Tag Archives: Bordeaux2011
2011 Bordeaux – it’s all over – Yquem not releasing en primeur – for now
Quoted in Decanter.com, Pierre Lurton, who runs both Cheval Blanc and Yquem for the LVMH group, has said that he will not be releasing Yquem en primeur for the moment: ‘There is no question that we are following the example … Continue reading
2011 Bordeaux – nearing the finish: Las Cases, Ausone, Clos du Marquis, Chapelle d’Ausone
Today may see the final releases of the 2011 Primeur ’campaign’. After yesterday’s successes for Ducru Beaucaillou and Vieux Chateau Certan, today will see the release of the stables of Léoville Las Cases and Ausone. For Las Cases this means that … Continue reading
2011 Bordeaux – Vieux Chateau Certan, Talbot, Ducru Beaucaillou, Brane Cantenac
Domaines Baron de Rothschild chose yesterday to release the 2011 Chateau l’Évangile, a wine which I am surprised to find myself the biggest fan of amongst the critics. Today has seen another mini-avalanche of releases, including Talbot at a sensible … Continue reading
2011 Bordeaux – l’Église Clinet
Late release of the day is Denis Durantou’s flagship, l’Église Clinet at £575 per case of six bottles. At last someone who has listened to the market: this is offered at a price lower than any comparable vintage (2006 and 2008 are … Continue reading