Parker rebukes top properties over Bordeaux 2005 prices Friday 9th May 2008 Robert Parker has released his scores for the first tastings of the just-bottled 2005 Bordeaux – with another broadside at high prices from the 'museum pieces' that are the great wines. Full story..
Quenin is new St Emilion president Thursday 8th May 2008 Jean-Francois Quenin, owner of Chateau de Pressac, is to be the new President of the Conseil des Vins de Saint Emilion, as Hubert de Bouard finally steps down. Full story..
Castel buys Oenoalliance Wednesday 7th May 2008 Castel, France's largest wine company, has bought Bordeaux wine merchant Oenoalliance. Full story..
Grange 2003 released Tuesday 6th May 2008 Penfolds has released its 2003 Grange with an estimated price tag of up to AUS$550 (£260, US$510) a bottle. Full story..
Bordeaux 2007: Parker slams with faint praise Friday 2nd May 2008 American wine critic Robert Parker has released his 2007 Bordeaux en primeur scores. He has awarded only three wines up to 100 points - all of them white; among the reds, only four achieved up to a potential 95. Full story..
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