From its early days as a royal favourite, Cristal has become something of a cult icon. Here, we explore how Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée came to be – and why, beyond the regal favour and even assassination attempts, it is a truly exceptional Champagne. When you think of luxury Champagnes, which names pop to mind? […]

Making wine might sound glamorous to you and me, but it’s a tough job. Here, former winemaker Ben Chan – now a member of our BBX team – recalls a typically non-stop day in the cellar. “Beep! Beep! Beep!” It must be 5am; it feels like I only closed my eyes a few seconds ago, […]

Bangkok’s wine scene has transformed dramatically over the past few years, evolving from a relatively niche interest to a vibrant and sophisticated market. This growth can be seen in the ever-improving range of wines, and the knowledge and curiosity of the city’s wine lovers. Joey Luo, one of our Private Account Managers, tells us more […]

The 2020 vintage is among the best in recent memory for white Burgundy, says Adam Bruntlett. In this report from the biannual Burgfest tasting, our Burgundy Buyer takes a closer look at the wines.  Each autumn I spend around five weeks tasting the new Burgundy vintage from barrel. I’ll taste every single wine we buy […]