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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: Troplong, Haut-Bailly and VCC released

See scores and price analysis...

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
Bordeaux 2023 releases: Price cuts in early campaign

Trend for year-on-year price cuts continues in week two of campaign...

By Chris Mercer Published 8 May 24
A drink with… Dr. Dimitri Van Limbergen and Dr. Paulina Komar

New insights into Roman winemaking...

By Chris Mercer Published 8 May 24
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Lafite Rothschild released

Merchants and analysts react warmly to release price...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 2 May 24
Ambitious Coterie Holdings hires Andrew Shaw as wine director

Senior industry figure joins UK wine firm with ambitious growth plans...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 30 April 24

Christie’s to auction ‘last treasures’ of Avery family wine cellar

'Many of these wines, with this provenance, will never come to auction again...'

By Chris Mercer Published 25 April 24
Haut-Brion owner Clarence Dillon launches ‘Klara’ wines

New organic range sourced from across southern France...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 22 April 24
DWWA Market Guide: A helping hand in the competitive UK wine market

Decanter's new initiative will act as a link to purposeful interactions between buyers and producers seeking representation in the UK market...

By Chris Mercer Published 22 April 24
‘Electronic tongue’ finds white wine faults before human panel

Study suggests the technology could help detect wine faults earlier...

By Chris Mercer Published 19 April 24
Italian restaurant offers free wine for ditching phones

'Digital detox' offer at Verona restaurant Al Condominio...

By Chris Mercer Published 17 April 24
No room for Bordeaux en primeur price rises, says report

New Liv-ex report on market conditions ahead of en primeur releases...

By Chris Mercer Published 16 April 24

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