Jascots signs distribution deal with Château de Pommard

Jascots has signed a deal with Château de Pommard as its privileged on-trade distributor across the UK.

Bourgogne 2019 vintage an ‘exceptional but peculiar one'

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has described the 2019 vintage as “without doubt a peculiar one”, adding the grape quality was "exceptional and "worthy of a year with a nine".  

Wine club collapse prompts major sell-off

Over 4,000 bottles of fine wine are to go under the hammer in an online auction next week following the collapse of Lincolnshire-based wine club 3D Wines.

Gymkhana star takes home Sud de France UK Sommelier gong

A new winner has been crowned the Sud de France UK Sommelier of the Year after finalists went head-to-head to put their skills and knowledge to the test under the eyes of the judges.

Jeroboams adds Domaine Pierre Damoy to portfolio

Jeroboams has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Burgundy producer Domaine Pierre Damoy.

New DGC region for Côtes de Provence

The Côtes de Provence AOC has announced its fifth sub-region to achieve DGC national terroir designation status.

Provence harvest off to a ‘promising’ start

Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence (CIVP) has announced a “promising start” to the harvest season across Côtes de Provence, Coteaux Varois en Provence and Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.

Tim Atkin MW: Fanfare for a Chablis titan

TIM ATKIN MW: Wine critic, broadcaster, co-chair of the IWC

Jeroboams brings taste of Malkovich to UK

Jeroboams has become the latest merchant to tap into star potential with the UK launch of a range from actor John Malkovich’s southern French estate, Les Quelles de la Coste.

FMV adds Rhône house Château La Nerthe

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its French portfolio with Rhône house Château La Nerthe.

Online wine auction first for Brightwells

Brightwells has extended its online timed auctions to cover French wine for the first time.

Calvet headline wine partner of this year’s LRF

French wine brand Calvet has been confirmed as the headline wine partner of this year’s London Restaurant Festival (LRF).

Glynn Purnell signs on for continued partnership with Calvet

Top selling French brand Calvet has renewed its partnership with Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell, with several new initiatives in the pipeline for autumn.

Jadot expands Oregon winery

Maison Louis Jadot has opened its first tasting room outside Burgundy.

French authorities move against makers of blue wine

French authorities have launched a prosecution against the makers of Corsican blue wine, Imajyne.

Liv-ex releases 2019 classification

Wine buyers continue to diversify away from Bordeaux, according to the latest biennial classification list from global wine-trading platform Liv-ex, released today.

EWGA Wines to distribute Champagne Boizel

EWGA Wines has signed a deal with the Boizel family to become the exclusive on-trade UK distributor of the Champagne brand.

France rebuffs Trump on wine tax threat

Bruno Le Maire, France’s minister of finance, has rejected a threat from US President Donald Trump to impose a levy on imports of French wine into the US.

Wine Paris sets its stall for a second successful year

Q&A: Jan Konetzki, director of wine, Ten Trinity Square

Lisa Riley meets the sommelier who has been Chatéau Latour and Artemis Domaines’ ambassador since 2016