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Read more about the article 2018 Vintage: no first wine from Château Guiraud
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  • Post published:8 November 2018

2018 Vintage: no first wine from Château Guiraud

It’s official: Château Guiraud will not be producing its first wine in 2018, as the damage caused by the hail was too severe.

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Read more about the article iDealwine at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter
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  • Post published:7 November 2018

iDealwine at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter

Last weekend’s Decanter Fine Wine Encounter was the perfect opportunity for us to share some of our favourite wines with London-based oenophiles. Find a brief recap of the event here.

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Read more about the article From methuselahs to nabuchodonosors…but where do these names come from?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:30 October 2018

From methuselahs to nabuchodonosors…but where do these names come from?

Oenophiles love offering their favourite wines in large formats, but while the magnum is very well known, other large bottles can have somewhat more complicated names.

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Read more about the article Hidden treasures: Maison Louis Latour’s old vintages
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:30 October 2018

Hidden treasures: Maison Louis Latour’s old vintages

Recap of an exceptional vertical tasting of old vintages from Maison Louis Latour, 2nd July 2018.

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Read more about the article Château Climens: elegance and finesse in Sauternes
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:25 October 2018

Château Climens: elegance and finesse in Sauternes

Dubbed the “Lord of Barsac”, Château Climens produces dessert wines of legendary complexity and elegance.

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Read more about the article 2018 vintage: a tour de France of this year’s harvest
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:24 October 2018

2018 vintage: a tour de France of this year’s harvest

As the harvests draw to a close, we divulge what we know about the 2018 vintage so far, region by region.

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Read more about the article Champagne Agrapart & Fils: the many facets of Chardonnay
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:23 October 2018

Champagne Agrapart & Fils: the many facets of Chardonnay

Introducing our new champagne allocation: the prestigious champagnes from Agrapart.

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Read more about the article Interview with a collector: almost 3,000 bottles collected in 40 years
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:22 October 2018

Interview with a collector: almost 3,000 bottles collected in 40 years

A passionate oenophile’s collection has slid into our autumn sales. We tell you more about this exceptional cellar.

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Read more about the article Testimonial: Selling your wines with iDealwine, “a fast and smooth experience”
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:19 October 2018

Testimonial: Selling your wines with iDealwine, “a fast and smooth experience”

This September, a passionate customer sold his superb cellar on iDealwine’s auctions. Here, he tells us about his experience.

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Read more about the article Opening soon: a wine bar in Paris for iDealwine lovers
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  • Post published:19 October 2018

Opening soon: a wine bar in Paris for iDealwine lovers

An altogether new style of bar is about to open in Paris in the 9th arrondissement!

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Read more about the article Domain Rebourseau: the Bouygues family gets a foothold in Burgundy
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:17 October 2018

Domain Rebourseau: the Bouygues family gets a foothold in Burgundy

Did you know? The Bouygues family is making waves once again with its new vineyard purchase. We investigate.

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Read more about the article iDealwine in London: Masterclass at the Wine and Spirits Show
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  • Post published:17 October 2018

iDealwine in London: Masterclass at the Wine and Spirits Show

At the Drinks Business’ first edition of The Wine and Spirits Show last weekend, iDealwine shared some of our favourite bottles from the best winemaking regions of France.

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Read more about the article The price of vines in 2018
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  • Post published:17 October 2018

The price of vines in 2018

How much does a hectare of vines cost, in each region and appellation? You'll find the answers here!

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Read more about the article Cristal Vinothèque 1996: an otherworldly experience
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:12 October 2018

Cristal Vinothèque 1996: an otherworldly experience

A few days ago, Roederer unveiled their cuvée Cristal 1996, in the Vinothèque version. A unique experience…

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Read more about the article Auction report : resounding success for Raveneau’s mature Chablis
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 October 2018

Auction report : resounding success for Raveneau’s mature Chablis

At iDealwine’s most recent auction, some wines reaffirmed their star status, for instance Raveneau and George Roumier.

