BFWE 2012

Video: What is en primeur?

En primeur experts Steven Spurrier, Stephen Brook and Jim Budd explain what en primeur is, and the things to consider if you're thinking about buying wine en primeur

BFWE 2012: Sauternes & Barsac discovery theatre

While young reds were frantically being poured in the grand ballroom and masterclass sessions heaved with keen vertical-seekers, upstairs, tucked away in a calm corner, was a veritable haven of tranquility - a prospect made significantly sweeter by the promise of an hour with some of Sauternes' greatest wines (no pun intended).

BFWE 2012: Pessac-Leognan 2001 masterclass

For the first time ever the official council of the appellation of Pessac-Leognan organised a tasting of its wines in England at Decanter's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter, after the appellation was created just over 25 years ago in 1987. By Panos Kakaviatos

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

BFWE 2012: Chateau Lynch Bages masterclass

It was no surprise that the Chateau Lynch Bages masterclass at Decanter's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter was fully booked. By Panos Kakaviatos

Bordeaux interview: Aline Baly of Chateau Coutet

Decanter speaks to Aline Baly, proprietor of Sauternes-Barsac Premier Grand Cru Classé property Chateau Coutet, about her upcoming seminar in Decanter's Discovery Theatre at this weekend's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter. See what Aline will be showcasing plus why she thinks 2011 has produced some fantastic sweet wines...

Decanter secures top names for Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter

A host of top chateaux, including Lynch Bages, Gruaud Larose and Chateau Coutet have been confirmed to present their wines at this year's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter, together with a special en primeur 2011 showcase.

BFWE 2010 video: Alfred Tesseron

Alfred Tesseron of Chateau Pontet-Canet talks to decanter.com at Decanter's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter

BFWE 2010 video: Olivier Dauga

Olivier Dauga talks to decanter.com about the 2009 vintage in Bordeaux at Decanter's Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter.

BFWE 2010: Crus Classés de Graves

Decanter Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter Masterclasses - 4: Crus Classés de Graves

BFWE 2010: Château Pontet-Canet

Decanter Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter Masterclasses - 3: Château Pontet-Canet.

BFWE 2010: Treasures of Sauternes

Decanter Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter Discovery Theatre - 2: Treasures of Sauternes.

BFWE 2010: The Elegance of St-Julien

Decanter Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter Masterclasses - 1: The Elegance of St-Julien.

Decanter Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter 2010

Saturday's Decanter Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter was a dynamic mix of world-class producers and eager wine lovers... Check out our coverage...