Bordeaux Archives

How did the wines of a vintage that performed well at the en primeur stage fare in bottle?

By Michael Schuster, Andrew Jefford and Simon Field MW

Michael Schuster sets the scene for an in-bottle tasting of an acclaimed recent vintage.

By Michael Schuster

”Fascinating, overall—how could it not be? Despite the early adolescent posturing, many of the wines celebrate their terroir with dignity.”

By Simon Field MW

“What to oppose to charm? How about sinisterness?”

By Tim James

Michel Bettane reflects on what’s gone wrong in the region’s wine trade.

By Michel Bettane

Château Haut-Bailly's estate director looks back on two decades of wine growing.

By David Williams

How an Irish businessman is transforming his recently acquired Bordeaux estate.

By Raymond Blake

Simon Field MW concludes his coverage of the 2023 Bordeaux en primeur tastings with his tasting notes on the wines…

By Simon Field MW