It would be strange for us to offer a guide to Bordeaux without concentrating rather heavily on the all-important sustenance. In the third instalment of our guide, Philip Moulin focuses on exactly that, reeling off recommendations for superlative eating and drinking in Bordeaux. Eating and drinking well in Bordeaux is something locals almost seem to […]

For this month’s review Guy Davies undertook the arduous task of visiting Frenchie, a new opening in Covent Garden that is sibling to the Parisian restaurant of the same name, and home to an array of truly delectable dishes. Frenchie is that – unfortunately – rarest of beasts, an in-demand new restaurant with a lot […]

In the second part of our guide to Bordeaux, Philip Moulin offers guidance on where to stay, listing the best spots around the region, whether you seek pure luxury or more minimal accommodation. Bordeaux is not short of places to stay, from charming chambres d’hôtes surrounded by vineyards to world-class luxury hotels, you will be […]

Winemaker of the moment Álvaro Palacios joined us earlier in the week to taste through the range of his 2015 wines. Having just been named Decanter Man of the Year 2015 and The Drinks Business’s 2016 Winemakers’ Winemaker Award, expectations were more than usually high – suffice to say, we were not disappointed. On terroir: […]