It has been nearly five years since the Bordeaux fine wine market, which had been riding an incredible high, came to a screeching halt and it has been on a downward spiral ever since - until now.
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Published: 29 April, 2016
With Burgundy prices edging ever upwards, supply short and demand on a high, Tim Atkin MW looks at canny buys.
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Published: 29 April, 2016
French winemaker JP Chenet is moving into the dispense on-trade market in partnership with Vimto Out Of Home.
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Published: 28 April, 2016
Italy, France and Spain continue to dominate in terms of production, but who is drinking the most wine?
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Published: 28 April, 2016
In recent weeks, much emphasis has been placed on the short-term benefits of global warming.
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Published: 27 April, 2016
Armit Wines has become the exclusive UK agent for Champagne Geoffroy, hoping to capitalise on boosted sales of growers' champagne.
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Published: 26 April, 2016
Rhone Valley based Cellier des Princes, has appointed the Bibendum PLB Group to distribute its wines across all channels in the UK.
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Published: 26 April, 2016
Côtes du Rhône (CDR) wine exports to Britain increased by more than 2% last year, but their value jumped by more than 12% to €82m (£63.5m) suggesting a commercial shift toward the mid-to high-end market is paying off.
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Published: 22 April, 2016
The Wine and Spirits Trade Association put English sparkling wine up against Champagne in a blind tasting in Paris.
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Published: 21 April, 2016
Bernard Magrez and his daughter Cecile Daquin, of Chateau Pape Clement, are urging other chateaux owners to be 'very prudent' this year when it comes to en primeur pricing. "This could be the last chance for Bordeaux" to woo back buyers warns Daquin.
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Published: 18 April, 2016
Les Grands Chais de France is preparing to expand its offering of premium wines to the UK market following the purchase of Château Belles Eaux in the South of France.
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Published: 07 April, 2016
Louis Latour, Burgundy's maverick negociant and wine producer, is remembered as a man with a passion and a history
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Published: 05 April, 2016
Drinks connoisseurs looking to increase their knowledge of one Europe's oldest spirits can sign-up for a professional one-day course, which is returning to London following a sold out event in New York.
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Published: 04 April, 2016
A judicial investigation into suspected fraudulent wine production in France is underway following a major customs police swoop in the heart of Burgundy.
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Published: 01 April, 2016
Thiénot Bordeaux-Champagne has appointed ex-Majestic buyer, Nick Dagley as its new commercial director for the UK and Ireland.
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Published: 30 March, 2016
The Association de Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion will be bringing representatives of 38 châteaux to London for a tasting next month.
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Published: 30 March, 2016
The latest data from French customs shows Bordeaux wine exports to Britain fell sharply by almost 7% (6.79%) last year when compared with 2014, but their value increased by 2.08%.
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Published: 29 March, 2016
Mouton Cadet, the official wine of the 2016 Ryder Cup, has partnered with legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to create a limited edition prestige cuvée for this year's competition.
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Published: 29 March, 2016
Leading UK agency Boutinot has added organic Provence estate Château Gairoird to its portfolio.
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Published: 18 March, 2016
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux wines has hired Fiona Juby as its market consultant for the UK.
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