Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
May 2, 2018
#2: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Muscat de Beaumes
Orange, marmalade and apricot liqueur literally explode on the nose. The palate is dense, rich but enhanced with a…
April 30, 2018
#3: 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône P45 Rouge
Aromas of red fruits, spices and lavender. The mouth is surprising and gourmet, it offers a beautiful roundness with…
April 27, 2018
#4: 2012 Paul Jaboulet Aîné La Petite Chapelle
Bright, mineral-accented red and dark berry aromas are complicated by notes of fresh violet and spicecake. At once…
April 26, 2018
#5: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côte Rôtie Les Jumelles
Beautiful floral expressions of Northern Rhône Syrah with notes of peony, pot-pourri and black olives with a rich and…
April 24, 2018
#6: 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche
Forward and fresh, marked by toasted-grain notes and pineapple fruit. There's ample weight and concentration in this…
April 23, 2018
#7: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert
Possessing an uncommon inky colour as well as rock solid notes of black raspberries, ground peppery and distinct…
April 19, 2018
#8: 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage le Chevalier de Stérimberg
A medium-bodied, pure, energetic white that offers fabulous minerality, crisp white peach and a touch of hazelnut on…
April 18, 2018
#9: 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône P45 Blanc
Brilliant golden yellow colour, the nose is intense and expressive with aromas of apricot and citrus as well as floral…
April 16, 2018
#10: 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Gigondas Pierre Aiguille
An elegant, polished wine from this estate, made from 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre. It offers a…
April 13, 2018
#11: 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné VDF Viognier
Pale yellow colour with golden tints. The nose is open and expressive with notes of fruits (pear) and white flowers. On…
April 12, 2018
#12: 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné VDF Syrah
Clear red purple colour with dark purple reflections. Strong nose, this Syrah shows aromas of red fruits (cherries,…
April 11, 2018
Let the 2018 Billecart Celebrations Begin…
As Maison Billecart-Salmon celebrate their 200th anniversary in 2018, so do we.
April 9, 2018
Paul Jaboulet Aîné: One of the Finest Wine Estates in History
Mention the Rhone Valley to anyone around the world and a small chapel perched upon a vine clad hill is likely to be…
April 5, 2018
Maison Billecart-Salmon 2018 Bicentennial: A Family Story
“Give priority to quality, strive for excellence”. This has been the motto passed down from generation to generation of…
March 28, 2018
Schloss Lieser in New Zealand
At the end of March we were lucky enough to have Lara Haag, daughter of Thomas Haag of Schloss Lieser, Mosel with us in…
March 20, 2018
Demeter Zoltán & the Tokaj Foundation
The Hungarian wine industry has had a tumultuous history over the last century suffering from both natural and…
March 8, 2018
Weingut Schloss Lieser: Producer of Some of the World’s Finest Riesling
Pure and bright – seductive and sensual. The many guises of Riesling are what makes it such an alluring and highly…
February 7, 2018
New Producers from 2017
67 of the finest wine producers from around the World were added to our exclusive portfolio in 2017. We now represent…
December 15, 2017
James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of 2017
James Suckling is internationally regarded as one of the most influential wine critics. After 36 years of experience,…
December 12, 2017
#1: NV Armand de Brignac Gold Brut “Ace of Spades”
Touted as the most expensive Champagne and available in the infamous 30l 'Midas' bottle - this bad boy is worthy of…