Chablis wineries see ‘crazy’ climate and small 2024 harvest
Heavy rain, fierce hailstorms and bouts of frost have combined to shrink yields for…
Chris Mercer
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Trump victory puts wine tariffs back in spotlight
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential race has heightened speculation…
New method may help wines tainted by wildfire smoke
Scientists have tested a more targeted way of removing unpleasant ‘smoke…
Frost damage in German vineyards to cost millions
Payments related to severe spring frost in German vineyards earlier this year may…
Record claimed as 27-litre Bibi Graetz wine sells for £87,000
A one-off bottle of the celebrated Italian producer’s Colore wine has sold for…
Wine investment: Fierce bidding for rare vintages in Avery sale
‘Last treasures’ from the Avery family’s private cellar featured rare Bordeaux,…
Blenheim Palace unveils vineyard plan for English wine
Historic estate Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, has offered…
Dinosaur extinction set scene for grapes, suggests study
Newly discovered fossil grape seeds dating back millions of years have offered…
Collector’s Guide: Tuscany
Stellar recent vintages, relative value and the rapid rise of certain top names on…
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Platinum winners: 97-point wines
Platinum medals are among the most sought-after accolades at DWWA, and this year’s list…
Château Montrose owner buys Virginia’s RdV Vineyards
A view across the estate of RdV Vineyards, now renamed Lost Mountain. Deal in US is the…
Rare Bordeaux stars as Christie's Avery cellar auction tops £2.5m
Petrus 1990 featured among the top lots in the sale. Petrus 1990 and Latour 1961…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Figeac drops 40% in price
See reaction as high-scoring La Conseillante, Montrose and Beauséjour also…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Troplong, Haut-Bailly and VCC released
See scores and price analysis… The post Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Troplong,…
DWWA 2024 results sneak peak: Styles to watch
Full Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 results will be published on 19 June, including…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Smith Haut Lafitte released
Decanter’s Georgie Hindle tastes Smith Haut Lafitte 2023 en primeur, and other…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: High-scoring Beau-Séjour Bécot debuts
See reaction as châteaux Lascombes and Clinet 2023 also released… The post Bordeaux…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Château Margaux drops price by 30%
Château Margaux. The final first growth makes its debut in busy week for the…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Canon and Les Carmes Haut-Brion released
See the latest reaction as two more highly rated estates join the campaign… The post…
Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 results
A flight of rosé wines prepared for tasting. Plus, how to be among the first to see this…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Pichon Baron, Pavie, L’Eglise Clinet out
Bordeaux en primeur picks up pace… The post Bordeaux 2023 market analysis:…
How long does wine last after opening? - Ask Decanter
Some pointers on how long your opened bottle will last… The post How long does…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: ‘Brilliant’ Pichon Comtesse down 35%
See merchant and analyst reaction… The post Bordeaux 2023 market analysis:…
Rioja fine wine market report
Latest developments from trades and auctions… The post Rioja fine wine market…
Luxury Napa Cabernet estate listed for sale at $28.5m
With outdoor pool and 5,000 vines… The post Luxury Napa Cabernet estate listed…
Wine with burgers: Pairing advice
Plus wines recently reviewed by our experts… The post Wine with burgers: Pairing…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Lafite Rothschild released
Tasting barrel samples at Château Lafite Rothschild ahead of the 2023 vintage en…
Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Léoville Las Cases price drops 40%
Tasting en primeur samples at Château Léoville Las Cases. Early trend for…
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