend – attended to compare the wines from the 2008, 2004, 2000 and 1998 vintages, plus two second wines.
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DFWE 2011: Chateau Canon Masterclass
Lovers of elegance in Bordeaux found their pleasure tasting 10 vintages of Chateau Canon, one of only 15 Premier Grand Cru Classes B from St Emilion known especially for its elegance.
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DFWE 2011: Pichon Comtesse de Lalande Masterclass
Six vintages of Pichon Comtesse de Lalande spanning over 30 years pleased many a palate in a master class hosted by Sylvie Cazes and Mark Bingley MW. Cazes drew attention to a brand new era for this venerable second growth Pauillac.
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DFWE 2011: Krug Masterclass
For most participants of the Krug master class, the order of the flight seemed astounding: starting with the rare, just released Clos du Mesnil 2000, and ending with... two non-vintage cuvees.
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Indian women drive surge in wine consumption
Wine consumption in India is rising at a 'stupendous' rate – particularly among women, a new report says.
