France
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Bordeaux 2025: Ideal conditions lead to luscious SauternesExceptional conditions for exceptional wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Summer rains save the day in St-EmilionLimestone soils shine in torrid conditions...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Quiet successes amid a challenging vintage in PomerolTiny but mighty...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: A bijou but precise vintage in St-JulienPoise and personality...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The best wines from Margaux's 'miracle vintage'A year of extremes yields very drinkable wines...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Fresh and fragrant wines abound in PauillacClassical proportions despite the arid season...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Terroir-transparency on full display in Pessac–Léognan & GravesA paradox vintage...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Cool soils beat the heat in St-EstèpheBenefits of a cooler terroir...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025: The vintage verdict and top-scoring winesA paradoxical year that has produced some stunning results. Read Georgie Hindle's report after just over three weeks of en primeur tastings with more than 800 Bordeaux 2025 wines reviewed.
By Georgie Hindle Published
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10 of the best value grand cru classé estates in BordeauxGreat value châteaux...
By Marc Bouffard Published
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Bordeaux 2025: Can the Bordelais make their wines irresistible again?Or is this really the end of en primeur as we know it?
By Rupert Millar Published
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Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?As Bordeaux 2025 en primeur wines arrive...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Wine investment: Bordeaux 2025 campaign imminentA snapshot of the market context...
By Chris Mercer Published
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The daring dynamos of Champagne's Montagne de ReimsAn insider's guide to the new names in the Montagne de Reims...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Five key takeaways from Bordeaux 2025: Early, concentrated and full of promiseThe vintage in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Bordeaux 2025 en primeur: Everything you need to know with Decanter's expert insightsExclusive coverage not to miss...
By Chris Mercer Published
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30 Provence wines for Rhône lovers to seek outThey're not so different you know...
By Matt Walls Published
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‘Like our music, this wine is for everyone’ – Queen drummer Roger Taylor launches rosé wineQueen Côtes de Provence Rosé Cuvée Rock n’ Roll 2025 will be available in the UK from 5 May. Our expert gets a first taste.
By Julie Sheppard Published
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The best sub-£50 Champagnes from the Montagne de ReimsThere's gold in them thar hills...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Lafite 1870 magnums smash estimates in 'immortal' Bordeaux auctionThirst for rare Bordeaux drives total sales above $2m...
By Chris Mercer Published
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$15 white Burgundy and magnums of Riesling: What our Burgundy expert drinks at homeIt's not all Burgundy actually...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Planning an overnight trip in Champagne? Here’s how to do it in styleGet to the heart of Champagne with these expert-recommended itineraries...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Salon’s Cristian Rimoldi: ‘Champagne is one of the easiest wines to pair with food’A chat with Champagne Salon and Delamotte's Cristian Rimoldi...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Château la Borie: The wizard of SuzeWho is behind this spectacular transformation?
By Matt Walls Published
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Champagne Report: The two faces of the Montagne de ReimsThis Champagne sub-region has many aspects...
By Tom Hewson Published
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Andrew Jefford: France's wine appellations need reformOur award-winning columnist argues for bold changes to make France's wine appellations fit for purpose as winemakers face multiple crises.
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Back in form: The return of South Africa's Bordeaux blendsReturn of a classic...
By Jason Millar Published
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Wine investment: Top-end Tuscan wines buck the trendThe Super Tuscans prove their worth...
By Chris Mercer Published
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‘If the Bordeaux 2025 campaign isn't successful, then En Primeur is dead’ – Edouard MoueixWe are used to Bordeaux’s movers and shakers dressing up each new vintage with a positive spin. But as the region gears up for a pivotal En Primeur season, one of its highest profile names is taking a more forthright approach.
By Guy Woodward Published
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Decanter's first taste of the Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur samples, plus a reminder of the growing season and its impact on quality and quantityA taste of things to come...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Decoding the Mâconnais: Burgundy lovers should keep their eyes on this southern starThe twin stars of quality and value burn brightly in Burgundy's southern climes. Charles Curtis MW takes a look at the sprawling appellations of the Mâconnais.
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Panel tasting results: Superb Alsace grand cru Rieslings from two unique vintagesA brace of thrilling vintages...
By Thierry Meyer Published