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Château Brane-Cantenac 1992–2023
A vertical tasting to mark the 100th anniversary of the Lurton family’s ownership of this Bordeaux estate. See also this guide to our bordeaux verticals. This year, 2025, marks the...
James Lawther MW
Wednesday 24 September 2025
• 3 min read
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1978–2023
James Lawther MW
Wednesday 3 September 2025
• 2 min read
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CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 1947–2018
Tamlyn Currin
Monday 11 August 2025
• 3 min read
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We continue James's series of vertical tastings of significant Bordeaux châteaux. See this guide to the series so far. Pierre...
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The cellar and vineyard at Bordeaux's most urban wine estate have been transformed to produce wines for both early and...
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