Bordeaux 2014: First impression - Soil type key to 'uneven' Right Bank vintage
Success on the Right Bank in the Bordeaux 2014 vintage depended on a vineyard's specific soil type and an estate's attention to detail ahead of harvest amid a cool and rainy summer, says James Lawther MW after tasting the young wines during en primeur wee
Bordeaux 2014: First impression - Medoc
The Bordeaux 2014 vintage in Medoc has produced fresh and fragrant wines that could last for more than two decades in the best cases, says Decanter consultant editor Steven Spurrier in his initial assessment following last week's en primeur tastings.
Bordeaux 2014: First impression - Sauternes savours a 'unique' vintage
Many Sauternes and Barsac chateaux have produced a 2014 vintage 'unlike any other in the past 30 years', marked by elevated acidity and high quality, but beware the rise of Sauvignon Blanc, says Decanter's Ian D'Agata after tasting the en primeur wines th
Bordeaux 2014: First Impressions - Graves and Pessac-Léognan
There are two clear stylistic camps for the Bordeaux 2014 vintage in Pessac-Léognan and Graves, writes Jane Anson, who offers her first general impression of the wines before rating them for Decanter.
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COFCO adjusts fine wine message to target ‘mass consumers’ at China Food and Drinks Fair
China’s COFCO group has said it will offer ‘big name’ imported wines at lower prices at major trade fair in Chengdu, so as to ‘reach out to the mass consumers’ amid a ‘period of market adjustment’.
China’s next generation of winemakers perfects skills in Europe
Young Chinese winemakers from some of China’s biggest producers have just returned from a two-month trip to Europe to help perfect their skills, as part of a co-operation deal struck between wine trade bodies in both regions.
‘Chinese wine market has hit the bottom’, say trade professionals at CFDF
The slide in the Chinese wine market has bottomed out, said trade leaders at the 92nd China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF, also known as Tangjiuhui) which opened today.
Bordeaux 2014: Chinese importers encouraged by vintage, but expect low-key en primeur campaign
Despite a ‘positive’ market impression on the Bordeaux 2014 vintage, importers in China are expecting another low-key en primeur campaign this year.
Success of wine festival in Macau reflects growing local interests in wine
The Macau wine scene is growing, as a large-scale wine and food festival held to promote wine culture shows.