Bancroft Wines is now the official UK agent for Chateau de Berne. The Chateau’s historical property, which takes back to the 11th century, boasts more than three centuries of winemaking tradition. It covers 500 hectares. Of land, of which about 130 hectares are vineyards. The estate also includes a 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel & Michelin Star restaurant, making it a major tourist destination in…

Berkmann Wine Cellars has expanded its premium rosé offering with Château Minuty. Château Minuty, situated just outside Saint-Tropez, was acquired by Gabriel Farnet in 1936. The Matton-Farnet family have completely revamped the estate over the past 80 years, even earning the prestigious Cotes de Provence ‘Cru Classe’ status in 1955. Today the third generation Jean-Etienne and Francois Matton continue to restructure the estate’s vineyards, from which…

The wine estates for Ornellaia 2015 and Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2016 have commissioned artist William Kentridge to create unique labels for the wines. Kentridge, considered to be one of South Africa’s finest contemporary artists, created the labels for the 10th edition of Tuscany-based Ornellaia’s Vendemmia d’Artista project. The labels, which are specifically designed to convey the character classic to the 2015 vintage – expressed as…

The Languedoc Rousillon region provides British buyers with a golden opportunity to start making money from the wine business, a leading producer has declared. Jean-Claude Mas was born and raised in the region by a family of winemakers and he has watched it flourish in recent years. His company, Domaines Paul Mas, named after his father, is now one of the leading lights in the…

The largest UK tasting event of Lebanese wines is set to take place in London later this month. More than 20 Lebanese wineries will be at the Lebanese Ambassador’s London residence on October 25 for a trade and press tasting of the country’s latest vintages and styles. The event, which will be hosted by ambassador Rami Mortada, will show wines from a number of producers…

Waddesdon Wine has been appointed as UK distributor for Château Léoube wines. The producer is renowned for its organic and biodynamic Provence rosé, is about to launch an addition to its portfolio called Love by Léoube, which is a Grenache, Cinsault blend produced by winemaker Romain Ott. Love will join Château Léoube 2017, Secret de Léoube 2017 and the free run grande vin, La Londe…

Chateau Fleur Haut Gaussens has launched a new cuvee made from 100% Cabernet Franc. The idea for La Bergeronnette came from a small, independent and secretive bird called ‘la bergeronnette’ (white wagtail), which is often to be found perching on the vine posts in the Cabernet Franc vineyard. This small plot of two hectares with clay soil is situated at height, on a sub-soil that…