One can say little about Château Cheval Blanc that has not been said already by someone, somewhere, sometime. But much of this commentary —centuries’ worth, in fact— bears repeating, if only for the ...
All along the empty, pretty lanes of Saint-Emilion, small, claret- coloured signs point the way to Chateau This and Chateau That. One chateau name is missing. No one has bothered to erect a sign to ...
Baron Frère: I have been asked this question often, and it is always interesting. My father, who passed away far too early, left behind a rather well-stocked wine cellar. For this reason, the bottle ...
As winemaker for two of the world’s most iconic, sought-after wines (both Château d’Yquem and Château Cheval Blanc), Pierre Lurton is a big deal in the wine world. Collectors and enthusiasts spend ...
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. I remember vividly my first visit to Château Cheval Blanc. It was about five years ago and we were sitting on ...
A rare six-litre bottle of 1947 French Cheval-Blanc Bordeaux wine was sold to a private collector for $304,375 (£192,000) on Tuesday, setting a world record price for a single bottle. Henry Samuel 16 ...
Starting today online and culminating on October 7th with an in-person dinner and awards ceremony in London, wine and spirit collectors will have the opportunity to bid on some of the most unique, ...
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...