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Saint-Péray 2019: Report and top scoring winesOnly a couple of Saint-Péray wines were worthy of recommendation from the 2019 vintage with Matt Walls finding too many lacking acidity and freshness.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019: Report and top scoring winesMatt Walls found the 2019 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to be exceptional in its own way, combining elegance with power, and excelling over neighbouring appellations.
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Lirac & Tavel 2019: Report and top scoring winesThere was surprise at the quality of Lirac and Tavel wines in 2019 given the hot vintage conditions with Matt Walls finding some very good whites and rosés.
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2019: Report and top scoring winesMatt Walls found the best wines from these appellations showed structure, freshness and vibrancy to match the weight of the hot 2019 vintage although there are some that are overly tannic and clunky.
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2019: Report and top scoring winesMatt Walls found mixed results when tasting the 2019 wines but says there are consistent, fresh and expressive whites to be found in Cairanne and balanced reds in Vinsobres.
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Northern Rhône 2019 report plus top scoring winesThere are many that are enjoyable, rich and opulent wines...
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Rhône 2021 en primeur: full vintage report and top-scoring winesMatt Walls provides his expert analysis on this tough vintage...
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Best St-Emilion 2022 wines tasted en primeurA look at the St-Émilion 2022 wines...
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Best Pauillac 2022 wines tasted en primeurA look at the Pauillac 2022 wines...
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Bordeaux en primeur: Batailley, Carruades de Lafite join releasesSigns the campaign is picking up pace...
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Lafleur 2022 en primeur release ‘one of best buys’Analysts highlight wine's value versus other vintages...
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Cheval Blanc, Angélus releases kick-start Bordeaux en primeurTwo major names release their 2022-vintage wines early in the campaign...
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Bordeaux 2022 en primeur: Vintage analysis and first thoughtsA first look – and long-read analysis of the new Bordeaux 2022 vintage...
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Barbaresco Riserva 2018: Vintage report and 11 recommendationsRiservas to enjoy early…
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 & Riserva 2019: New releases in 2023See which of the new releases are worth seeking out...
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New Chianti Classico releases 2023: Top recommendations & best-value picksThe best - and best value - new Chianti Classico bottles to buy this year...
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: New releases in 2023See the top-rated wines in this top-quality tier....
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Chianti Classico Riserva: New releases in 2023See this year's top new wines from the Riserva category...
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Chianti Classico Annata: New releases in 2023Some of Italy’s best value, most versatile and gastronomic wines, says Michaela Morris...
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Barbaresco 2020: Vintage report & 50 wines tastedA very good, and approachable vintage in 2020...
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Barolo Riserva 2017: vintage report and 26 recommendations‘If there is a specific justification for the more austere character of a wine, it can be found in the vintage – and 2017 was that kind of vintage,’ says Aldo Fiordelli
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Angélus, Palmer, Léoville Barton join 2021 en primeur releasesAngélus and Palmer make debuts as campaign picks up pace...
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Pessac-Léognan & Graves 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring winesTasting notes and scores for the top-performing Pessac-Léognan & Graves 2020 wines...
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Margaux 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring winesTasting notes and scores for the top-performing Margaux 2020 wines...
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St-Emilion 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring winesTasting notes and scores for the top-performing St-Emilion 2020 wines...
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St-Julien 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring winesTasting notes and scores for the top-performing St-Julien 2020 wines...
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St-Estèphe 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring winesTasting notes and scores for the top-performing St-Estèphe 2020 wines...
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Pauillac 2020 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring winesTasting notes and scores for the top-performing Pauillac 2020 wines...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2018: full report plus top-scoring winesA vintage full of surprises. See Michaela's notes & scores for 100 Brunello 2018 wines...
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Brunello Riserva 2017 & late releases report: 17 wines to buy2017 Riservas, plus late-release Riserva and annata wines...
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Top-value Brunello di Montalcino 2018: the 10 to buy10 of the best-value Brunellos from the newly released 2018 vintage...
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Top 10 Brunello di Montalcino 2018 wines to drink in 2023The wines on this list are approachable enough to enjoy this year...
