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Burgundy 2024 en primeur: White wines shine amid a small and challenging harvest

Care to be taken to find greatness in tiny yields...

By Charles Curtis MW Last updated 27 January 26
Best value Burgundy 2024 wines en primeur

Fine picks down south...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 26 January 26
Chassagne & Puligny-Montrachet 2024: The ‘irresistible’ wines to have in your cellar

Wines with lasting appeal for Chardonnay lovers...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 25 January 26
Meursault 2024: Top picks from a host of ageworthy wines

Top producers overcame weather obstacles and some great wines emerged from Meursault in 2024, often showing the structure for ageing.

By Charles Curtis MW Published 24 January 26
Pommard & Volnay 2024: Pick of the bunch from an early-drinking set of wines

A drinking vintage...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 23 January 26

Vosne-Romanée & Nuits-St-Georges 2024: Top buys from a lively and fruity bunch

Approach with caution and do your research...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 22 January 26
Decanter’s Dream Destination: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes, France

A five-star Relais & Châteaux property where four worlds intersect...

By Georgie Hindle Published 22 January 26
Chambolle-Musigny 2024: Our expert’s picks from a tiny offering

The wines to buy en primeur from a miniscule bunch...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 21 January 26
Morey-St-Denis 2024: Winemaking talent shines amid challenges

Rapid adaptations and creative thinking in a tumultuous year...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 21 January 26
Uncover hidden gems: Affordable Bordeaux and Burgundy wines

Fourteen top buys for less than £30...

By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated 20 January 26
Burgundy 2024 Vintage Report

By Decanter Staff Published 20 January 26

Gevrey-Chambertin 2024: The best of the year’s ‘crisp and fresh’ wines

Do your research before buying...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 20 January 26
This new book is ‘far from an impenetrable reference guide, but not in the least oversimplified,’ says our regular reviewer

The first in a new series about Bordeaux’s main communes...

By Sophie Thorpe Published 20 January 26
Wine investment: Modest growth for top Burgundies

Green shoots for Burgundy?..

By Chris Mercer Published 15 January 26
Wine Paris 2026: A new era for the global drinks industry

Sponsored by Wine Paris 2026

Returning from 9-11 February in Paris, discover what's new in 2026...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 January 26
Younger generations: Château Coupe-Roses & Boschkloof

All change in Minervois and Stellenbosch...

By Author collaboration Last updated 6 January 26
Younger generations: Herbert & Co and Gramona

A trip to Champagne and Catalonia...

By Author collaboration Last updated 6 January 26

Younger generations: The fresh faces taking charge at family wineries

All change at these family wineries...

By Author collaboration Last updated 6 January 26
Wines of the Year 2025: The Rhône, Champagne & regional France

The best wines from across France...

By Natalie Earl Published 2 January 26
Wines of the Year 2025: Bordeaux & Burgundy

The best of France's greatest regions...

By Author collaboration Published 1 January 26
Ten top Echézeaux producers you need to know

The names to know...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 29 December 25
Why Echézeaux is the grand cru to have in your cellar

A grand cru sweet spot?...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 29 December 25
Tom Hewson’s top Champagnes of 2025

A few Champagne favourites from 2025...

By Tom Hewson Published 27 December 25

Decanter’s 100-point wines of 2025

Only the very best need apply...

By Rupert Millar Published 26 December 25
Four decades of Château Margaux: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Masterclass

An exceptional insight into the Bordeaux first growth with eight wines over four decades...

By Georgie Hindle Published 23 December 25
Matt Walls: Reflections on 2025 and his favourite Rhône wines of the year

Looking back on the year...

By Matt Walls Published 23 December 25
New Champagne releases to buy this festive season as prices ease

Now could be the time to stock up...

By Tom Hewson Published 20 December 25
Festive Champagne cocktails to make at home

Easy sparkling cocktail recipes...

By Julie Sheppard Last updated 18 December 25
Bordeaux 2005: 23 top wines tasted two decades on

The top labels reassessed 20 years on...

By Alice Brandon Last updated 17 December 25

Three white Burgundies under £25 that overdeliver

Budget Burgundy – is it possible or simply a fantasy?...

By Charles Curtis MW Published 17 December 25
2Tier Trading: Discovering artisan Champagnes and boutique bubbles

Sponsored by 2Tier Trading

Top grower Champagne producers to seek out...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 16 December 25
International Pinot Meunier Day: Celebrate a grape shining from Champagne to Oregon

A former workhouse variety in the spotlight...

By Elie Lloyd Ellis Published 16 December 25