There are many excellent wine writers out there, earning an honest crust by the skill of their palate and pen. There are very few wine writers who actually make me laugh.

Sacha Lichine, son of the famous Alexis Lichine, told me we should be stocking his Chateau d’Esclans Provence Rose, now the region’s most exclusive and expensive rose when I saw him at Vinexpo in Hong Kong.

Ch d’Esclans

I agreed that it was a good idea, but wasn’t sure if people would be happy to pay in […]

Without question this is the finest ‘quaffing’ rosé I have tasted. Ever.
Chateau St Baillon, Cotes de Provence, or as it is commonly