Archive for the 'Bordeaux 2008' Category

Lucky Lafite?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

It is not long until I get married. The bill for the honeymoon is imminent and about to make a large crater on my hallway floor. It is no secret that Beth and I are

Plus ca change…

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Anthony Barton recently sent me the following:
The 2008 “en primeur” campaign is now drawing to a close and I thought it might be of interest to quote an extract from a circular I wrote to our U.K. customers.

Top 10 Bordeaux 2008 under £200

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Often the proof of the quality of a vintage is not just in the big names at high prices. We have felt right from the first tastings that (as in 2005) there are some exceptional, inexpensive wines to be found in 2008.

Montrose, Troplong Mondot, St. Pierre, Rauzan Segla and Canon

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

As the campaign nears the end, several big names made an appearance over the last few days. Montrose, the latest of the Super Seconds, leapt onto the market

Cos d’Estournel, Pontet Canet, d’Issan, Pavie Macquin and Eglise Clinet

Friday, May 8th, 2009

With the campaign nearing its end, we are delighted to finally see some long awaited 2008 releases. Cos d’Estournel has been one of the most discussed wines during the campaign.