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Read more about the article 1874 -2008: 1,700 ready to drink wines from €11!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:1 October 2018

1874 -2008: 1,700 ready to drink wines from €11!

Tasting old vintages is a special experience for all lovers of wine; a testimony of a bygone era, these wines take you on a real journey through time.

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Read more about the article Auction: 3,500 iconic wines, mature wines and “natural wines”
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  • Post published:1 October 2018

Auction: 3,500 iconic wines, mature wines and “natural wines”

Iconic wines, historic vintages, mature wines and natural wines… all of the latest trends at auction feature in this sale!

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Read more about the article Tasting the 2016 Médoc Cru Bourgeois, new classification in sight
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:28 September 2018

Tasting the 2016 Médoc Cru Bourgeois, new classification in sight

This week, Angélique, Elsa and Constance had the pleasure of tasting the freshly-bottled 2016 vintage. Let us tell you all about it…

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Read more about the article Record-breaking 11th edition of La Part des Anges
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:26 September 2018

Record-breaking 11th edition of La Part des Anges

The biannual charity sale of rare cognacs raised 291,500 euros for Thierry Marx’s culinary training school last Thursday 20th September in Cognac (Charentes).

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Read more about the article The iDealwine team recommend their top bottles for aspiring amateurs…
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:19 September 2018

The iDealwine team recommend their top bottles for aspiring amateurs…

Not sure of your wine taste and style preferences? Our team has lovingly picked out the best bottles to help you make the jump into the world of wine...

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Read more about the article Instagram contest: win a bottle of Sassicaia 2014!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:18 September 2018

Instagram contest: win a bottle of Sassicaia 2014!

Given the huge success of our Foire aux vins, we’ve decided to give away a bottle of the fantastic Sassicaia 2014...

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Read more about the article 20% of Petrus sold: was it a good investment?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:14 September 2018

20% of Petrus sold: was it a good investment?

Pomerol powerhouse: the most expensive vineyard sale on record

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Read more about the article Domaine Sylvain Pataille: Marsannay restored to its former splendor
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:12 September 2018

Domaine Sylvain Pataille: Marsannay restored to its former splendor

Today we present you with Sylvain Pataille - a flaghip domain of the Marsannay appellation.

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Read more about the article Enotourism: iDealwine on tour
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:7 September 2018

Enotourism: iDealwine on tour

Wine is not solely a man’s prerogative! Three iDealwine ladies tell us about their discoveries this summer, in Corsica, Ardèche and Alsace. Our highlight: meeting the Deiss family.

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Read more about the article No summer lull in iDealwine’s latest auctions!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:6 September 2018

No summer lull in iDealwine’s latest auctions!

Not a single Grand cru passed unnoticed this summer at iDealwine. Certainly not Domaine Rousseau’s selection of 6 successive vintages of Chambertin, sold at €13,011!

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Read more about the article Reduced shipping costs to Hong Kong
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:5 September 2018

Reduced shipping costs to Hong Kong

Are you in need of good news this month? Calling all Hong-Kong based customers: iDealwine is lowering its shipping costs to this destination!

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Read more about the article Château Reynon : the Dubourdieu family’s enchanted garden
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 September 2018

Château Reynon : the Dubourdieu family’s enchanted garden

Let us guide you to the heart of Château Reynon, the top-secret “grape-growing garden” of the Dubourdieu family.

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Read more about the article Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes, “Producing great wine is simple, keeping things simple is what’s difficult”
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:31 August 2018

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.

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Read more about the article Matter-of-Taste : iDealwine in Singapore for a day of tasting
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:30 August 2018

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.

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Read more about the article Bordeaux: the top 20 highest-priced bottles at auction (first semester of 2018)
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:30 August 2018

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…

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Read more about the article The 2018 Vintage: an estimated 25% increase in production
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:29 August 2018

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.

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