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Two Burgundy appellations follow in Pouilly-Fuissé’s Premier Cru footsteps

Published:  03 December, 2024

Burgundy’s Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles ODG (Organisme de Gestion et Défense) have been now recognised as Premier Cru wines, joining their neighbours in Pouilly-Fuissé which achieved its Premier Cru status in 2020.

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Loire Valley producers reeling from 'unprecedented climatic conditions' in 2024

Published:  20 November, 2024

Vintage 2024 in the Loire Valley has been described as "one of the most trying years in recent decades” for growers in north-western France.

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Cru Bourgeois de Medoc looks to 2030 classification following major overhaul

Published:  18 November, 2024

A new era for the Cru Bourgeois de Medoc was on show at last week’s central London tasting where the trade and press were invited to taste wines from 2022 – the last of five vintages classified in the current 2020 classification and the first vintage to be blind tasted and included in the analysis for the upcoming 2030 classification. 

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Chablis faces tough harvest but targets UK growth

Published:  08 November, 2024

The 2024 vintage in Chablis has emerged from one of the most challenging seasons in recent memory, with severe frost, hailstorms and heavy rains collectively slashing yields by an estimated 60%. Despite these setbacks, the region’s winemakers remain optimistic, citing the vintage’s distinctive quality, marked by vibrant lemon and grapefruit notes and characteristic minerality.

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UK debut of Occitanie wine event highlights growing demand

Published:  28 October, 2024

On Tuesday, 22 October 2024, the Experience le Sud Tasting made its UK debut in London, an event organised by the Bureau de la Région Occitanie à Londres. Created to increase visibility for Occitanie wines among UK trade professionals, the tasting focused on varietals and styles that are rapidly gaining traction in the market. The event attracted key figures from the UK wine trade, including sommeliers, importers, independent merchants and journalists, who were introduced to a wide range of wines that highlight the quality and unique identity of Occitanie.

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New director and president for Centre-Loire Wines

Published:  16 October, 2024

Interprofessionnel des Vins du Centre-Loire (BIVC) has made two major new changes to its leadership team with François Bouteille officially taking over from Edouard Mognetti as director and Bertrand Minchin taking on the role of co-president.

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Bibendum unveils New Bordeaux School for sommeliers

Published:  27 September, 2024

Bibendum Wine has launched its New Bordeaux School, an educational programme targeting sommeliers. 

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Sotheby’s to auction wines marking 40 years of Domaine Clarence Dillon

Published:  26 September, 2024

Sotheby’s London will host an auction on 7 November 2024 featuring a collection of wines from the cellars of Château La Mission Haut-Brion. 

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Laudun becomes new Côtes du Rhône Cru

Published:  20 September, 2024

Laudun has officially been recognised as the 18th Cru of the Côtes du Rhône, with 2024 set to mark the first vintage under this prestigious title. Formerly classified as Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun, the wine-producing area achieved communal appellation status following a decision by the National Institute for Origin and Quality (INAO) on 11 September.

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French wines see strong UK growth despite market decline

Published:  11 September, 2024

Despite a 4% decline in the overall UK wine market, French wines recorded a 6% growth, driven by a 21% surge in wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. 

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Languedoc on rise in UK

Published:  05 August, 2024

Despite a 4% decline in the overall UK wine market last year, French wines have grown by 6%, driven largely by strong performance from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which saw a 21% increase. 

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Friday Read: The Languedoc’s new varieties

Published:  26 July, 2024

From the offset, there were moans and groans about the weather from our hosts in the Languedoc. Yet excessive heat and sunstroke (for once) were not the subjects of their ire.

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Henri Giraud MV19 tasting reveals hidden depths in Champagne

Published:  18 July, 2024

The trade was introduced to the newest vintage release of Henri Giraud this week, with the Aÿ Grand Cru Fût de Chêne MV19 becoming the latest cuvee to be added to the cannon of this little known, yet widely prized, Champagne house.

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Pernod Ricard wines to join Accolade at Holdco

Published:  17 July, 2024

Pernod Ricard has confirmed the signing of the much anticipated agreement to sell a majority of its wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco (AWL), the consortium which owns Accolade.

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Brad Pitt and Perrin Family launch The Gardener Gin with Amathus Drinks

Published:  08 July, 2024

Family-owned specialist drinks importer, distributor and retailer Amathus Drinks introduces The Gardener Gin, the latest creation from Brad Pitt and the Perrin Family in collaboration with master distiller Tom Nichol.

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Provençal producer Château d’Astros joins Jascots

Published:  05 July, 2024

Jascots Wine Merchants has announced a new partnership with Château d’Astros, a ninth-generation family-owned and certified organic Côte de Provence producer.

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France Report: Delivering diversity

Published:  25 June, 2024

Andrew Catchpole samples the trade’s take on France and its ever-enticing offer.

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Bordeaux’s 2023 En Primeur campaign: A mixed bag with glimmers of hope

Published:  06 June, 2024

As Bordeaux's 2023 en primeur campaign concludes, the wine community takes stock of its vital signs, and while the vintage falls short of 2022's heights, there are noteworthy successes according to Part II of Wine Lister’s 2024 Bordeaux Study.

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Enotria adds new Roussillon partnership

Published:  04 June, 2024

Jean-Marc Lafage, the Roussillon-based wine producer, has announced a partnership with leading UK wine importer Enotria & Coe to distribute his Château Saint Roch brand. 

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2024 Sud de France Top 100 tasting to showcase best Occitanie wines

Published:  30 May, 2024

The 2024 Top 100 Sud de France tasting event is set to showcase the finest wines from Languedoc, Roussillon and the South-West on 12 June in London. For the first time, attendees will experience a self-pour tasting format, allowing visitors to explore the Top 100 wines at their own pace.

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