12.04.12
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Carignan Plantation

Posted by morvanec

Today, on a fruit day, we planted the Carignan in Saint Andeol! Everything went very well and I took heaps of pictures… Morvane

12.04.12
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Meet the real Tain workhorse!

Posted by mareec

Meet the real workhorse at Cave de Tain!

05.04.12
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100% success rate at the China Wine Awards 2012

Posted by jeanw

We’ve had exceptional results in the China Best Value Wine Awards 2012, with recognition for quality and value across the portfolio.  All great exposure in this exciting emerging market. The highlights: Tiger Horse Cinsault 2011 (a wine we produce specifically …

09.03.12
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Frozen in Time

Posted by mareec

Morvane has been capturing the moment in Cairanne with a few frozen snaps to put us into the picture.

08.03.12
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Decanter Reviews – March and April editions 2012

Posted by christinac

Decanter March 2012 Domaine Pellé, Morogues, Menetou-Salon 2010: “With its complex palate of citrus fruits, pears and elderflower, as well as a streak of salty minerality, this wine bats well above its weight. Crisp acidity and great length. 18/20. 4 …

07.03.12
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Domaine du Monteillet Côte-Rôtie ‘Fortis’ 2008

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“The Côte-Rôtie vineyards are some of the oldest in France, if not the oldest. They hug the slopes that stretch upward from the Rhône river. This wine is made by the exciting producer Stéphane Montez, who adds around 15% Viognier …

05.03.12
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Blossoming Rhône

Posted by morvanec

Spring is almost here, the almond tree is flowering.   Today I save a vine (before-during-after)!…       

22.02.12
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Les Roches Bleues strikes gold!

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The results of the International du Gamay 2012 have been announced and Boutinot’s Domaine Les Roches Bleues 2010, AOC Cote de Brouilly scooped a gold! Well done to our winemakers Samantha Bailey and Eric Monnin!

16.02.12
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Du Vin Delights

Posted by mareec

The latest of Boutinot’s (occasional) Saturday morning fine dining tastings was recently held at Bistro du Vin Soho – where London’s fine dining sommelier’s were invited to taste 32 wines, some new to Boutinot, some new vintages and some just …

09.02.12
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Super sizes!

Posted by christinac

Spotted in Imbibe magazine (January / February edition 2012): “A selection of wines in magnum from Boutinot. The Cheshire-based supplier recently showcased some of its super-sized wines.     First up, Turckheim’s Sables et Galets Terroirs d’Alsace Gewurztraminer 2009 boasts …