In his latest opinion piece, Wickhams director Dan Farrell-Wright explores the value of Beaujolais for both winemakers and consumers. A hot dry summer means that…
In his latest opinion piece, Wickhams director Dan Farrell-Wright explores the value of Beaujolais for both winemakers and consumers. A hot dry summer means that…
Kingsland Drinks has been appointed as distribution partner of Cellier des Dauphins, one of the leading producers of wines in the Rhône Valley, covering all key appellations, including Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages and Crus such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vinsobres and Cairanne. A key focus for the partnership will be distribution in nominated off-trade customers of the global brand, Cellier des Dauphins, the number…
The Cotes de Provence AOC area now has a fifth terroir designation (DGC), as revealed by the Conseil Interprofessionel des Vins de Provence (CIVP). Cotes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges is located in the heart of the Var department and it has become the latest terroir within the AOC area to achieve the DGC status. The harvest for the area is now…
The CIVL generic body representing the Languedoc Rousillon region has become the first French interprofession to appoint a female president. Miren de Lorgeril, co-owner chief executive at the 300ha Maison Lorgeril, pledged to place a strong focus on sustainability after taking on the role. She said: “I plan to help build on the pioneering work the winemakers of this beautiful region have been developing…
Marrenon has unveiled Lez’Arts, a new Luberon rosé available for the UK off-trade. The newcomer has already secured a listing with Majestic nationwide and the wines will arrive in stores later on this month. The wine will be available in a magnum bottle as the producer said the format – particularly for rosé wines from the South of France – is seeing growing demand from…
The winegrowers of the AOC Saint Mont and Plaimont Producteurs are heading to London in February to present long lost ancient grape varieties at an exclusive trade tasting event. The microvinifications of the grape varieties were discovered on very old prephylloxera plots in the Saint Mont appellation. One of them is the vineyard of Sarragachies, which is a protected historical monument and is believed to…
Rhone Valley producer Marrenon has reintroduced its range of wines as part of its ambition to become the leading Luberon and Ventoux producer in the UK. After a seven-year absence, Marrenon, one of the largest wine makers of Luberon and Ventoux, is relaunching its portfolio into the UK as it aims to become the key producer for these two southern France appellations. Marrenon is introducing…
Rhone Valley Vineyards, France’s second largest AOC wine area, has unveiled its new Cotes du Rhone ad campaign for the UK market, accompanied by a new strapline: ‘Everyday Sophistication’. The campaign presents a refreshed positioning for the region, which aims to highlight the quality and accessibility of the wines, while touching on “the modernity and dynamic character” of the Rhone. The ‘Everyday Sophistication’ campaign features…
