Ending months of rumour Mouton Rothschild has announced that the label for their 2009 vintage has been designed by British sculptor, painter and visual artist Anish Kapoor. The Chateau’s press release described the commission as: “at once austere and flamboyant, the gouache he has created for Mouton Rothschild 2009 expresses the fertile thrust of plant life, the result … Read more
Two Saint Emilion chateau have been purchased by Chinese and Asian investors in the past month . I thought it would be interesting to assess why these particular chateaux have been purchased to see if there is a common trend. The first purchase to make big headlines was that of Chateau Monlot which was sold to the famous … Read more
So far three chateaux have been purchased by Chinese investors in the Entre Deux Mers and all three have the advantage of being beautiful buildings. Two of the three are run as guest houses as well as producing wine and are venues for weddings and conferences. Chateau de Grand Branet in Capian was bought by Cheng Qu … Read more
Sainte Croix du Mont is a little appellation which lies next to Loupiac, facing Sauternes and Barsac, that makes sweet wine. The wines are not as well known as Sauternes but Saint Croix du Mont is endowed with one of nature’s strange wonders. It lies upon a panoramic plateau comprised of vast fossilised oyster beds … Read more
I discovered Chateau Sainte Marie’swhite wine a few years back and was deluged by requests from customers to acquire their red. This has proved to be a wise choice as their Reserve Bordeaux Superieur 2008 (£9.95) is a lovely wine and its quality is belittled by its price. I am recommending it as a good match for venison this … Read more
If you are looking for the perfect wine to match with your Christmas turkey then you might be surprised to learn that I am suggesting a Rosé this year! Chateau Lamothe Vincent Rosé 2009 (£7.00) to be precise. This is a Bordeaux Rosé and it is bursting with the flavours of redcurrants and cranberries – making it … Read more
Sainte Croix du Mont is a little appellation in Bordeaux which lies next to Loupiac, facing Sauternes and Barsac, that makes sweet wine. This AOC is endowed with one of nature’s strange wonders. It lies upon a panoramic plateau comprised of vast fossilised oyster beds which give it an exceptional terroir. However this is not … Read more
Saint Emilion has sold off one of its historical monuments – the 14th century Cordelier’s Cloister – to pay off debts. Saint Emilion and its nearby vineyards were classified by the UN’s cultural organisation, UNESCO, as a world heritage site in 1999 and the sale of the Cordelier’s Cloister has angered residents of the city. One … Read more
The pros and cons of drinking wine yo-yo up and down every time a new study hits the press and it can all be very confusing. Two studies have been published recently that make my point. Marie Claire reports that a “Glass of Wine a Day Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk” and the Daily Mail reports that “Red Wine Ingredient Protects Against … Read more
We have an amazing offer that will halve the cost of Christmas – ALL our wines and champagnes are now available in 6 bottle cases! You can choose any of our range and mix and match as you please. Very few wine merchants will let you buy less than a case of 12 bottles and we thought … Read more
