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Northern RhoneAs in the rest of France, 2003 was one of the hottest ever experienced in Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and St-Joseph. James Lawther MW finds out if the wines suffered.
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In Focus: Australia’s Adelaide Hills -
The Angel of St-Emilion: Château Angélus -
Raising Margaret -
Pierre Perrin – Decanter interview -
Vintage report: Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004The 2004 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the best since 2001, writes JAMES LAWTHER MW, with a minerally balance and freshness, and long ageing potential
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Producer profile: Domaine de la Grange des PèresThe cult wine producer situated in the Languedoc region of l'Hérault...
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Bordeaux Supérieur wine: Living Up To The LabelBordeaux Supérieur is just one step up from generic AC Bordeaux, but you can find some great value wines. JAMES LAWTHER MW introduces the category, and picks his top 10.
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The Bordeaux area: Inner WorkingsInner Workings; Who contols the Bordeaux market
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Cote Chalonnaise Getting Better -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape- Wines from the Rhone, 2001The last in a run of four good vintages in the Rhône, 2001 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced some great wines with balance and length. JAMES LAWTHER MW picks his best of the year
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Pomerol Hidden depths -
Côtes de FrancsThis tiny appellation contains some big names. Its wines are similar to those of Castillon, but with a stronger Cabernet influence. There's also a limited production of good whites.
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Côtes de CastillonIn the last five years, winemaking stars from Saint-Emilion have been rushing to invest in Castillon. The cool-climate wines produced here today have earned an enviable reputation.
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Côtes de BourgThe Côtes de Bourg landscape – and wines – are full of character. Wine has been made here since Roman times, but a new elegant style and improved quality have transformed the area
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Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
Think of somewhere long, thin, and famous for its white Cadillacs, and Sunset Strip might spring to mind. But in the world of Bordeaux wine, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux fits the bill.
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Côtes de Blaye Premières
The vineyards of Blaye are dotted throughout the area, interspersed with asparagus fields. The wines are traditionally crisper than those of Bourg, with a move towards a riper style.
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Barrique Bordelaise: Super coopersAlongside Bordeaux's historical attractions, the region's barriques are monuments in their own right. JAMES LAWTHER MW charts the history – and future – of these cradles of wine
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St Emilion: True gritThe unique quality of St-Emilion wines depends to a large extent on the region's various soils. And there are a lot of them. JAMES LAWTHER MW gets his hands dirty
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Pape Clément: A Graves classicChâteau Pape Clément is in a classic style, 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. JAMES LAWTHER MW visits an estate whose wines are better than ever
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Vacqueyras is The New Kid in Town -
Wendouree: Taking it Slowly -
Fronsac: the return
Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac are clawing back their former glory, with many wines that now compete with top-class St-Emilion. JAMES LAWTHER MW looks at the 2000 vintage
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The beauty of Clare
Riesling has enjoyed a second renaissance in the Clare Valley since the mid-1990s. Its much-loved intense, limey character is all down to the terroir, says JAMES LAWTHER MW
