Monthly Archives: February 2012

Chateau Margaux tasting with Paul Pontallier

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Coe Vintners Fine Wine

Academic openess and a possible Bordelais blind spot Yesterday afternoon I attended a fascinating tasting at Trinity House, London with Paul Pontallier, Managing Director of the Medoc first growth Chateau Margaux. He showed 15 experimental wines, served in 5 flights, demonstrating the … Continue reading →

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Burgundy 2010 – Special pre shipping offer

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Coe Vintners Fine Wine

2010 is what Burgundy is all about – fragrance, elegance and depth of flavour. We rate this as a must buy vintage for any Burgundy lover – In contrast to the super ripe 2009s, this is a more classic year … Continue reading →

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Château Bellevue & Château St Pierre Dinner at the Institute of Directors

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Coe Vintners Fine Wine

Our great friends the de Lavaux family, owners of several fine Right Bank Bordeaux châteaux, presented a selection of their wines at a dinner at the Institute of Directors, London on Thursday 26th January 2012 Francois de Lavaux, resplendent in … Continue reading →

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