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The first step in selecting which good Italian wines to drink is reading the label…

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✍️"You know as well as we do, Sirs, that this classification is a delicate task and bound to raise questions; remember that we have not tried to create an official ranking, but only to offer you a sketch drawn from the very best sources." The Syndicat des Courtiers de Commerce de Bordeaux wrote to the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce on April 18, 1855. What followed was the venerated Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855 👇 Vins de Bordeaux - CIVB, UNION DES GRANDS CRUS DE BORDEAUX, Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château La Lagune, Château Saint-Pierre, Château Clerc Milon, Château d'Yquem, Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey (Bernard Magrez), Château de Malle #1855Classification #Bordeaux #BordeauxWine

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I guess we can expect some interesting and aesthetically appealing projects as a result of this acquisition. #drinksindustry #drinksbusiness #wine #luxurywine #bordeaux #grandcru #acquisition #lalique

Let's talk about my personal red wine-wonderland 👉 Pinot Noir!🍷 What to know and from where to enjoy them:   Pinot Noir is one of the oldest and best known grape varieties in the world, possibly highlighted by the vast amount of synonyms (almost 300) from Spätburgunder to Klevner.   In contrast to most widely known red grape varieties, Pinot Noir is mostly planted in cooler wine regions. Due to its wide distribution, there are a variety of clones that differ in yield and berry sizes. One thing they have in common is their thin skin, light colour and thus low tannin, whilst sporting a high acidity.   The most important wine country for Pinot Noir is France. With over 30.000 hectares the majority are planted in Burgundy and in the Champagne. For generations, the Pinot Noirs from Burgundy have been among the best and also the most expensive wines in the world. In Champagne the red grape is often pressed white (Blanc de Noirs) and is, among Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, an important component of most fine champagnes – as well as increasingly other sparkling wines around the world, even in the UK!   With a great variety in styles you can find Pinot Noir in almost every German winegrowing region. It is the most important red wine grape in Germany, and especially the 'Spätburgunder' from Ahr, Baden, Pfalz, Rheinhessen, and Württemberg are very elegant and "must-try" examples. Don’t miss the regions lesser known for reds – e.g. Rheingau or Franken too.   With more than 4.000 hectares (i.e. 1/3 of the entire Swiss vineyard expanse) Pinot Noir is the most planted red grape in Switzerland. A good reason why the Valais hosts the international wine trophy "Mondial du Pinot Noir" each year. Every true Pinot lover should at least once taste Pinot Noir from Graubünden; For many critics, this is “Switzerland’s Burgundy”.   But there are also some very exciting Pinot Noirs hailing from overseas: In the 1970s the variety was spread in the cooler regions of New Zealand, e.g. Wairarapa. The results are cherry fruit-driven wines with a distinctive acidity and a great deal of complexity. And of course, Oregon & California (USA), Patagonia (Argentina), Coastal Chile, Hemel-En-Aarde (South Africa) and certain parts of Australia make stunning Pinots now too.   What's your favourite Pinot Noir? A little tip: At Baur au Lac Vins, we currently have 1,500+ positions of Pinot Noir to discover and cherish 🤯😌 If you haven't found your favourite yet, feel free to roam: https://lnkd.in/e5Ae4uGd

It's time to start planning your next wine tour.

The best performing wines in the Liv-ex 100 index in December 2023 hailed from the Rhône, Bordeaux, Piedmont and Tuscany. Dive deeper into this here: https://bit.ly/48mR6n9

Ever thought about storing your wines? Where do you start? Here are some key pointers of how best to store your wines: ▶ Try to keep the cellar at a constant temperature of around 10-15°c. ▶ Wines need to be kept in a certain level of humidity (between 70- 80%) to avoid the wine evaporating or even it oxidizing. ▶ Avoid any light coming in contact with the wines, it can change the aromas in the wine. ▶ Lay your bottles down flat so that the wine is in contact with the cork. ▶ Check to see if the air circulates well in the cellar to avoid any mould or cork damage arising. Other than that it is easy 😀 ! Maybe add a wine fridge to your Christmas list! 🎄 💡 For the Parisiens reading this post, don’t forget the salon des Vignerons Indépendants which takes place in Paris this month (30/11 - 02/12). This exhibition is great fun, lots of really good Independant wineries presenting their wines to try and buy! https://lnkd.in/eQTeUu-g I totally recommend you visit: Domaine Siffren – stand F28, Domaine des Pierres – stand E52, Champagne Montmarthe – E42. Need any other recommendations? Get in contact with me!  #lebouchonanglais #winetastings #wineadvice