Some winemakers join the well-established order of a family business, following in the footsteps of their forebears. For others, there is no established order: they start from scratch with just an idea and a plot of land. In this three-part series, Charlie Geoghegan meets three producers who have forged their own path. First up is […]

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 […]

Now a decade in business, Eleni and Edouard Vocoret produce some of the most sought-after wines in Chablis. We look at how this dynamic young couple got here – and why our Burgundy Buyer believes their best days (and wines) are still ahead of them. Vocorets have grown vines in Chablis for 12 generations. Edouard […]

Barely one percent of the wine made in Bordeaux is sweet. But just a sip of a golden Sauternes or honeyed Barsac is enough to leave a lasting impression. Here, we take a look at the virtues of this luscious liquid – and why it should be a key part of your wine collection. “I […]