The 2021 En Primeur tasting week is in full swing in Bordeaux. Next up for our team: a broad overview of samples from across the region and an in-depth look at the reds and dry whites of Pessac-Léognan. Here, our Wine Director, Mark Pardoe MW, rounds up the day’s highlights. On Tuesday morning the sun […]

It’s the En Primeur tasting week in Bordeaux. Mark Pardoe MW and our team have just spent a day in St Emilion and Pomerol, tasting the 2021 vintage at no less than 15 top estates. Here, our Wine Director reports on the Right Bank. The weather forecast for this week was not promising. Grey clouds […]

After two Covid-impacted years, there is once again a fully-fledged En Primeur tasting week in Bordeaux. Our team is on the ground to get a complete picture of the 2021 vintage across the region. Here, our Wine Director, Mark Pardoe MW, sets the scene for the week ahead. The Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur tastings begin […]

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 […]