With a Burgundy-buying hat on, I often find myself “coming back to” white Burgundy as the benchmark for Chardonnay of tension and restraint, even with the challenges of climate change. There are numerous notable exceptions and the Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills is one such example. As Andrew Caillard MW, who ...
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If you are prepared to consider wines from less familiar origins, you can find some utterly outstanding wines at remarkable values. In this respect, Spain is a complete treasure trove – diverse regions, old vines and a growing number of inspirational winemakers. If you find these words encouraging, read on – the wines ...
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If my discussions with clients are anything to go by, this offer would rank as one of the most eagerly awaited in our calendar. The Champagnes of De Sousa are avidly followed by our clients with several cuvées claiming something of a cult following, including the Mycorhize offered here.
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Gianluca Grasso’s Barolo Runcot is causing a stir in recent vintages and our offer of the 2016 sold out in record time, not that the 2015 or 2013 hung around! This offer affords you an opportunity to purchase a mature example at the best available price in the UK. The stock is already with us in our cellars at LCB Eton Park and is therefor...
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I am a frequent traveller to Piemonte - I have been fascinated by the region since my earliest days in wine, and at Atlas, we have become something of a specialist when it comes to the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. Today, while we work with many of the greatest estates in the region, we also look to unearth some overlooked gems from estat...
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I remember tasting the Sancerre of Claude Riffault many years back and while they were good, even very good, I would not have called them exceptional. Today, having just tasted two different examples from the domaine, I can comfortably confirm that Stephane Riffault, Claude’s son is making exceptional wines. Frankly, I was...
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