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Cook your way through the 1855 wines From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (8 days old)

As Christmas book season starts to gear up, I thought I'd share a beautiful book that was launched at the CIVB last week. Called 'Grand Cru Classes, Top Chefs of the World', it matches menus created b… more

Chateau Palmer, Limited Edition Wines From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (12 days old)

Yesterday, I went to a preview lunch of a new series of Wine Dinners organised by the Regent Hotel. These will be held once a month starting on Thursday November 12th, and will be hosted by different … more

First growths on tap in Bordeaux From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (18 days old)

A new 'interactive tasting bar' opened in the centre of town on Thursday night, very close to the Grand Theatre, that I think is going to fast become an essential destination in Bordeaux. Called th… more

Europe's best wine research centre rewarded From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (31 days old)

Last week saw the second edition of the Prix Traditia du Patrimoine, a prize ceremony that rewards Bordeaux and Aquitaine figures who have contributed in key ways to the restoration, creation or promo… more

The Harvest Lunch From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (35 days old)

One of the best traditions at this time of year is the harvest lunch, held at every chateau in Bordeaux throughout the harvest period. The lunch is of course a necessity to fuel the harvesters who … more

Bordeaux 2009 Vintage: Update From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (40 days old)

This is the official press release from the CIVB on this year's vintage. Of course they are always going to put the best light on things, but speaking as someone who lives here and has been out into t… more

Great potential investment in Pomerol From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (42 days old)

I wrote a story for Decanter this week that I loved writing, about an old racecourse that is up for sale in Pomerol, potentially offering 13 hectares of land for planting vines. This would increase th… more

0800 Wine: Crisis Call Centre From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (44 days old)

The Bordeaux Wine Bureau is opening a 'wine hotline' for winemakers and negociants to call for advice, particularly those in economic difficulty. This will go live at some point during October, and… more

Christophe Salin on Carruades de Lafite From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (48 days old)

I spoke to Lafite director Christophe Salin yesterday about the history of Carruades and its growth in recent years, as a follow up to the Decanter article from a few days ago. Here is what he said: … more

The 2009 Vintage at Chateau Palmer From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (50 days old)

Thomas Duroux at Chateau Palmer gave some very interesting thoughts on how the 2009 vintage is shaping up in the Margaux area: ‘Alcohol levels are getting high. Merlot is particularly high, up to 1… more

The Rise and Rise of Carruades de Lafite From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (51 days old)

I hear today that the 2003 Carruades de Lafite is currently breaking through the £2000 barrier in London. I wrote a story for Decanter last week on this phenomenon - the 2004 is already trading at … more

Bordeaux vs Burgundy: a winemakers view From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (55 days old)

Just had a great interview with Eduard Labruyère, owner of Domaines Jacques Prieure in Burgundy and Chateau Rouget in Pomerol. I won't be able to use all the material in the article, and it was so fas… more

Im slackin From Devilish_Jelly_Beanz in The Blog Of Me (56 days old)

From posting on here, that is. Just havnt felt like it. Anyway, the boys went home a couple weeks ago. Glad they had a good time. At the mo me and mum are both suffering from bad throats and coughs. H… more

Le Festin Blanc From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (57 days old)

'Call me from 12 onwards and you will receive instructions on where to meet up. And do keep on trying if it's engaged, because it's going to be fairly busy.' Last Saturday, September 4, saw an annu… more

Pierre Lurton inaugurates new winery From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (61 days old)

The new chais of Pierre Lurton - director of Chateau Yquem and Cheval Blanc - were inaugurated yesterday. This particular chateau, Marjosse, is a family estate in Entre deux Mers and rather less illus… more

Chateau Canon, 10-year vertical From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (66 days old)

I had a very interesting tasting on Friday morning at Chateau Canon, Premier Grand Cru Classe B in Saint Emilion. Owned by the Wertheimer's of Rauzan Segla (and a little known fashion house cal… more

Problems at Domaine de La Passion Haut Brion From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (70 days old)

I wrote this story for Decanter today, but thought I would reproduce it here, with a little more background. http://www.decanter.com/news/288673.html Louis Fournier, director of Domaine de la Pa… more

Bordeaux harvest starts under sunny conditions From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (74 days old)

I wrote a piece for Decanter yesterday on the first grapes being brought in at Chateau Carbonnieux in Pessac Leognan (www.decanter.com). I wanted to add here some more indepth weather statistics th… more

Wealthy in France? Buy a vineyard... From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (75 days old)

The local Sud Ouest newspaper (from journalist Cesar Compadre) ran an interesting piece yesterday revealing that of France’s 500 wealthiest citizens, more than 50 own vineyards. Based on a survey r… more

Michelin Wine Guide: recommendations From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (77 days old)

I am just this week putting the final changes into the Michelin Green Guide to the Wine Regions of France. This has been a huge project, around 480 pages that was last updated in 2007, and covers four… more

Harvest progress at Lafite and Latour From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (83 days old)

I have been following the first growths this year as the 2009 vintage progresses, taking videos for decanter.com, and David Bolomey at Bordoverview has kindly put up info about them on his blog today.… more

Wine and the Mascaret Wave; Inaugral Event From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (84 days old)

It's that time of year again when the Mascaret wave starts heading down the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, and young and old Bordelaise get their surfboards ready. Chateau de la Vieille Chapelle has … more

The Best Wine Will Be From Scotland... From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (86 days old)

A good article in the Telegraph newspaper today... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/wine/6040419/Best-wines-will-come-from-Scotland-if-climate-change-is-not-stopped-French-chefs-say.html … more

Liv-ex on Lafite From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (90 days old)

Back in Bordeaux after almost three weeks in England, and greeted by sunshine and heat that apparently has been around since we left. I read this morning a very interesting report from Liv-ex ( www… more

Couple of great videos From Devilish_Jelly_Beanz in Blog Of Randomness (94 days old)

How do they do it?? 88| Best wedding entrance ever!!! :)) … more

New EU Wine Regulations From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (100 days old)

This story comes care of Rebecca Gibb, writing on decanter.com, but is definitely worth reproducing here (thankyou Rebecca!) http://www.decanter.com/news/news.php?id=287347 The European Union's … more

Where all the best Bordeaux goes... From janeanson ^Pro in the new bordeaux (102 days old)

I had an excellent visit to Octavian Vaults in Wiltshire this week (www.octavianvaults.co.uk), the largest fine wine storage warehouse in England. I have wanted to visit this place, housed 100 feet… more

A quick blog From Devilish_Jelly_Beanz in The Blog Of Me (104 days old)

1.am now and i need sleep XX( Right, the boys are having a good time. Joseph is helping to look after Bobby (taking him for walks, feeding him, etc) because he's trying to get another badge (he's i… more

And the results are in From Devilish_Jelly_Beanz in The Blog Of Me (110 days old)

The cyst on Bobby's leg is a benign cyst, so we are very releived!! The vet isnt going to do anything but we have to keep an eye on it and as long as it doesnt get out of control and stays small like… more

No results yet From Devilish_Jelly_Beanz in The Blog Of Me (111 days old)

Phoned the vets this evening but the results of the slides arnt in yet. Hopfuly they should be tomorrow. Still hoping that cyst on Bobby isnt anything nasty. Still, better to be safe than sorry. … more