Médoc
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White Graves ReinventionWhite Graves is moving towards a fatter, creamier style in search of its former glory, writes ROGER VOSS
By Roger Voss Last updated
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Reinventing White GravesWhite Graves is moving towards a fatter, creamier style in search of its former glory, writes ROGER VOSS
By Roger Voss Last updated
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Médoc wine: Bed and Board-eauxWith wine lovers flocking to the Médoc from all over the globe, it's little surprise that hospitality is big business. KATHLEEN BUCKLEY names 10 great places to stay and eat.
By Kathleen Buckley Last updated
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Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes: Beyond the paleBy Michael Schuster Last updated
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Graves: class of 2003By Clive Coates MW 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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The Fairytale Commune of Médoc châteauWith three first growths, Pauillac is the Médoc's classiest commune, but its lesser châteaux are often forgotten. STEPHEN BROOK looks at the best of the rest
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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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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Saint-Julien: Model of perectionBy James Lawther MW Last updated
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The other GravesBy Steven Spurrier Last updated
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Sauternes cocktails stir up debate in BordeauxUsing the sweet wine in cocktails has divided opinion among châteaux...
By Chris Mercer Published
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St-Estèphe 2017: Top wines re-tasted after bottlingWell-built, carefully constructed wines here from the 2017 vintage...
By Jane Anson Published
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St-Julien 2017: Top wines re-tasted after bottlingThere is plenty of classicism to be found among the St-Julien 2017 wines...
By Jane Anson Published
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Pessac-Léognan 2017: Top wines re-tasted in the bottleThere are some lovely sculpted wines in this appellation...
By Jane Anson Published
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Keep on running: The Médoc MarathonBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Producer profile: Château Smith Haut LafitteA pioneer in both environmental initiatives and wine tourism...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Creating a grand cruJean Gautreau, owner of this Médoc château, has succeeded in elevating it to grand-cru status, even though it was not listed in the 1855 classification. david peppercorn MW tastes the wines
By David Peppercorn MW Last updated
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Expert’s Choice: Sauternes 2015Perhaps more reliant on getting the ‘right’ weather than most, Bordeaux’s famed sweet wine region struck lucky in 2015, and the wines are a delight for any fan. Stephen Brook selects his top picks...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Bordeaux wine legend André Lurton diesHe helped drive the creation of Pessac-Léognan...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Blinding white wineThe quality of Pessac-Léognan's white wines shines through. STEPHEN BROOK looks at why they have improved so dramatically and selects the most dazzling
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Producer profile: Château BatailleyLearn about this Pauillac fifth growth...
By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Médoc Cru Classés 2010: Panel TastingA look back at the Bordeaux 2010 vintage tasting, which took place in 2014..
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Crus bourgeois 2010: panel tasting results
See the top Cru Bourgeois 2010 wines tasted by Decanter's trio of experts...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Sauternes and Barsac Vintage GuideBy Georgie Hindle Last updated
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‘Terroir…Is that a dog?’ Survey exposes wine knowledgeA new survey in the UK suggests Britons have room for improvement in their wine knowledge...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Sauternes: A fresh debateWhat determines freshness in Sauternes? Is it down to terroir? Vintage perhaps? Or maybe it’s the winemaker’s influence? James Lawther MW considers the relative impact of each of these factors…
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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How the Médoc classified wines taste now: Bordeaux in bottle 2015Jane Anson tastes the 2015 wines in-bottle...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Producer profile: Château d’YquemFine-tuning in vineyard and cellar and a move towards freshness and finesse in both the esteemed Sauternes and dry white have sparked criticism...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Top Pauillac 2017 en primeur scoresExclusive to Premium members...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Top St-Julien 2017 en primeur winesBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Top Pessac-Léognan 2017 red winesAnd which estates survived the notorious frost...
By Jane Anson Last updated