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Wine Spectator: Bordeaux Futures Hit The Market, But Is Anyone Buying?

After almost a month of quiet, Bordeaux châteaus are revving up the futures campaign for the 2011 vintage again, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2012

News Briefs for April 17, 2012

•At least one prominent Bordeaux château has answered the call from négociants and retailers asking for an early and quick en primeur season this year, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 17, 2012

Château Latour Abandons Futures System, Wine Spectator Reports

Wine Spectator reports that Château Latour’s 2011 vintage will be its last en primeur offering, as the estate says it will no longer use the system to sell its most recent vintage. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2012

Bordeaux Châteaus Say They’ll Lower Prices: Wine Spectator

Wine professionals from around the world have descended upon Bordeaux to taste the new vintage, and some of the region’s top châteaus have said they will release their 2011 wines at much lower prices than last year, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 11, 2012

French Wine Exports To The U.S. Record Strong 2011: Wine Spectator

French wine and spirits exports hit $13 billion in 2011, and America was the dominant trading partner, providing 18% of that figure, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 3, 2012

News Briefs for March 14, 2012

Beam Inc. has raised prices on its Bourbon brands and could take a second round of U.S. price hikes this year, Beam North America president Bill Newlands told the Reuters Food and Agriculture Summit earlier this week. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 14, 2012

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