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Condrieu’s comeback

The epitome of Viognier, Condrieu makes some of the world’s most remarkable wines – yet this appellation in the Northern Rhône came close to disappearing. Sophie Thorpe dives into its brush with fate and how producers manage Viognier’s natural hedonism to create wines that stand the test of time Honeysuckle, peach, jasmine. Ripe, perfumed and…

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Napa 2023: vintage report

Since the fruit came into the winery, Napa’s winemakers have been quietly confident about the 2023 vintage – with murmurs of greatness. Now, as the first wines from the year are released, we find out whether the vintage is as good as the rumours suggest  As we commented in our 2022 report, vintages in Napa…

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What is Premiere Napa Valley?

Created by Napa Valley Vintners, the Premiere Napa Valley wine auction takes place every February. Here’s everything you need to know about the event and the lots on offer  What is Premiere Napa Valley?  Inspired in part by the Hospices de Beaune, Premiere Napa Valley (PNV) is a wine auction that takes place every February…

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Lalou Bize-Leroy: a living legend

  Each year, our Buying + Partner Director Corentin Margier visits Maison Leroy in Auxey-Duresses to sample the new releases. Here, he reports on his tasting with “Lalou”, the legendary matriarch of the Leroy empire It’s a damp and foggy morning when I arrive once again in the very quiet streets of Auxey-Duresses for my…

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Title Rhône 2023- the critics’ verdict

Rhône 2023: the critics’ verdict

The 2023 vintage was far from easy in the Rhône Valley – but has clearly produced some charming wines. As the critics publish their reports on the year, we round up what they’re saying about the vintage and its wines, from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Côte-Rôtie   The 2023 vintage in the Rhône was – like elsewhere…

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Piedmont 2022: vintage focus

Piedmont 2022: vintage focus

After the hallowed 2021 vintage in Piedmont, 2022 was a more challenging growing season. The wines it produced, however, have so far surprised both winemakers and critics. As the first 2022 Barbarescos are set to be released, we take a look at the year  The 2022 vintage was the second in a row to be…

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Piedmont 2021: vintage focus

Piedmont 2021: vintage focus

Ever since the fruit came into the winery, the Piedmont’s producers have been talking about the 2021 vintage in hallowed terms. As the first Barolos from the year are released, we dive into the revered vintage, looking at what both producers and critics are saying about the year  There’s been no shortage of hype about…

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The new Domaine des Chézeaux

In 2021, Charles van Canneyt – of Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat – purchased the little-known Domaine des Chézeaux. Ahead of the release of his first vintage, we dive into the backstory of this Gevrey-Chambertin property – one that is set to be one of the Côte de Nuits’s most exciting new addresses  When Alain Hudelot retired in…

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