Tag: Bordeaux

Château Lafon-Rochet Names Château Lafite Rothschild Winemaker As New Managing Director

Longtime Château Lafite Rothschild oenologist Christophe Congé has been named the new managing director at Château Lafon-Rochet. The winemaker joins the historic 45-hectare estate in St Estèphe, after more than 22 years...

Saint-Emilion’s Château Lassègue Names Seventh-Generation Vigneron Nicolas Seillan Winemaker

Château Lassègue has announced that seventh-generation Vigneron Nicolas Seillan has been named Winemaker of the Estate. This new role is in addition to his current position as Senior Vice President of Finance,...

Bordeaux Legend Anthony Barton Dies

Legendary Bordeaux winery owner Anthony Barton has died aged 91. Owner of second growth Château Léoville-Barton and third growth Château Langoa-Barton, Anthony was known for both his charm and ambition.  “Anthony Barton was...

Château Angélus Withdrawing From Saint-Émilion Classification

Château Angélus is withdrawing from Saint-Émilion classification. It is the third Premier Grand Cru Classé A property to withdraw from the system. Angélus has been one of the four “first growths” of Saint-Émilion,...

Wine Enthusiast Names Château Siran 2018 Margaux Wine of the Year 2021

Wine Enthusiast has named Chateau Siran 2018 Margaux its Wine of the Year 2021. "From an estate in the southern part of Margaux, this wine has just the right mix of rich...

Rare Vintages From Chanel’s Bordeaux Vineyards Head To Auction

In an upcoming auction, Sotheby’s is presenting a selection of untouched vintage wines direct from Chanel’s vineyards. The sale celebrates 25 years of Chanel’s ownership of two historic Bordeaux vineyards, Château Rauzan-Ségla...

Chateau Angélus Unveils $765 Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet

Chateau Angélus has unveiled a new wine, Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet. The new release is a small-production cuvée that will only be released in the best vintages. This year’s bottling is priced...

Bordeaux White Wine Pop-Up Coming To London

The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) has announced plans to run its Bordeaux White Wine Bar, a bespoke pop-up bar, at London’s Flat Iron Square from September 1 through 5 shining a light...

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