Michel Chapoutier, sometimes a controversial figure, reckons that the Languedoc-Roussillon could become one of the finest wine regions in France as climate change affects the more marginal regions, such as the Northern Rhône. His Languedoc-Roussillon property, Domaine Bila Haut, produces some of the best value wines on our portfolio and VIT is on par with [...]

After a week of holidays in France and the UK, the Bordeaux en-primeur campaign is back in full swing. Prices are consistently being set only slightly lower than 2011, except for the Pichons, which are down 20%. Pichon Comtesse Lalande is as dependable as ever, but Pichon Longueville Baron, which is usually denser and richer, [...]

The wines from the famous French appellations are becoming ever more expensive as the emerging markets start acquiring a taste for fine French wine. Less prestigious regions, unhindered by more stringent appellation laws, can, however, produce absolutely delicious wines at a fraction of the price. ‘This, dear readers, is the best sub-£10 wine I have [...]

The South African wine scene is in a fantastic place. Almost every week I find myself tasting a young, exciting wine with less extraction, less oak, less alcohol and less sweetness. Wines containing fewer additions of everything else other than grapes. Not only are these wines more balanced and far more drinkable, but there is [...]

We have been raving about the 2010 French vintage since tasting the Bordeaux wines out of cask in 2011. It was a top Bordeaux vintage and was superb in Burgundy. The real value of the vintage, however, lies in the Rhône Valley. Brothers Christophe and Sebastian Jaume have taken Domaine Grand Veneur, established in 1826, [...]

‘One of South Africa’s finest wines and should repay considerable cellaring. Go seek and marvel,’ says Neal Martin on the MR de Compostella. ‘The Compilation of Stars’ made by Mzo Mvemve and Bruwer Raats has become Wine Cellar’s most sought-after South African wine and our allocation is snapped up on release. It has topped the [...]

The Comte Liger Belair wines are among the finest in our entire portfolio. The domaine is situated in the famous town of Vosne-Romanée and the family owns some of the most hallowed vineyards on the planet. The domaine was sold in 1933, following two centuries of fine Burgundy tradition, and Louis Michel Liger Belair started [...]

Burgundy lovers are faced with a tough proposition: the world is becoming increasingly interested in the hallowed vineyards of Burgundy, and this is pushing up prices and tightening allocations. With the Rand 20% weaker than last year and a small 2012 crop, prices are sky-rocketing. 2011 Burgundy is a good, classic vintage however. ‘From an [...]

Chris and Andrea Mullineux have fast become the darlings of the SA wine industry. In just 4 vintages, Andrea has been invited into the Cape Winemakers Guild and, together with numerous 5* Platter ratings, their 2010 Syrah was nominated as ‘Red Wine of the Year’ in the Platter 2013 guide. The new releases are even more exciting! How these [...]

Each year Wine Cellar offers the latest vintage of Bordeaux en-primeur, or as futures. This age-old platform affords you access to almost all of Bordeaux’s top wines, at the best possible prices. We will be commencing with the 2012 campaign as the chateaux start releasing their prices in April. Read more on en-primeur here or email Roland@winecellar.co.za to join our en-primeur mailing list. Last [...]