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Burgundy 2021 En primeur

Burgundy 2021 allocations

How we allocate the most sought-after wines

Rediscovering Gevrey-Chambertin

A closer look at this Côte d’Or powerhouse

The whole-bunch question

Our expert guide to whole-bunch fermentation

Reconsidering the Maconnais

Change is afoot in Burgundy’s southern region

Five ways to fight the frost

What causes frost, and what can growers do about it?

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Brunello and Rhône

A day in Gigondas

Wine Director Mark Pardoe MW recounts his visit.

Behind the scenes at Château d’Yquem

In late October 2021, we visited Château d’Yquem, the producer behind the world’s most famous sweet wine. What we discovered was a timeless tale of Sauternes winemaking, built on a vision spanning centuries.

Inside the timeless world of Château d’Yquem

We speak to winemakers Sandrine Garbay and Lorenzo Pasquini about what it means to step into this timeless tale, and the vision underpinning the world’s most famous sweet wine.

A guide to the Barolo villages

The Barolo region is a patchwork of distinct villages and terroirs. Italy Buyer Davy Żyw outlines the key names to look out for

The rising fortunes of Barolo

Alessandro Veglio joined his family winery in 2017. He talks us through his family story, and the story of Barolo as a whole

Why you should start collecting Barolo

With Barolo quickly ascending on the world stage, Buyer Adrian Brice tells us why it’s time to start collecting these extraordinary wines

Barolo beyond the label

The wines of Barolo come with their own lexicon. Wine Director Mark Pardoe MW breaks down some of the key terms you should know

Champagne

Katie Merry from our Buying team discovers which bottles to pop in 2022.

Burgundy

Buying Director Mark Pardoe MW explores which Burgundy to open in 2022.

Bordeaux

Which Bordeaux vintages are performing in 2022? Henrietta Gullifer explores.

Port

Our Cellar Plan Manager, Tom Cave, on which Vintage Port we should be pouring.

Bordeaux 2021 vintage report

A look back at the growing season and early thoughts on the style of the wines to come

Château Cheval Blanc: a league of its own

An estate in a league of its own

Meet the producers

Bordeaux’s top winemakers share their thoughts on the vintage

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Bordeaux 2021: five to watch

The estates that have caught our Bordeaux Buyer’s attention

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Burgundy 2020 En Primeur

Domaine Jean Grivot

Read our interview with Mathilde and Hubert – the new generation at Domaine Jean Grivot

Domaine Naudin-Ferrand

Read our interview with winemaker Claire Naudin of Domaine Naudin-Ferrand

Domaine Follin-Arbelet

Meet Simon Follin-Arbelet, the young winemaker taking the helm here

Le Domaine d’Henri

Meet Margaux Laroche, the charismatic winemaker behind Domaine d’Henri

Camille Giroud

Read our interview with the winemaker behind Camille Giroud

Domaine Fabien Coche

Step behind the scenes as our team taste at Domaine Fabien Coche

Collecting Burgundy

From prized bottles and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to simple tips on buying better wine, we asked colleagues from our offices around the world to share their Burgundy insights

Understanding the Hautes-Côtes

Burgundy’s Hautes-Côtes are home to some of the region’s most dynamic producers – and some of its most future-proof terroir. Here, Adam Bruntlett delves deep into this once-forgotten region

Burgundy’s “other” communes

There’s plenty to be excited about in Burgundy beyond the flagship appellations of the Côte d’Or. Here, Mark Pardoe MW highlights some lesser-known areas – and why they should be on your wish list this year

Coming into focus

Elle Macleod, the newest member of our Burgundy Buying team, reports on her journey into the fascinating, complex and sometimes surprising world of Burgundy

Hosting tips from our Events Manager

Entertaining season is here. We caught up with Barbara Drew MW, our Events Manager, to learn her top tips for hosting the perfect dinner party.

Our producers and sustainability

Mark Pardoe MW explains how we’re working to lessen our impact

The pleasure of oaked Chardonnay

Why these wines deserve your full attention

What makes a wine sustainable?

Barbara Drew MW takes on this tricky question, looking at the myriad factors that effect a wine’s environmental impact.

Our team on their favourite barbecue wines

A garden barbecue is one of summer’s great social occasions. We asked five of our experts to share their top barbecue tip, as well as their favourite fine wine to match the occasion.

From Champagne to Cava

We speak to Davy Żyw, our Wine Buyer, about the rich and fascinating world of sparkling wine, covering Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and English sparkling wine.

Light-bodied red wines for summer

Elle Macleod, our Burgundy Buying Assistant, explains why light-bodied red wines are a delicious choice for summer drinking. She covers three key regions to look out for, sharing a favourite wine from each.

High summer ingredients and wines

Here, our Head Chef Stewart Turner shares a few of his favourites for the table this summer; and Isabella Cameron, our wine specialist, selects delicious, summer-friendly bottles to match.

Vieux Château Saint André: a Berrouet story

Dubbed “a true insider’s wine” by Jane Anson in Inside Bordeaux, Vieux Château Saint André in Montagne-St Emilion is an estate to watch. Second-generation owner-winemaker Jeff Berrouet tells us why.

Our pick of the best picnic wines

With picnic season upon us, we turned to our Head Chef Stewart Turner for inspiration and guidance on preparing a delicious spread. Discover Stewart’s simple picnic tricks, alongside a selection of summer-friendly bottles handpicked by our wine specialist Isabella Cameron.

Three fine wines to drink this summer

In the first instalment of our summer wines series, we asked our experts which bottles they’ll be uncorking over the coming months. They’ve each selected a wine of special importance to them, conjuring memories of past travels and moments of pleasure through lockdown.

Reflections on travel and wine

With the arrival of summer, our thoughts inevitably turn to travel. But even if you won’t be venturing further than your garden this year, the right wines can still conjure that holiday feeling. Our London Shop staff share their favourite summer bottles and reflect on past adventures.

From the vineyards of Hambledon

Hambledon Vineyard are the makers of our Own Selection English wines. In late May, we visited their Hampshire vineyard to meet their winemakers and uncover the processes behind the wines.

Beyond Provence rosé

Barbara Drew MW turns her focus to the lesser-known rosé wines which should be on your radar this season.

The natural order

Jane Anson reports on sustainable initiatives being adopted across the region

1,000 years of whisky

To say that Rob Whitehead, our Spirits Buyer, has amassed a fair few bottles over the years would be an understatement. Here, he ponders the changing world of the spirits collector.

Laying the foundations

There’s no magic formula for building a fine wine collection. It takes time. Like a painting, it’s created in layers – brushstrokes – some things added, some taken away. But when, at last, you savour a bottle you love at its peak maturity, it is one of life’s great pleasures.