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1954 Raymond Lafon

Raymond Lafon

Bordeaux / France

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Sauternes: the great sacrifice

Producing Sauternes is a noble venture – one that often brings more risks than rewards. Gavin Smith talks to three of the region’s leading producers about the perils of crafting the world’s most sought-after sweet wines – and why it’s worth it Sauternes might be the most distinctive wine on the planet. Its combination of power, unctuosity and aromatic complexity ...

BY Gavin Smith,

ON August 5, 2021

FINE+RARE: the 2013 Burgundy Report

The 2013 Burgundy vintage is one of high quality and low quantities. We report our findings from our recent visit, and speculate on what impact another year of low yields might have on the price of these spectacular wines We visited Burgundy early in November to spend a week tasting the 2013 vintage. These wines are just starting to appear ...

ON December 1, 2014

Decanter’s Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter

Two weeks ago I attended Decanter’s Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter at The Landmark Hotel in London. The tasting featured over 80 of the region’s most prestigious producers, from the most renowned chateaux (such as Angelus, Montrose, Giscours and Beychevelle) to the best petits chateaux. It was here that fine wine enthusiasts were given a rare opportunity to discuss the ...

BY FINE+RARE,

ON July 5, 2012

New Releases Not To Be Missed This Month: April 2019

Champagne 2012 Spring is well and truly here and as the sunshine makes a reappearance we start to think of upcoming outdoor events and all the wines required to accompany them. Of course, Champagne is an ideal accompaniment and this month sees a host of releases from the 2012 vintage. As it begins to creep onto the market, 2012 is fast ...

ON April 4, 2019

2015 Rhône: "A Truly Sensational Vintage"

2015 has proved to be a stellar year for wine regions across the globe and 2015 Rhône is no exception. With Rhône expert Jeb Dunnuck declaring the vintage "a truly sensational vintage" of "insanely good" wines, we take a closer look... 2015 Rhône: Remarkable quality 2015 has been a remarkable vintage in many parts of the world, with regions such as ...

ON November 16, 2016