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A Guide to the Best Château Pontet-Canet Vintages

Bordeaux, France, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff November 20, 2020

Some wines seem destined for greatness. Founded in Pauillac—one of the most prolific and praised Left Bank appellations of Bordeaux—by the Governor of the Médoc himself in the early 1700s, Château Pontet-Canet has produced some of the most poignant and intriguing Red Bordeaux blends to date.

If you’re eager to add a few radiant red wines to a well-stocked cellar of Bordeaux, or if you’re interested in starting a new Pauillac or Bordeaux collection, save a place for a few bottles of Château Pontet-Canet’s best vintages.

Exclusive Q&A with Australia’s Clarendon Hills

AustraliaBy Laura Kirk November 18, 2020

Clarendon Hills’ flagship Astralis Syrah is known for its lush, concentrated, and incredibly age-worthy characteristics. Alex Bratasiuk, director at the iconic Australian winery Clarendon Hills, has been working for his dad, Roman Bratasiuk, CEO, for as long as he can remember. “From pocket money earned as a young kid, to being involved in 10 or…

Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a Bordeaux super second.

10 Château Haut-Brion Best Vintages for Any Investor

Bordeaux, CollectingBy Vinfolio Staff November 13, 2020

As rich in history as they are in flavor and complexity, this producer’s red and white blends are a must-have for any connoisseur interested in adding some quality Bordeaux wine to their collection. It can be difficult to know where to start when so many of their wines have received such high acclaim, but our guide below to Château Haut-Brion’s best vintages of all time provides an excellent place to begin your search.

Aubert Wine Ratings: The Producer’s Best Vintages

California, Collecting, Sonoma, WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff November 6, 2020

Mark Aubert’s winery first sprang into existence from California’s rich soils in 1999, and ever since, Aubert Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines have been climbing steadily higher in professional and public opinion, like grapevines reaching for the sun. Of course, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the state’s most prolifically planted varieties. With so many other notable California producers specializing in similar wines—Peter Michael, Williams Selyem, and Donum among them—what is it about Aubert wines that merits an ever-growing waiting list just to join the winery’s mailing list?

The Best Vintages from Clarendon Hills: Choosing Top Astralis and Other Clarendon Hills Wines

Australia, Producers, Producers and Wineries, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff October 26, 2020

Shiraz grapes grow bountifully in the Land Down Under, where the climate is warm and the sunlight shines bright—particularly in the McLaren Vale wine region. This appellation is celebrated for consistently producing world-class Australian Shiraz—though Roman Bratasuik, owner of the Clarendon Hills winery, prefers to use this grape’s Old World name, Syrah, for his top-rated wines.

The 10 Best Chablis Producers

Burgundy, France, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff October 23, 2020

The best Chablis wine has a fairytale quality to it. Crafted by master vintners in a remote subregion of Burgundy in northern France, the subtle flavors and aromas of these light-bodied white wines gently guide you on a journey through the idyllic green hills and breezy vineyards of this picturesque area. They may not be as famous as their Champagne neighbors to the north, but there is nothing quite like the fresh, airy purity of a quality Chablis wine.

How to Find the Perfect Super Tuscan Food Pairing

Italy, Tuscany, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff October 16, 2020

From the first bottling of Tignanello back in the 1970s, Super Tuscan wines have played the part of the rebellious youths of the Italian wine industry, daring to step outside of conventional prescriptions of what Italian wine should be to deliver bold, powerful, unforgettable experiences. Born of necessity in the same region that sparked the Renaissance centuries before, Super Tuscan wines were created as part of an effort to revitalize Italy’s wine industry—and they continue to surprise and delight us to this day.

A Guide to Guigal “La La” Wines: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque

France, Producers, Producers and Wineries, RhoneBy Vinfolio Staff October 9, 2020

Some wines simply seem destined for greatness from the beginning. Hailing from the Côte-Rôtie appellation of the northern Rhône, a region rich with oenological history, Étienne Guigal’s empire was founded just over 60 years ago—not long at all, when you consider how many centuries many of the world’s top estates have existed. And yet, in just over half a century, Guigal has become a leading negociant for the Rhône and now vinifies as much as 40 percent of Côte-Rôtie wines.

best vintages for chateau lafite rothschild

Ranking the Best Vintages for Château Lafite Rothschild

Aging Wine, Bordeaux, Collecting, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff October 2, 2020

As one of the exceptional five first-growth Bordeaux châteaux, Château Lafite Rothschild has enjoyed over a century’s worth of acclaim for its delicately delectable wines. Today, it remains one of the most distinguished labels in the world—and if you are looking to build a top-quality Bordeaux collection, only the best vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild will do.

Barbaresco Vs. Barolo: Which Is Most Collectible?

Italy, Piedmont, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff September 25, 2020

MENTIONED IN THIS POST: -2013 Gaja Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo -2016 Gaja Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo -2015 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto -2001 Alfredo & Giovanni Roagna Barbaresco Crichet Pajé -2000 Domenico Clerico Barolo Per Cristina -1990 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Riserva To those unfamiliar with them, Barbaresco wine and Barolo wine might…

The 2010 Burgundy Vintage: A Detailed Collectors’ Guide

Aging Wine, Burgundy, Collecting, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff September 18, 2020

As one of the highest-rated vintages of the decade, 2010 Burgundy makes an exceptional investment for collectors and casual fans of Burgundy alike. In this guide to the 2010 Burgundy vintage, we’ll look at what made this year so special, which wines are the best of the vintage, and how to get the most value from your collection.

2016 is one of Château Le Pin's best vintages.

Ranking Château Le Pin’s Best Vintages

Bordeaux, France, Producers, Producers and WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff September 4, 2020

Bordeaux’s Château Le Pin, generally referred to as just “Le Pin,” produces some of the most decadent and complex Merlot in the world. At the cost of $4,000 per bottle, on average, collectors are willing to pay top dollar to get a taste of these renowned wines. Château Le Pin’s best vintages can garner even higher prices on the secondary market; some of the top-ranked vintages are valued at $10,000 or more per bottle. Whether you’re a passionate fan of Bordeaux or an established investor looking to add to your portfolio of valuable wines, it’s important to know which years from Le Pin are considered the greatest in the estate’s history.