Month: April, 2022

Nismes-Delclou: the past, present and future of Armagnac

In our cellars, we hold a collection of vintages that span several centuries. On our blog, Spirits Buyer, Rob Whitehead, reflects on the special relationship Berry Bros. & Rudd shares with famed Armagnac producer Nismes-Delclou.  Florence Castarède is never short of time to share her brandy. Although she spends her days tirelessly running a globally […]

The rising fortunes of Barolo

Alessandro Veglio joined his family winery in 2017. Since then, his influence has seen the Veglio estate return to more traditionalist values, building on his uncle’s modernist foundations laid in the 1980s and ’90s. Veglio’s story is a portrait of a family – and of Barolo as a whole. In 1960, Barolo was an impoverished region. […]

Barolo beyond the label

The wines of Barolo come with their own lexicon, which may seem complex at first glance. Wine Director Mark Pardoe MW breaks down some of the key terms you should know. On the face of it, understanding a Barolo label should be straightforward. The region is small, measuring 9km by 11km. There are just five […]

Drinking Well Episode 6: Champagne

Drinking Well is the podcast designed to help you enjoy and shape your wine collection. In our first series, you’ll hear from our expert Buyers and Account Managers as they discuss which vintages to withdraw from your cellar this year. We also explore the most exciting developments in key fine wine regions, as well as […]