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Smith Haut Lafitte

2021 Bordeaux En Primeur | Pessac-Léognan

By on 08/05/2022

Pessac-Leognan is a slightly peculiar place. You start in the city – Carmes Haut Brion, it’s fair to say, is quite literally an ‘urban winery’, such is its proximity to the hustle and bustle of Bordeaux. Slowly you start to drift out, Haut-Brion & La Mission, two absolutely stunning Châteaux, appear almost out of nowhere, cutting through the tower blocks and urban sprawl.

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Spring Tasting Brulington house

2022 Spring Tasting | Highlights

By on 21/04/2022

'Our first proper tasting for ages, and I was unable to attend having contracted Covid, (the reason for the long hiatus since our well-attended Italian tasting in March 2020). This was particularly galling after I had helped organise the attendance of some of the winemakers, notably producers of three new grower Champagnes who I had unearthed on on my post-vendanges trip in October.

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Press Reviews: March

By on 25/03/2022

  Our latest press reviews: Matthewjukes.com and The Times. Benefit from our case price discount in red by buying any 12 bottles from this selection - in a mixed case of your design or simply by the dozen. Why I have a soft spot for Portuguese wine, The Times, Jane MacQuitty, 18/03/2022: 2018 TOURIGA NACIONAL Quinta da Romaneira £27.

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Press Reviews February

Press Reviews: February

By on 07/03/2022

Our latest press reviews: The Telegraph, The Times & Club Oenologique. Benefit from our case price discount in red by buying any 12 bottles from this selection - in a mixed case of your design or simply by the dozen. A clean slate: Top Priorat wines under the region’s new classification, Club Oenologique, Adam Lechmere, 28/02/2022: 2016 ETERN Priorat Ritme Celler £47.

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