Chaptalisation, a winemaking technique named after the French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal, involves the addition of sugar to grape must during fermentation. It’s a practice in fact generally employed to in...

Bordeaux, surely the world’s most revered wine region, has a rich history intertwined with the development of one of the most essential tools in the wine world: the corkscrew. This modest invention has pla...

We’ve tasted & analysed grapes over various parcels. Some key takeaways before the beginning of the 2024 harvest, which we anticipate starting middle of next week: - One of the warmest & wettest wi...

  Here, one of the most important decisions that impacts the quality of each vintage is determining the perfect moment to harvest. This decision isn’t taken lightly—it’s a meticulous process that blends deep...

  When a red wine, like a young Merlot-driven Bordeaux, is exposed to oxygen after being left open, several chemical reactions occur, particularly involving compounds in the wine such as polyphenols (tannins...

Vintages are increasingly heralded as ‘outstanding’, or perfect and indeed, in 2020 things were absolutely spot on but what makes a perfect Bordeaux Merlot vintage, in terms of climate, and how? A perfect ...

  In the vineyards of Lalande de Pomerol, the Veraison marks a moment of great relief and anticipation for winegrowers, particularly those cultivating Merlot, the dominant grape variety in the region. This c...

Cabernet Franc is a classic and versatile red grape variety that has made a significant mark in the world of wine. it is among the twenty most widely planted grape varieties in the whole world. Its origins a...

When the mercury rises and the days grow longer, many people instinctively reach for a chilled white wine, a crisp rosé, or a refreshing beer. However, red wine, often associated with cozy winter nights and ...

Experience it across three legendary vintagesThe pleasure of seeing a fine wine evolve over hours is one of the great joys of tasting. Our new Trio of Legendary Vintages – 2016, 2018 & 2020 – offers the ...

  Decanting a bottle of wine involves gently transferring the wine from a bottle to a wider vessel called a decanter. Here are some of the main advantages of decanting wine: Aeration: by pouring the wine i...

Hello! We finished the 2023 harvest on the 27th of September, les écoulages and vinifications yesterday! Things went very well, with a good quantity of very ripe, juicy, thick-skinned berries, healthy acid...

Summer is here! When it’s hot hot hot, whilst you might be screaming for a glass of bubbles, white or rosé, you simply can’t beat a great red to accompany a main dish, meat, fish or veggie, especially if you...