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Olivier Berrouet on Whether Petrus 2021 Will Stand the Test of Time
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Petrus winemaker Olivier Berrouet talks with James about the potential of the 2021 Petrus and whether it's better to uncork now or in a few years' time...
Bordeaux 2021 Tasting Report: Tragic Beauty and Some Sweet Saviors
Monday, July 8, 2024
It’s already hard to remember the 2021 vintage in Bordeaux with all the news about the very good to outstanding 2023 and spectacular 2022, but lovers of the region's wines will find some positive takeaways.
HOW CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT DEFIED NATURE TO CRAFT AN OUTSTANDING SAUTERNES IN 2021
Sunday, July 7, 2024
James chats with Christian Seely, the head of AXA Millesimes, about how they made an incredible Sauternes at Chateau Suduiraut in 2021 despite the nasty spring frost of that year.
Vieux Chateau Certan Vertical Tasting: A Century of Power and Grace
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A vertical tasting marking 100 years of ownership of Vieux Chateau Certan by the Thienpont family proved the ability of VCC to consistently showcase power and grace in its unique Pomerol blend.
The Other Lafitte: Owner Philippe Mengin Shares His Story
Friday, June 7, 2024
Lafitte owner Philippe Mengin presents his top covee, Heritage, to James, and explains the history of the chateau and how the Heritage was made.
En Primeur 2023 (Part I): A Return to Bordeaux
Friday, May 24, 2024
Right Bank en primeur wines from 2023 are better than many of the highly touted 2022s because they are so Bordeaux in their nature, with more tensioned mouthfeels, transparency and energetic finishes.
Bordeaux En Primeur 2023 (Part II): A Vintage to Love, But at What Price?
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Three weeks in Bordeaux tasting nearly 1,100 barrel samples of the 2023 vintage and meeting more than 100 wine producers face to face gives you a broad view of a young vintage whose wines are now lying in cellars. The verdict? 2023 compares favorably to some of Bordeaux's great years, but with even more precise winemaking.
James Suckling Interviews: Edouard Moueix
Friday, May 17, 2024
Edouard Moueix, the third-generation winemaker of the legendary Moueix family, talks with JamesSuckling.com's Susan Kostrzewa about Bordeaux, en primeur pricing, the future of merlot and the challenge of how to draw more people into drinking fine wines.
Take a Ride with James Tasting 2023 Bordeaux from Barrel
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
James and his team tasted and rated almost 1,200 young, unfinished Bordeaux from the 2023 vintage during the first three weeks of April and you can join part of his tasting trip in this video.