NSPCC City Fine Wine 2025
By Angus Barcroft on 13/03/2025
This marked the 20th year that L&S has sponsored the NSPCC’s City Fine Wine Challenge quiz. A really proud moment for everyone involved.
Author Archives: Angus Barcroft
Burgundy 2023: Très Beaune
By Angus Barcroft on 15/11/2024
It was my birthday a few weeks ago and I got to spend it in Burgundy. Not a bad way to see in 39. It was great to return to Beaune, and do the rounds on our Burgundy En Primeur tour, after a long 3-year absence.
Champagne Spotlight | Franck Bonville, Avize
By Angus Barcroft on 26/06/2024
On the final day of our visits surrounding the annual Printemps des Champagnes jamboree last year, we stopped in Avize to visit Champagne Franck Bonville, one the newer signings in our 17-producer-strong Grower Champagne selection, where we were welcomed warmly by Ferdinand Ruelle-Dudel, Olivier Bonville's son-in-law.
Day 4 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
By Angus Barcroft on 27/04/2023
Angus Barcroft from our private clients team gives us an insight into day four of Bordeaux en primeur tastings: Day 4 Today we had another early start that saw us heading up the D2 road for a day of tasting along the left bank in Saint-Julien, Pauillac & Saint-Estèphe.
Louis Roederer Collection 242 – farewell to Brut Premier!
By Angus Barcroft on 24/09/2021
Louis Roederer Collection 242 – a new multi-vintage blend based on a perpetual reserve and 44% of reserve wines. This shift away from a NV blend may come as a bit of a shock to those that have been avid followers of the Brut Premier.
Who Ate All The Jamón? A Visit To Acústic And Autòcton Cellars
By Angus Barcroft on 27/11/2018
On Tuesday, with two members of the Duddells’ team, I flew out to Barcelona to see Albert Jané of Acústic and Auctòcton cellars. Many of you will know of his wonderful creations, especially the Acústic wines from Montsant that we have been importing since the 2004 vintage, a year after Albert bought his first vines in the region.
Quinta da Romaneira Visit: Portu-Gals & Guys
By Angus Barcroft on 25/05/2018
Mondays can be tough however when a work trip to Portugal beckons, to say that we were all excited was an understatement. Working for L&S, we have been told many great things about this estate. Yes, we all know the wines are wonderful and pictures can only go so far.
Vina Laguna – a taste of Istria
By Angus Barcroft on 25/07/2017
Five years ago, I visited Croatia for the first time for a music festival. It was in a small town called Tisno in between Zadar and Split. A lovely place, right on the beach. Crystal clear sea, beautiful food and amazing weather. A great place for a holiday.
A chance trip to Castello del Terriccio – An unforgettable wine experience
By Angus Barcroft on 24/10/2014
A chance trip to Castello del Terriccio – An unforgettable wine experience:
Almost three weeks ago now I was summoned into the cellar of the Fulham Road office for a quick chat with David….