Tag: en primeur
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A Guide to Brunello di Montalcino
Located in the province of Siena, 30 miles south of the city with the same name, the medieval village of Montalcino sits atop a jigsaw puzzle of vineyards and cypress trees that encircle the town. It can be said it is the most famous DOCG in Tuscany (perhaps for the exception of Chianti) and is considered the prize jewel in Tuscany’s crown. ...
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Burgundy 2023 En Primeur Buying Recommendations
The Bon Coeur Buying Team have highlighted their top white and red Burgundies from the 2023 vintage; where juicy, luscious, and energetic white and red wines brimming with life have been produced. Our buying recommendations are split into three categories (per 6x75cl respectively): Under £150 Between £150-£300 Over £300 (excluding Grand Cru...
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Burgundy 2023 Vintage Review
Burgundy 2023 En Primeur: A Dynamic Duo It’s a pleasure to present our 2023 Burgundy En Primeur report. Andrew and I were once again delighted to return to Burgundy (visiting the Côte d’Or and the Mâconnais), as well as taking new Private Client Team member, Ronald Buchanan, on his maiden voyage to the region, to get to grips with the latest...
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An insider's guide to: Bordeaux
Referred to as la perle d’Aquitaine (the pearl of Aquitaine), Bordeaux is the sixth biggest city in France and situated in the southwest of the country. Straddled to the left bank of the River Garonne around 60km inland from the Atlantic Ocean, Bordeaux’s history has, of course, been dominated by the wine industry and is quite rightly known as ...
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Bordeaux 2023 En Primeur Day 7: À bientôt, Bordeaux!
An early start this morning, yet the team were all packed up and on the road by 8.30am for our final day. En route and an hours journey back down to Sauternes to taste the 2021 Yquem (released in March this year) through the Bordeaux morning traffic on the Rocade and out into the countryside. Another English day in Bordeaux with sporadic sun and ...