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Brane Cantenac Raises Money For Charity with Photographic Auction
Chateau Brane Cantenac Raises Money For Charity with Photographic Auction of exclusive images taken by photographer Eric Boissenot of Brane Cantenac estate.
Robert Parker Not Commercializing his Name Signature or Wine Advocate
Robert Parker’s signature will not be used in any packaging, in the format of our logo or otherwise. We continue to maintain our strict policy of not profiting from the sale of wine. Endorsing wines for profit is in direct conflict with the policy we have maintained for more than 34 years. We have no plans to change this policy.
Haut Brion adds to their holdings, buys L’Arrosee in St. Emilion
In a bit of breaking news in Bordeaux, Domaine Clarence Dillon, headed by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the owner of Chateau Haut Brion and Chateau La Mission Haut Brion added to their continued growing portfolio of Bordeaux estates with the purchase of Chateau L’Arrosée in St. Emilion from the Caille family. This is their second [...]
Robert Parker signs sets of 100 Pt Bordeaux in Rare Commercial Move
Only 600 of these collectible Robert Parker Signature sets will be sold. The sets will sell at retail for a whopping 2,000 Euros retail, which equates to about $2,630 US dollars! The sets contain wines scoring 100 Pts from Robert Parker from the 2009 vintage.
2012 Leoville Poyferre latest year since 79, Didier Cuvelier Interview
The additional smaller tronconic vats we added in 2010 helps us with the selection. We can now vinify with one plot per vat and work with more precision in the extraction. With 2012, we didn’t need to push extraction too much.
First Major Bordeaux Chateau Sells to Asian Investor is Big News!
Chateau Bon Pasteur along with 2 other Rolland family owned estates sells to Asian Investor who also owns vineyards in Napa, as he purchased the well-regarded Sloan winery for a record setting price, not that long ago.
2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale Wines With Philippe Cambie
Perfectly ripe fruits, high levels of concentration, lush, rich textures and long, expansive finishes with the ability to age and evolve best describes 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape!
2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition and Classique Wines
Many elements go into making a great Chateauneuf du Pape vintage. One of the key components for a top year is when the traditional and classique wines perform well, producing, sublime, stylish and affordable wines.
Report on Russian Wine Market Today from Top to Bottom Import, Export
High prices for wine in Russia are due in part to money importer’s pay supermarket manager’s and restaurant owners insuring wines are in restaurants and stocked in the best Russian wine stores. These extra costs add between 20-30% to the importer’s official price.
2012 Bordeaux Tasting Notes Buying Guide for the Top 365 Best Wines
If you’re considering purchasing 2012 Bordeaux wine, this guide offers tips on the best wines and values from this mixed, classic vintage.
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