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Charles Curtis MW

150 years of Burgundy excellence...

Burgundy’s young talent: 10 sensational producers and their wines

Burgundy's future legends...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 24 August 22
Through the lens of time: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

A fresh look at this prestige blanc de blancs cuvée...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 17 August 22
Burgundy 2021: What to expect

A first look at Burgundy's 2021 vintage...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 15 August 22
A restless innovator: Champagne Jacques Lassaigne producer profile

Unique, compelling Champagnes that should be on your radar

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 11 August 22
Exploring white Burgundy in three steps

Burgundy whites at three different levels...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 4 August 22
Remembering Clive Coates MW, an authority on Burgundy and Bordeaux

Charles Curtis MW pays tribute to wine critic Clive Coates MW, who has passed away aged 81.

By Charles Curtis MW Published 2 August 22

Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter masterclass: Krug

A rare look at one of Champagne's most illustrious stars...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 27 July 22
Clos de Tart: 1947-2019 vertical tasting

15 wines tasted between 1947 and 2019...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 15 July 22
Enjoying mature Bordeaux: top tips and the best old vintages

Charles Curtis MW on how to find and enjoy mature Bordeaux wines...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 4 July 22
Mature Burgundy: best from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s

20 old Burgundies tasted and rated...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 21 June 22
Understanding Echézeaux plus 16 wines worth seeking out

The essential guide to this grand cru luminary...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 13 June 22
Long Island, New York: regional profile

The producers to know and the wines to buy…

By Charles Curtis MW Published 16 May 22

Finding value in the Côte de Nuits: 21 wines to seek out

We have to face it, good Burgundy isn’t getting any cheaper – knowing where to look to find real value is becoming more difficult. Expert insight is surely the best way forward.

By Charles Curtis MW Published 11 May 22
Château Latour: 1990-2010 vertical tasting

The brilliance and restrained power of Château Latour...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 4 May 22
Château Lafite-Rothschild: 1986-2010 vertical tasting

Tasting notes for Lafite wines from 1986-2010...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 28 April 22
Domaine Coche-Dury: producer profile

An in-depth look into this famously revered estate....

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 6 April 22
My life and job as a personal wine consultant

What does it take to become one?...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 4 April 22
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2019: in-bottle tasting comparison

A fresh look at the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2019 wines now they are in bottle...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 25 March 22

Ravines Wine Cellars: a pioneer of dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes

Current and museum releases, including Argetsinger Rieslings…

By Charles Curtis MW Published 10 March 22
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle: vertical tasting

Exploring the history of this special bottling...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 4 March 22
Exploring the grands crus of Gevrey-Chambertin

Dive into these world-renowned grand cru vineyard sites...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 23 February 22
Decanter at Home: Bonneau du Martray masterclass – one site, two grands crus

Six Bonneau du Martray wines were tasted in this exceptional masterclass...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 1 February 22
Best Burgundy 2020 premier cru wines

Top-scoring Burgundy 2020 premier cru wines worth seeking out

By Charles Curtis MW Published 24 January 22
Best value white Burgundy 2020 en primeur to buy

Top value white wines from this hot but successful vintage.

By Charles Curtis MW Published 21 January 22