TAG ARCHIVES: 2014 Bordeaux

2014 Bordeaux – Domaine de Chevalier, Branaire Ducru & Clinet

By on 21/05/2015

Today's releases include Branaire Ducru (285/12IB). This property has been extremely consistent for many years and fans of this lifted elegant style of Saint Julien (among which we count ourselves) will not be disappointed - it is supple, fine and long. But earlier vintages are available for less, and the 2008 is barely more.

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2014 Bordeaux – Ferrière, Beauregard, Haut Bages Liberal, Figeac, La Conseillante & Others

By on 18/05/2015

After 4 days off, the Bordeaux releases have started early today and in great quantity. Amongst those throwing their hats in the ring are some big names like Château Figeac and Château La Conseillante and also some of our perennial favourites, the superb value wines from Château Ferrière in Margaux, and the hugely appealing Pauillac - Château Haut-Bages Liberal.

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2014 Chateau Pontet Canet

By on 12/05/2015

Château Pontet Canet has just come out and is yours for £648 per dozen. This great estate has gone from strength to strength over the last decade, the first Cru Classé to go fully bio-dynamic, they have re-introduced horses to work the vineyards, not to mention new concrete tanks and the rows of amphora that are an impressive sight in the chais.

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