This year I was tasked with tasting the samples offered en primeur from the 2013 vintage in Bordeaux. It was widely regarded as the worst growing season in a long, long time - but I am assured it was pure coincidence that Jancis and Julia were unable to attend themselves. [Read Bordeaux en... More...

Writing about music, it has been said, is like dancing about architecture. The same might be said for writing about wine tasting. Words are a poor substitute for the electric reactions of your senses when experiencing taste for yourself. I’m well aware that this book review demonstrates... More...

For a list of all our articles, see Bordeaux 2013 - a guide to our coverage . Ch Margaux is now out, as are all of the Médoc first growths that participate in the primeurs releases, in an apparent attempt to encourage an early campaign - though few wines seem to be much in demand.... More...

The following is a statement by Stephen Wlliams of The Antique Wine Company in response to the lawsuit described in British fine-wine merchant sued over 1787 Yquem. The Antique Wine Company strongly denies all the allegations made against it by Julian LeCraw. Our lawyers have... More...