Merlot
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New Super Tuscan Solaia and Cheval des Andes wines releasedNew cases of Latour 2009, plus the latest vintages of Masseto, Opus One and Château de Beaucastel's Hommage à Jacques Perrin have all been released
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bolgheri 2017 vintage report: Experience countsInitial impressions of the 2017 vintage, with 35 wines rated...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Anson: Nature vs nurture in Bordeaux wine stylesJane Anson looks at how styles have changed at three top estates...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Lafite owner reveals ‘Hu Yue’, its second Chinese wineThe owner of Château Lafite Rothschild has announced the debut of a second wine from its Chinese estate, Domaine de Long Dai.
By Chris Mercer Published
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Hawke’s Bay eye viewPinot Noir may have found a home in Martinborough and South Island, but what about Bordeaux varietals? James Lawther MW explains that Hawke's Bay is the next great site for Merlot-based blends, and names those on the premium track.
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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Ain’t seen nothing yet: Washington StateFrom humble beginnings Washington State is now catapulted to a paradigm for the winemaking American Dream. ANTHONY DIAS BLUE discovers that its fame is beginning to spread.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Leonetti Cellar: Ageworthy Washington CabernetSerious Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon
By Dr Owen Bargreen Published
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Pomerol 1985
1985 was a good year in Bordeaux, producing Merlot of exceptional quality, and nowhere did this grape do better than in Pomerol, writes DAVID PEPPERCORN MW.
By David Peppercorn MW Last updated
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Pomerol vertical: Château La CabanneJane Anson traces the history of this well-located Pomerol estate
By Jane Anson Last updated
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St-Emilion and Pomerol 2015: Panel tasting resultsBalance, restraint and drinkability run through these Right Bank reds
By Jane Anson Published
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Wine Legend: Château Figeac 1949This vintage had a great intensity of flavour...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Van der Walt and An African DreamBy John Stimpfig Last updated
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Pessac-Léognan: From Larrivet Haut-Brion to hidden gemsThere is a sense of vibrancy and renewal everywhere in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation, says Jane Anson...
By Jane Anson Published
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Pape Clément: A Graves classicChâteau Pape Clément is in a classic style, 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. JAMES LAWTHER MW visits an estate whose wines are better than ever
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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Wine Legend: Ornellaia 2001'Suave... very concentrated' - just one of the reasons Ornellaia 2001 is a wine legend...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Biodynamic St-Emilion: Tasting a decade of Château Fonplégade winesRecent vintages of Château Fonplégade wines in St-Emilion are up there with the appellation's best....
By Jane Anson Published
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Cellar Collection: Château Lagrange, 2005By Chris Wilson Published
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Cellar Collection: Château Pape Clément Rouge 2009By Chris Wilson Published
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Cellar Collection: Château Talbot, 1996By Chris Wilson Published
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Cellar Collection: Tua Rita, Redigaffi 2016By Chris Wilson Published
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Cellar Collection: Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Château Clarke 2003By Chris Wilson Published
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Best buys of the northern Médoc: Eight top estatesGlobal warming is bringing its mixed blessing to this region
By Stephen Brook Published
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Expert’s Choice: Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2016Home to some of the region’s best-value reds....
By James Lawther MW Published
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Anson: Tasting two decades of Château d’IssanJane Anson tastes through the Margaux estate's more recent vintages...
By Jane Anson Published
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Château Quintus: A St-Emilion estate to watchChâteau Quintus is finding its feet since being forged by the owner of Haut-Brion from two pre-existing St-Emilion estates. Here is a profile with in-depth tasting notes on the wines...
By James Lawther MW Published
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Château Figeac: Tasting wines from 1985 to 2016Jane Anson looks at how recent Château Figeac wines taste now, including the highly regarded years of 2015, 2010 and 2009, and also delves into the library vintages of 2004 and 1985.
By Jane Anson Published
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Six world-famous Merlot winesBut do you know these famous Merlot wines...?
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Anson: How the Bordeaux 2019 harvest is looking nowBordeaux winemakers may need a 'seriously brilliant' 2019 vintage given the problems in major markets...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Five Masseto wines to buySusan Hulme MW's top vintages...
By Susan Hulme MW Last updated
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St-Emilion satellites 2015: Panel tasting resultsSee the top wines from this tasting...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Château Lafleur vertical: 1993-2013John Stimpfig tastes 10 vintages of Pomerol legend Lafleur back to 1993...
By John Stimpfig Last updated
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Arnione: A new Bolgheri superstar?Remember the name...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated