Tag: claret

The comfort of Claret

There are few things more reassuring – or quintessentially British – than Claret. Philip Moulin – a man more devoted to Bordeaux than most – argues that the region’s wines are peerless companions for a Christmas feast Over the years, I’ve had many people tell me (sometimes even those whom I trust) that red Bordeaux, […]

Bordeaux 2016: elegant, ethereal and outstanding

The 2016 vintage in Bordeaux is unique – offering wines that are both age-worthy and accessible. Peter Newton from our Fine Wine team looks at how the wines from this pivotal vintage are drinking now

One to watch: Château Duhart-Milon

Long lying in the shadow of its grandiose kinsman Lafite-Rothschild, Fourth Growth Château Duhart-Milon is experiencing a renaissance. Here we trace how the Rothschilds have transformed the estate

Ten of the best bottles in our Sale

As our Summer Sale goes live, we pick out 10 of the most interesting bottles in our Sale – from cult Napa Cabernet to a Loire legend’s Jurançon