Great visit to see Julien Pinon in Vouvray this morning; here he is standing in his most renowned vineyard, Les Déronnières, which sits on the very edge of the plateau over the Vallée de Cousse. #vouvray #francoisetjulienpinon #julienpinon #cheninblanc #loire #wine

Another chance to see: The end of my 2023 Bordeaux reports. The state of the market, and my top selections in this vintage.
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You have to keep in shape if you live the life of a vigneron. You never know when you might have to clamber over the pallets awaiting pick-up to get to the vats. Tasting the 2023 and 2022 vintages with Matthieu Baudry. #chinon #bernardbaudry #cabernetfranc #cheninblanc #wine

Just published: A report on the latest releases from Château de Tracy in Pouilly-Fumé, including the new sparkling cuvée, La Dame de Tracy.
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Another chance to see: My final 2023 Bordeaux deep dive, as I explore Sauternes and Barsac in this vintage, with a harvest report and 37 tasting notes and scores.
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I have arrived.
#cravantlescoteaux #chinon #loire #wine

Just published: A report on a tasting of the 2022 vintage from Nicolas Joly and family; a nod to the moelleux style in Savennières, and words on mouse taint.
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Experimental plantings at Château La Tour Carnet - everything from Alicante to Viognier. Includes Chenin Blanc (hurrah!). Another #bdx23 primeurs flashback - photo taken at Pape-Clément. #latourcarnet #papeclement #bordeaux #vines #wine

Another chance to see: My deep dive into the basic Bordeaux appellation in 2023, featuring wines from Margaux, Brane-Cantenac, Reignac, Retout, Cos d'Estournel, Lafleur, Mouton & more.
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Well deserved, in a super Sauternes vintage.

Just published: New notes on the latest from Pierre Martin in Chavignol, with a focus on the 2022 vintage.
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It’s another moelleux Monday. But seriously, who comes to the Loire and brings their own wine with them? Errr… me. Tonight, the 2009 Quarts de Chaume from Domaine de la Bergerie. #bergerie #domainedelabergerie #quartsdechaume #loire #loire 2009 #wine

Another chance to see: My weekend wine, from Rousseau Frères, a sweet and successful Loire Malvoisie (in other words, Pinot Gris).
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Just published: My weekend wine report, on the 2015 Bonnezeaux from Château La Varière.
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Another chance to see: More 2023 Right Bank wines, with Taylor Swift, who has been brushing up on Bordeaux with Drops of God.
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Another chance to see: I get to grips with 2023 Pomerol, while Taylor Swift grabs a barbecue bottle. Warning: includes more poetic licence.
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Château Pontet-Canet 1924, the cork pulled and drank at 100 years of age. A Bordeaux primeurs flashback! #bordeaux #pontetcanet #pauillac #wine #wine tasting

Another chance to see: More like ultra-freediving than a deep dive; I report on 135 wines from St Emilion in the 2023 vintage.
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Just published: The end of my 2023 Bordeaux reports. The state of the market, and my top selections in this vintage.
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Another chance to see: I report on the 2023 Pessac-Léognan whites, helped by Taylor Swift of course, and I consider taking on a second critic.
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