Champagne Maneuvers: Nicolas Feuillatte Owner Buys Henriot

Champagne Henriot has new owners … again. Six months after Artémis Domaines bought majority control of Maisons & Domaines Henriot, which included the Champagne house as well as Bouchard Père & Fils in Burgundy, William Fèvre in Chablis and Beaux Frères in Oregon, the Pinault family-owned firm has announced it will sell Champagne Henriot to Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne …

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Daily Wine News: Germany Gets Going

Mosel Valley vineyards In the Financial Times, Jancis Robinson explore German wine’s transformation. “German wines have improved immeasurably in the past two decades, major beneficiaries of the warming climate that now results in fully ripe grapes without the searing acidity of the last century that had to be compensated for by sweetness.” First Citizens is in advanced talks to acquire …

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Join Decanter’s Château Léoville Las Cases Masterclass in New York

We are thrilled to be hosting a masterclass featuring the wines of Bordeaux ‘Super Second’ Château Léoville Las Cases, at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 10 June. The wines of the esteemed St-Julien estate are noted for their elegance, power, charm – and their longevity. During this tasting, export director Antoine Gimbert will lead guests through eight …

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Louis XIII launches Rare Cask 42.1 luxury Cognac  

Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1 Cognac house Rémy Martin has launched a third edition of its Louis XIII Rare Cask series. Rare Cask 42.1 is presented in a striking black crystal Baccarat decanter. Only 775 decanters will be released in the global market. The exclusive Cognac was selected by Baptiste Loiseau, fifth-generation cellar master of Louis XIII, from barrels of …

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Iconic Bordeaux vintages smash estimates at first live Christie’s Hong Kong auction of 2023

Christian Sveaas. The city’s social restrictions have now been lifted, so collectors were able to descend upon Alexandra House to bid in-person for the iconic wines. Bidders from four continents also took part over the phone and online, helping the auction achieve a sales total of HK$30,274,000 (£3,145,756). That was more than double the low estimate provided prior to the …

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My Franciacorta – with Federico Moccia

Federico Moccia Head Sommelier 67 Pall Mall London Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do. I am the Head Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, in London, where I’ve been since 2014. Before that I lived and worked in Italy (in fact for a Franciacorta producer). My passion for wine led me to move because, …

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DWWA judge profile: Magdalena Kaiser

Magdalena Kaiser is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Magdalena Kaiser Magdalena Kaiser Magdalena Kaiser has been in the wine industry almost her entire life. She began working at Inniskillin Wines as a young teen leading tours and tastings and has fond memories of bottling wine with her winemaker co-founder father Karl Kaiser at the young …

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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Les Sources de Cheverny, Loire, France

More than 20 years after opening their celebrated Bordeaux spa hotel, Les Sources de Caudalie – set within the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte – owners Alice and Je?ro?me Tourbier decided it was time for a sequel. But for some, the location might have come as a surprise… The French hoteliers didn’t head to the lauded domaines of Burgundy, …

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DWWA 20-year celebrations begin with Platinum medal showcase in the Cotswolds

This year marks 20 years of the Decanter World Wine Awards. Already the world’s largest wine competition, the 2023 competition is set to again break records for a third year running with the most wine entries to date – solidifying the competition’s standing as a global benchmark for wine quality. Ahead of judging next month, where some 250 international wine experts …

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2011 retrospective

A recent celebration of the lunar new year 2023 (the year of the rabbit) brought to mind a thought-provoking tasting of the red wines produced at the Domaine de la Romanée -Conti during the last year of the rabbit, 2011. Red is an auspicious colour, symbolising happiness, good fortune, and vitality. Although red winemakers were probably not feeling too fortunate …

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Rutini Malbec Mendoza 2020 $35 (90 points)

A play of contrasts, this red shows roasted hazelnut and toasted herb aromas, with the core revealing ripe berry and açaí flavors against vibrant mineral acidity. The plush finish features milk chocolate details. Drink now through 2028. 30,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 9b5b965656e03bd1db4c8636e2ac2d95

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