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In 1855, there were two classifications of Bordeaux wine. Most people remember only that of the Médoc dedicated to reds. Actually, the more astounding classification was of the wines of Sauternes and Barsac. Instead of just four Premier Crus or First Growths in the Médoc, Sauternes and Barsac had 11!  …

World of Fine Wine Neil Beckett Liquid Assets is a column in the award-winning publication The World of Fine Wine and website www.worldoffinewine.com. The latest column in the latest edition is penned by Editor Neil Beckett, recipient of The Cristal Award for Lifetime Achievement 2020. The article celebrates the back-to-back effervescence of Cuvée William Deutz 2008 & 2009.

From left, Camille Sereys de Rothschild, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild The label of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 has been unveiled. It is a work of unbridled creative genius. What looks seemingly like two Chinese characters is actually “Mouton Rothschild”. The creator of this bold, innovative Mouton …

Sardinia or Sardegna is one of the most ravishing islands in the world Sardinia – Sardegna in Italian – is the second largest island of Italy after Sicily. Sardinia lies 200 km west of the mainland and is actually nearer to France. The island of Corsica is only 12 km to the south. The …

 Located in the commune of Margaux, Chateau d’Issan has a history going back to the 12th Century Chateau d’Issan 1982 A wine – like a song or person – does not need to be loud or full-bodied to be brilliant. On the contrary, delicate, subtle music and quiet – lean …

Michel Parisot is Chief Winemaker of Champagne Devaux On Thursday 26 November, we offered multi-award winning Champagne Devaux D Rosé and Ultra D on wineguru.com.sg. Then, yesterday, Friday 27 November, London’s International Wine Challenge announced that Cellarmaster & Chief Winemaker of Champagne Devaux Michel Parisot has been named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year 2020! Super Congratulations to Parisot and Champagne …

Proprietor Bruno-Eugene Borie commemorates the 300th Anniversary of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou – founded in 1720 – marks its 300 years in 2020. The Saint-Julien Super Second Growth is not going to allow Covid 19 to upset its commemoration. Granted we may not celebrate the landmark occasion on the grounds of Ducru-Beaucaillou, …

China’s most influential consultant winemaker leads the way Following the outbreak of Covid 19 earlier in the year, practically every wine exhibition in the world has been cancelled or postponed. Until this month, when ProWine China took place in Shanghai from 10 to 12 November 2020. According to the organiser 400 wine …

Roquefort and Stilton are two favourite cheeses. And discovered that Providore Downtown – theprovidore.com – here in Singapore  has a non-pasteurized version (Comte too). When it comes to Roquefort, the bluer the better. On that note, you might want to check out Alvin Lee’s The Bluest Blues below It’s a great song. So too the guitar of course. The black …

James Symington was 86 James Symington, a leading member of the Port trade, passed away earlier in the week. He was 86. Born in Porto in 1934, he was part of the third generation of the Symington Family. James Symington served in the King’s African Rifles from 1954-56 and was …