New Champagne areas defined
In the first major changes to the Champagne region for 80 years, 40 new champagne growing areas were unanimously approved last night while two will be struck off.
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Bordeaux schools carry on wine education regardless
Bordeaux schools are continuing with their vine cycle education programmes for primary schools - despite the recent spate of anti-alcohol publicity.
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Magrez buys in Chile, sells in France
Bernard Magrez has bought 200 hectares in Chile – and sold three Bordeaux AOC estates.
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French group demands Sarkozy action on anti-alcohol lobby
A French group has threatened Nicolas Sarkozy with industrial action if he does not curb the anti-alcohol lobby.
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Vinisud closes with producers optimistic
The 8th Mediterranean wine trade show, Vinisud, closed its doors on Wednesday with exhibitors bullish about the state of the market.
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Bordeaux pricing ‘immoral’
The polemic over the Bordeaux primeurs increased this month with publication of an article saying prices of €500 a bottle for the 2007 vintage would be ‘immoral’.
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Burgundy exports to hit all-time high
Exports of Burgundy wines last year look set to hit a record high, with initial reports indicating an increase of 25% in volume on 2006.
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Russia joins Champagne-quaffing elite
Russia has joined the exclusive club of countries that drink over a million bottles of Champagne a year.
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South African harvest to be disrupted by power cuts
Rolling power cuts in South Africa are set to cause problems for harvesting.
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Oddbins targets Majestic with new stores
Oddbins will come into direct competition with Majestic when they start selling by the case in nearly 50 stores later this year.
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Moet fined €30k for Champagne ads, anti-alcohol lobby jubilant
Moet & Chandon has been fined €30,000 - another win for the French anti-drinks lobby and its campaign against all forms of alcohol promotion.
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Web cannot advertise alcohol: French court on Heineken
The organisation which last week secured a court ruling and a fine against a French newspaper for a Champagne article has secured a ruling against alcohol publicity on the internet.
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Louis Latour buys Maison Fessy
Louis Latour has bought Beaujolais producer Maison Henry Fessy for an undisclosed sum.
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Hennessy release €150k Cognac
Hennessy has released a new Cognac cuvee for the record price of €150,000.
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Castel 'would use plastic bottles'
Bordeaux wine producer Castel has said it will consider using plastic bottles if the glass supply problem continues.
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Book review: Le Gout et le Pouvoir by Jonathan Nossiter
Whatever else might be said about Le Gout et le Pouvoir (Taste and Power), it makes you hungry - for good wine and good food.
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Chateaux La Pointe and Carignan sold, Poujeaux sale on the cards
Pomerol estate Chateau La Pointe has finally been sold for a reported €32-35m
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Chablis Union warns on price hikes
Demand for Chablis is outstripping supply and the Chablis Union has warned growers against losing future sales by raising prices too high.
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The chemicals don't work so go biodynamic: Joly
Mildew has affected biodynamic and non-biodynamic farmers alike this year, Nicolas Joly has said - proving the uselessness of chemicals.
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Prooftag: fraud-proof seal to combat fake wine
Tamper proof, ‘uncopiable’ security seals are being introduced by wine producers in France, America and Canada.
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Bordeaux prices rise
Average prices for Bordeaux are rising, the Bordeaux AOC Winegrowing Union says.