Opinion

Clos des Lambrays: tasting mature vintages

Tasting the 1990 and 2008 vintages of the grand cru Clos des Lambrays.

Walls' hidden gems: Moulin de la Gardette, Gigondas

Rhône producer to know: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, Vinsobres

Drinkable and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...

Anson: New Catena Institute study shows the value of terroir

Jane Anson reflects on why our understanding of terroir is so important...

Southern Rhône white wines: how do they compare?

There is fascinating diversity among the Southern Rhône's white wines despite only making up 4% of production

Anson: Château Marquis de Terme is an estate on the rise

Jane Anson tastes all vintages back to 2009 at a Bordeaux estate that is 'flourishing'...

A Château Margaux wine tasting masterclass

See Jane Anson's exclusive report and tasting notes...

Anson: Bordeaux's single-variety wines under the spotlight

Jane Anson lifts the lid on single-variety wines in Bordeaux, from Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet

Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier Sélections Parcellaires 2020

Decanter bookmarks: What to read, watch and listen to this month

The best books, podcasts, films and shows for wine lovers...

Bordeaux vineyard prices in 2020: Trends to watch

From frost hitting prices to the rise of famous appellations, Jane Anson analyses the new figures...

Anson: Château Lassegue vertical 2009-2018

Aged Condrieu – how it develops plus 40 wines tasted

Meet the new guard at St-Emilion's Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse

Jane Anson speaks to young winemaker Joséphine Duffau-Lagarrosse about what comes next...

Kylie wines: Andrew Jefford meets the star and tastes the range

Andrew Jefford discusses Kylie Minogue’s rosé wines with the star...

Anson: Cabernet and Merlot 'space vines' take root on earth

Jane Anson speaks to the scientists involved...

Walls' hidden gems: Domaine du Banneret, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Decanter readers share their Covid experiences

Readers share their own experiences....

Bordeaux 2020 en primeur wines: What to expect

A sneak preview of the wine style and best-performing appellations ahead of Jane Anson's full verdict...

Walls: Top-quality and great-value Côte-Rôtie alternatives

Luczy: Williams Selyem – an icon of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

A new chapter for this pioneering producer…

Anson & Walls: La Lagune and Jaboulet La Chapelle masterclass

Walls: The magic of mature Gigondas

Matt Walls examines seven mature vintages of Gigondas wines and reports on what is drinking well now and what should be kept cellared for a little while longer.

Rhône discovery: 10 exciting producers to know

Matt Walls highlights 10 of his favourite Rhône producers...

How Champagne 2020 wines are shaping up

Giles Fallowfield reports from a 'vins clairs' tasting with top growers...

Luczy: California Sauvignon Blanc and the top wines to buy

Three distinct European-influenced styles have emerged…

Matt Walls' hidden gems: Domaine Burgaud, Côte-Rôtie

Matt Walls shines the light on this under-the-radar producer, Domaine Burgaud.

Comment: How the US fine wine market looks in 2021

Key trends in the market in 2021...

Anson: What’s new in Bordeaux in 2021?

From new owners to winemaking changes, Jane Anson has the inside track...

Wine tasting: an expert guide