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April 26, 2010
Last weeks Bordeaux 2009 activity, Olivier Leflaive 09′s and Edouard Moueix Tasting Dinner
A quick update following the first week of releases (not many of them!). Last Tuesday saw d’Angludet out at £219, demand seemed steady, it’s a wine that tasted well this year and has a good following. The other three wines we offered last week were all quite different “beasts” –...
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April 21, 2010
Clos de Tart Masterclass
Although all the talk at the moment is about Bordeaux 2009, that was put to one side last night for a magnificent feast of fine red Burgundy. The burgundy in question was Clos de Tart, the magnificent monopole grand cru from Morey-St-Denis. 70 burgundophiles gathered in Forbes House in Belgravia...
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April 19, 2010
Azura, Plain Sailing
It was finally time to pack the bags, DJ and passports, jump in the car and head down to Southampton clutching a very impressive looking invitation. We were on our way to the naming ceremony and gala dinner for P&O’s latest unveiling. The Azura is the newest...
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April 2, 2010
Bordeaux 2009 day 7…the end in sight
So, the final push is on.
After a disastrous performance in the hotel inter merchant pool tournament last night it was actions stations to get packed, checked out and up to St-Emilion for a 9.15 appointment at Cheval-Blanc. Yet again some formula 1 inspired driving from Helen got us there with...
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March 30, 2010
Bordeaux 2009 day 4…Monday must be First Growths
The middle day of our trip and a few Château visits before the onslaught of the UGC tastings tomorrow.
We kicked off with an early morning visit to Latour. A terrific range of wines here as you would expect, from the generic Pauillac to the big chap himself. The “Forts” was...
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March 27, 2010
Bordeaux 2009 day 1
Exciting but tiring day.....6am - Flight from Gatwick, everyone arrived, two Scots, one German and three Englishmen. Landed safely met up with driver for the week and off we go. 10.15 - Les Carmes Haut Brion was delicious, lovely fruit-driven style, elegant and beautifully balanced. 11.30 - Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion...
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