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Wine Paris reveals conference programme

Published: 20 November, 2019

Wine Paris has revealed the themes of its 2020 Wine Talks conference programme.

L-R and South West trump ‘irrelevant’ Bordeaux for younger drinkers

Published: 20 November, 2019

The days of the old French wine hierarchy, with Bordeaux and Burgundy sitting atop a carefully calibrated pecking order, are numbered, according to a Harpers cross-trade panel.

Expansion helped insulate against climate challenges, says top Burgundy estate

Published: 13 November, 2019

Things have been tough in European vineyards over the past few years, with Burgundy appellations some of the worst hit in terms of frost damage in 2016 and 2017.

Rhône Valley expects high quality vintage and yields in line with 2018

Published: 13 November, 2019

Vignobles de la Vallée du Rhône has estimated that the 2019 harvest across the Rhône Valley will be down on 2017 but in line with 2018, with expectations “very high” in terms of quality.

Vignobles et Signatures welcomes Domaine Philippe et Sylvain Ravier

Published: 13 November, 2019

Club Vignobles et Signatures has welcomed Domaine Philippe et Sylvain Ravier, marking its first member from the Savoy region.

Matthew Clark partners with Sixteen Ridges to launch By Golly Nouveau

Published: 12 November, 2019

Matthew Clark has partnered with Herefordshire winery Sixteen Ridges to launch By Golly Nouveau - an early release Pinot Noir - to celebrate the French November tradition for young, fruity wines.

French Wine Discoveries returns ‘bigger and better’

Published: 06 November, 2019

The Wines 4 Trade French Wine Discoveries tasting is returning to London in January for its 18 annual tasting in the capital, boasting a 20% increase in exhibitors compared to this year.

Mirabeau acquires wine estate near Saint Tropez

Published: 04 November, 2019

Mirabeau has acquired a 20ha estate near La Garde-Freinet, in the commune of the Golfe de Saint-Tropez, for an undisclosed sum.

Loire exports to the UK gather pace

Published: 04 November, 2019

Loire wine exports to the UK were on the up in the past year in both value and volume terms but the region is struggling to reach levels achieved a couple of years ago.

Jamie Goode to lead vinous journey through Bourgogne

Published: 25 October, 2019

Wine guru Jamie Goode will be hosting a one-off masterclass and blind tasting to delve deep into the vinous roots of Bourgogne, Harpers can reveal.

Les Grands Chais acquires Maison Desvignes Ainé et Fils

Published: 22 October, 2019

Les Grands Chais de France has acquired Maison Desvignes Ainé et Fils near Chablis for an undisclosed sum.

New marketing director for Bordeaux

Published: 16 October, 2019

The CIVB has appointed Julie Rambaud-Texier to head its newly restructured marketing department.

Changing of the guard at Taittinger

Published: 16 October, 2019

Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger is to step down as president of the eponymous family-owned Champagne house at the end of 2019.

Bordeaux readies to plant southern varieties in face of climate crisis

Published: 15 October, 2019

As the last of the Cabernet Sauvignon is picked in what looks to be a ‘good’ 2019 vintage, Bordeaux is gearing up for what may be the most significant change in vineyard complexion since the ravages of phylloxera in the late 1800s.

Beaujolais reports small but promising 2019 vintage

Published: 15 October, 2019

Beaujolais has declared the 2019 vintage a small harvest – half the size of the previous year, due to “climate hazards”.

Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris add communal area to joint event

Published: 09 October, 2019

Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris have created a communal area to maximise the visitor experience at their joint 2020 event.

Jascots signs distribution deal with Château de Pommard

Published: 09 October, 2019

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'

Published: 04 October, 2019

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

Published: 04 October, 2019

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

Published: 03 October, 2019

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.