Chateau Angelus has featured in two Bond movies. The owner of some rather humbler St Emilion estates has created a rather different link with a popular British TV series
Historically, it has not been easy for anyone breaking wine regulations in Bordeaux to end up in behind bars. Traditionally, the courts have favoured fines over imprisonment. However, if one rattles their cage often enough, it seems as though the judges can see the logic of imposing stricter sentences. But it takes time.
Bordeaux once produced more white wine than red. Today, nine bottles in every 10 are red, but as Roger Morris reports, Bordeaux Blanc is riding a wave of interest.
As Australia continues to suffer from punitive sanctions applied by Beijing, France’s biggest region moves to regain its dominance of the wine market. Natalie Wang of Vino Joy News reports.
With their purchase of Château Grand Pontet, Domaines Clarence Dillon are creating one of the largest estates in Bordeaux’s right bank – and raising fresh questions about the value of the St Emlion classification.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
