Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes, “Producing great wine is simple, keeping things simple is what’s difficult”
We cast our attention to one of Beaujolais’ most widely-respected domains, listed in Bettane&Dessauve’s 2018 Top 10 producers of the year.
Matter-of-Taste : iDealwine in Singapore for a day of tasting
Once again, iDealwine jetted off to meet wine enthusiasts on the other side of the world, this time in Singapore for the Wine Advocate’s Matter-of-Taste salon.
Bordeaux: the top 20 highest-priced bottles at auction (first semester of 2018)
Here it is: the top 20 most expensive Bordeaux at auction so far in 2018. Unsurprisingly old vintages and the stars of Pomerol lead the way…
The 2018 Vintage: an estimated 25% increase in production
The latest estimations regarding the 2018 vintage have just been released, announcing a 25% increase in production after the catastrophic 2017 harvest.
Burgundy: the top 20 highest-priced bottles at auction (first semester of 2018)
The top dogs, the crème de la crème, here are the 20 most expensive bottles of Burgundy to sell on the iDealwine auction platform so far in 2018.
Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon, serious Mâcon that doesn’t break the bank
We cast an eye on Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon. Laid out to biodynamics, Dominique Lafon’s Mâconnais operation offers affordable and finely crafted Chardonnays.
The South West: the top 20 highest-priced bottles at auction (first semester of 2018)
The South West is an Aladdin’s cave of vinous treasures. A look at the 20 most-expensive bottles from this fascinating region.
François Mikulski, Meursault elegance and purity
This week we turn our attention to Meursault and, more specifically, one of our favourite domains of this appellation: François Mikulski. We can’t get enough of the crystalline and pure wines from this domain with their excellent balance and tension. François Mikulski was born in Dijon in 1963. His mother, Thérèse, was originally from Meursault while his father, a NATO officer, was Polish. Due to his father’s work François grew up in Luxembourg and studied at the Ecole Européenne. An avid fan of rugby, he initially wanted to earn a living on the…
Languedoc-Roussillon: the top 20 highest-priced bottles at auction (first semester of 2018)
As the Tour de France ends, ours is just beginning. Our top 20 rankings reveal the top dogs in 2018 from the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Champagne: the top 20 highest-priced bottles at auction (first semester of 2018)
It’s Champagne’s turn to show us which cuvées are seducing the fine wine auction market. A look at the top 20 most expensive bottles of bubbly so far in 2018.