We work with Bordeaux’s greatest producers, from First Growths to stars on the rise. To choose a single favourite château is an almost impossible task. But that’s exactly what we’ve asked our team to do. Here, some of our Claret-loving colleagues tell us about their best-loved producers. Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan “I’ve had some fantastic experiences […]

Our Secondary Market Specialists, Charlie Montgomery and Tory Oliver-Bellasis reveal last month’s most exciting and interesting fine-wine discoveries. The recent Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur campaign highlighted the extent to which all vignerons are at the mercy of the weather. Challenges throughout the year impacted on the quantity of wine produced – ’21 Bordeaux will largely […]

Philip Moulin, our Wine Authentication Manager, has worked with the wines of Bordeaux for his entire career. Here, he shares some insider tips and favourite memories – from the appeal of Pauillac to the educational qualities of Château Figeac. MY FAVOURITE BORDEAUX PRODUCER: AN INSIDER’S SECRET My favourite producer is Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste. I’m kicking myself […]

In his quest to drive awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and raise funds for crucial research, our Buyer Davy Żyw has explored the northernmost reaches of Scotland. What he discovered was a remarkable adventure, and a particularly special whisky cask.   In April 2018, Davy Żyw received the life-changing diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). It’s […]