Bordeaux 2018 releases: Palmer goes big on small supply
A steady trickle of Bordeaux 2018 releases has continued...
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The history of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Promotional feature. A long family tale...
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Ch. Margaux's Pavillon Blanc was one of the white wines of the 2018 vintage, according to Jane Anson. Credit: Benjamin Zingg / Wikipedia Best Bordeaux dry whites of 2018
Jane Anson found plenty of surprises when tasting...
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The cellars at Cheval Blanc, one of Jane Anson's top rated estates in the Bordeaux 2018 vintage. Credit: Ian Shaw / Alamy Bordeaux 2018: En Primeur
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Bordeaux en primeur tasting Credit: Decanter Bordeaux 2018 can crack America if prices drop, say US merchants
It's a high-powered vintage that should suit ‘American palates'...
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St-Julien's top wines are ripe but balanced in 2018. Credit: ROUX Olivier/SAGAPHOTO.COM / Alamy Top St-Julien 2018 wines: 'Silky and gorgeous'
An impressive showing in this appellation...
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Tasting a barrel sample of Haut-Brion 2018... Credit: Georgina Hindle Best Pessac-Léognan and Graves 2018 wines
Some high scores for the reds...
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Vieux Château Certan scored well in 2018. Credit: Credit: Decanter / Miguel Lecuona Best Pomerol 2018 wines: A 'signature' year
The top scoring wines are 'clearly incredible'...
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Château La Vieille Cure is an estate to watch in 2018, says Jane Anson. Médoc and Fronsac 2018: Hidden gems
Step outside of the major appellations...
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The 2018 harvest underway at Sigalas Rabaud.near to Bommes in Sauternes. Credit: Georges Gobet / AFP / Getty Best Sauternes 2018 wines: Where to look in a mixed year
The top wines are rich and luxurious....
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Château Cos d’Estournel managed the conditions particularly well in 2018, says Jane Anson. Top St-Estèphe 2018 wines: 'A year for hedonists'
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Credit: Decanter / Miguel Lecuona Best St-Emilion 2018 wines: 'Up there with 2015'
St-Emilion has delivered a top vintage in 2018...
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Château Palmer Credit: Decanter / Miguel Lecuona Best Margaux 2018 wines: A 'highlight' of en primeur
A highlight of the en primeur tastings, says Jane Anson...
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Bordeaux En Primeur 2018: Angélus first to release with ‘sensible move’ back to 2015 price
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Credit: Credit: Decanter / Miguel Lecuona Best Pauillac 2018 wines tasted en primeur
Most estates have produced bold and ripe 2018 wines...
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Château Lafite Rothschild Credit: Decanter / Miguel Lecuona Best Bordeaux 2018 wines: Top scores
The top scoring wines...
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The cellars at Cheval Blanc, one of Jane Anson's top rated estates in the Bordeaux 2018 vintage. Credit: Ian Shaw / Alamy Bordeaux 2018 wines: Our en primeur verdict
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Bringing in the harvest at Gracciano della Seta. Credit: graccianodellaseta.com Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 & 2015 Riservas: Gaining ground
Plenty to praise here...
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Just 4,100 bottles of Poggio di Sotto's Brunello 2014 - 'a standout for the vintage' - were produced due to the difficult growing season. Credit: collemassariwines.it Brunello di Montalcino 2014: What to look for
An atypical vintage but the quality is there if you know where to look...
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There were divided opinions about the vintage, but Alessandro Mori of Il Marroneto took the opportunity to release the first ever Madonna delle Grazie Riserva. Credit: ilmarroneto.com Brunello Riserva 2013: 'A delectable study of terroir'
Mixed results, but the top wines are among the best from Montalcino...
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Almost 200 estates were represented at this year's Chianti Classico Collection tasting in Florence. Credit: Michaela Morris / Decanter Chianti Classico new releases: A buyer's guide
Some great Chiantis to buy this year...
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Troplong Mondot in St-Emilion is expecting record visitor numbers at Bordeaux en primeur week for the 2018 vintage. Credit: Per Karlsson - BKWine.com / Alamy ‘Record’ bookings at châteaux for Bordeaux en primeur week
More than 6,000 people will attend barrel tastings and châteaux visits...
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Bordeaux en primeur tasting Credit: Decanter Bordeaux 2018 arrives in a delicate market, says Liv-ex
Eyes will be on quality as hundreds of tasters descend on the Bordeaux 2018 en primeur week...
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Barolo Riservas require a minimum of five years in wood and bottle before release. Credit: cavallotto.com Barolo Riserva 2013: 'Some first-rate wines'
Are the 2013 Riservas worth buying?
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The commune of Serralunga d'Alba has produced wines of 'heft, structure and staying power'. Credit: Matteo Colombo / Getty Images Barolo 2015: Vintage report and 89 wines rated
An ideal vintage to drink in the next decade...
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The hilltop village of Barbaresco, overlooking the Tanaro river. Credit: aerial-photos.com / Alamy Stock Photo Barbaresco 2016 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases
Wines worth waiting for...
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What to expect from Bordeaux 2018 Anson: How is the Bordeaux 2018 vintage shaping up?
What should we be looking out for?
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Bordeaux en primeur tasting Credit: Decanter Anson: How the Bordeaux 2018 vintage is shaping up - part two
Part two examining this vintage...
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90% of vines planted in the Gimblett Gravels district are red varieties. Credit: sacredhill.com Gimblett Gravels 2016: Vintage snapshot
Getting to grips with the 2016 vintage...
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St-Joseph is where the best value can be found. Credit: age fotostock / Alamy Stock Photo Best value Rhône 2017 wines
Matt Walls finds value in the Rhône...
