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> Moueix of Petrus: 2009 en primeur campaign at risk
December 11, 2008
The en primeur campaign for the 2008 vintage may not happen, warns Château Petrus owner Jean-François Moueix. Full story…
> Fine wine prices continue decline
December 4, 2008
Fine wine prices continue to fall, heard delegates at a conference on 2 December. Full story…
> Lagerfeld, Dom Perignon pay homage to Claudia Schiffer’s breasts
December 9, 2008
Moët Hennessy Champagne brand Dom Pérignon is releasing a glass modelled after supermodel Claudia Schiffer’s breasts, according to press reports. Full story…
> Wolf Blass: Australia will hit rock bottom
December 15, 2008
Australia will hit rock bottom in the face of competition from South Africa, veteran winemaker Wolf Blass has warned. Full story…
> German scientist logs Champagne cork speed
December 23, 2008
A German scientist has managed to register the speed of a Champagne cork as it leaves the bottle. Full story…
> NASA technology found to remove cork taint
December 10, 2008
A process designed by NASA scientists to remove airborne contaminants can eliminate TCA as well. Full story…
> Demoted St-Emilion chateaux return to 2006 classification
December 22, 2008
The French Senate has allowed the eight St-Emilion chateaux demoted in the region’s classification to return to their 2006 status. Full story…
> Premier cru cousins interviewed together for first time
December 1, 2008
Opus One narrowly escaped being named after a San Francisco gay bar, and Baron Eric de Rothschild feels ‘like a movie star’ at tastings.Full story…
> America overtakes France in UK
December 16, 2008
American wine sales overtook French in the UK for the first time this year. Full story…
> Christie’s closes South Kensington wine dept
December 17, 2008
Christie’s is closing its South Kensington wine department at the end of the week. Full story…
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