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Chris Mercer

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Chris Mercer is a Bristol-based freelance editor and journalist who spent nearly four years as digital editor of Decanter.com, having previously been Decanter’s news editor across online and print.

He has written about, and reported on, the wine and food sectors for more than 10 years for both consumer and trade media.

Chris first became interested in the wine world while living in Languedoc-Roussillon after completing a journalism Masters in the UK. These days, his love of wine commonly tests his budgeting skills.

Beyond wine, Chris also has an MSc in food policy and has a particular interest in sustainability issues. He has also been a food judge at the UK’s Great Taste Awards.

Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Brane-Cantenac drops 25%

Reaction to latest releases...

Fraudster sentenced over $13m wine investment scam in US

UK national sentenced over scheme that targeted elderly people...

By Chris Mercer Published 3 July 24
Ukrainian wine photographer Arsen Fedosenko dies in war

Tributes paid to talented photographer...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 2 July 24
‘Ultimate’ Champagne auction hits €1.35m in sales at Sotheby’s

Dom Pérignon, Salon and Krug among top lots...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 26 June 24
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Platinum winners: 97-point wines

Explore this year's list of exceptional 97-point Platinum wines...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 26 June 24
Château Montrose owner buys Virginia’s RdV Vineyards

Deal in US is the Bouygues family's first winery purchase outside France...

By Chris Mercer Published 19 June 24
Rare Bordeaux stars as Christie’s Avery cellar auction tops £2.5m

Petrus 1990 and Latour 1961 were among star performers...

By Chris Mercer Published 17 June 24

Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Figeac drops 40% in price

See reaction as high-scoring La Conseillante, Montrose and Beauséjour also released...

By Chris Mercer Published 13 June 24
DWWA 2024 results sneak peek: Styles to watch

As anticipation builds for DWWA results, discover a sneak preview of styles to look out for...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 12 June 24
Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 results

Plus, how to be among the first to see this year's medal winners...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 12 June 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Troplong, Haut-Bailly and VCC released

See scores and price analysis...

By Chris Mercer Published 11 June 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Smith Haut Lafitte released

See initial reaction and compare Decanter scores...

By Chris Mercer Published 10 June 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: High-scoring Beau-Séjour Bécot debuts

See reaction as châteaux Lascombes and Clinet 2023 also released...

By Chris Mercer Published 7 June 24

Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Léoville Las Cases price drops 40%

Early trend for year-on-year price cuts in Bordeaux 2023 en primeur campaign...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 7 June 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Canon and Les Carmes Haut-Brion released

See the latest reaction as two more highly rated estates join the campaign...

By Chris Mercer Published 5 June 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Pichon Baron, Pavie, L’Eglise Clinet out

Bordeaux en primeur picks up pace...

By Chris Mercer Published 4 June 24
Wine investment: Classics shine at HK sale but Bordeaux market still sluggish

Steps in the right direction amid a listless marketplace...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 3 June 24
Luxury Napa Cabernet estate listed for sale at $28.5m

With outdoor pool and 5,000 vines...

By Chris Mercer Published 31 May 24
‘Stone Age mammoth bones’ found in wine cellar

Discovery in Austria called ‘an archaeological sensation’…

By Chris Mercer Published 24 May 24

Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Léoville Poyferré down 33%

Initial reaction as Clos Fourtet also released...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 22 May 24
China, EU trade tension may lead to wine tariffs

Report suggests China could target wine...

By Chris Mercer Published 22 May 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Bélair-Monange and Beychevelle released

Reaction to the new releases...

By Chris Mercer Published 21 May 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Haut-Brion down nearly 40%

Reaction as Cheval Blanc and Lafleur 2023 also released...

By Chris Mercer Published 14 May 24
Collector’s Guide: Champagne

A comprehensive guide to investing and collecting Champagne...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 10 May 24
Chablis wineries counting cost of fierce hailstorm

'Supercell' storm led to hail in vineyard region, but full impact still uncertain...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 10 May 24