Port 2017: Vintage guide and what to buy
Over 25 recommendations to buy from this top vintage...
Vintage Guides
Which is a good year for wines from the world’s key growing regions? Our vintage guides section is here to help you, whether it’s information on Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany or California that you’re after.
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Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos is the source of its The Stone Terraces Port: 'the quintessence of the finest Douro fruit' according to Richard Mayson in his report. Credit: symington.com -
Bolgheri 2016: One of the best vintages ever?
35 wines tasted and a full vintage report, plus value picks...
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Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux. Credit: Xellery / Wikipedia Bordeaux 2018 sales have been patchy, suggest new figures
Questions continue about Bordeaux en primeur’s future...
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Credit: Nina Assam / Decanter Krug Grande Cuvée: New reviews on latest releases
Simon Field MW reports on the latest wines from Krug...
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Bordeaux en primeur tasting Credit: Decanter Bordeaux 2018 releases: Lafite and Cheval Blanc enter campaign
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...
