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Bordeaux 2014: Small quantities mark en primeur campaign amid flurry of releases -
Bordeaux 2014: Rush of releases but buyers still in short supplyMost of the major names in Bordeaux 2014 have now released their wine in a campaign that continues to be mixed and has been called 'stop-start' by some merchants.
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Bordeaux 2014: Cheval Blanc, Ausone release in fading campaignJust a few wines remain in the Bordeaux 2014 campaign, as both Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau Ausone came out at 360 euros per bottle ex-Bordeaux, up 20% from the 2013 price.
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Bordeaux 2014: Haut Brion, Talbot lead fresh round of releases -
Bordeaux 2014: Lafite releases but merchants concerned at small quantity -
Bordeaux 2014: Rauzan Segla the ‘clear winner’ among recent releases, says Farr VintnersChateau Rauzan-Segla's release of its Bordeaux 2014 wine has been welcomed by several merchants, but the en primeur campaign as a whole has still struggled to hit top gear.
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Bordeaux drinking windows: timed to perfection -
Medoc and Graves Vintage Guide -
Producer profile: Château Cos d’EstournelChâteau Cos d’Estournel in St-Estèphe is a landmark in more than one way.
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Producer profile: Château Lafite RothschildRead a profile of Medoc 1855 first growth Chateau Lafite Rothschild, including the history of the estate and its vineyards...
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Bordeaux 2011: Chateau Lafite Rothschild releases at €420 per bottleChateau Lafite Rothschild has released its 2011 at €420 per bottle to the wine trade, a reduction of 30% on last year's price of €600.
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Producer profile: Château Calon-SégurIt was once one of the most publicity-shy estates in Bordeaux, but today the new owners of this St-Estèphe third growth are laying out the welcome mat. But has this changed the wine?
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Decanter Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter -
Chinese hotel owner completes Bordeaux chateau buy -
Aux 4 Coins du Vin, Bordeaux – FranceAux 4 Coins du Vin is showcasing 32 DWWA-winning wines by the glass this October
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Opus One opens Bordeaux officeOpus One is aiming to strengthen its sales networks around the world by opening a dedicated office in Bordeaux which will deal with all exports.
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Anson: Bordeaux 2015 behind the scenes – part two -
Anson on Thursday: Bordeaux en primeur – first bite -
Bordeaux 2013: Medoc chateaux lifted by Cabernet harvestSeveral Medoc wine chateaux are upbeat on the state of their 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon harvest, as picking draws to a close earlier than expected.
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Bordeaux 2014: Autumn heatwave gives Cabernet narrow lead, say consultants -
Bordeaux 2011: Chateau d’Yquem holds back from en primeur campaignThe director of Chateau d'Yquem, Pierre Lurton, has said he will not be releasing the 2011 vintage en primeur at this time.
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Bordeaux 2013: Chateau d’Yquem holds back 2013 wine from en primeur campaignChateau d'Yquem has said it will not release its 2013 Sauternes during the traditional period of the Bordeaux en primeur campaign, despite the wine's high rating among critics.
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Bordeaux 2013: Concern at Pontet-Canet early releaseAs the en primeur week gets underway, the initial feedback of Pontet Canet’s early release has been one of concern.
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Bordeaux 2013: Pomerol has right bank lead as producers adopt ‘Burgundy approach’ -
Bordeaux 2013: Chinese en primeur interest wanesThere have been fewer non-French wine buyers attending en primeur week for the 2013 vintage, with notable absences by the Chinese in particular.
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Bordeaux 2013: ‘We have never worked harder’Amid the gossip and intrigue surrounding en primeur week, producers and chateaux owners recall a 2013 vintage that was a test of nerve and stamina.
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Bordeaux 2013: Gazin releases price as early campaign beckonsChateau Gazin in Pomerol has taken the unusual step of releasing its price during the official en primeur week, as Bordeaux gears up for an early campaign for the 2013 vintage.
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Bordeaux 2013: Calls for price cuts as chateaux gear up for quick-fire campaignChateaux, negociants and buyers expect a short-lived en primeur campaign for the 'early drinking' 2013 vintage, amid growing calls for the top estates to drop their prices.
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Bordeaux 2013: Chateaux forced to chaptalise in toughest vintage for years -
Bordeaux 2013: ‘A vintage for terroir, and for money’, says SpurrierA tough time for Merlot on Bordeaux's left bank has yielded some unusual wines from a 2013 vintage that strongly reflects a chateau's terroir and also its financial resources, according to experts.
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Bordeaux 2013: Pichon Baron releases 2013 down 17%What is expected to be a very busy week for the Bordeaux 2013 en primeurs began early this morning, with AXA Millésimes releasing its stable of Bordeaux wines.
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Bordeaux 2013: ‘All wines to sell within three years,’ says UGC president
