Tastings Index

You can access all my vintage reports using the ‘vintages’ links in the menu above, but I also present lists for both Bordeaux and the Loire here, as well as all my other tasting reports and domaine/châteaux updates.

• Bordeaux 2022 (5/5/23) From heat and drought is born freshness.
• Bordeaux 2021 (16/5/22) A vintage for treading carefully.
• Bordeaux 2020 (4/5/21, updated 24/1/23) The third successful vintage in a row for the region.
• Bordeaux 2019 (9/6/20, updated 22/2/22) Ripe, fruit-rich yet energetic wines.
• Bordeaux 2018 (9/4/19, updated 11/3/21) A vintage of rich, glossy and polished wines.
• Bordeaux 2017 (17/4/18, updated 14/1/20) The worst frost since 1991.
• Bordeaux 2016 (11/4/17, last updated 8/1/19) A superb vintage, with top quality wines.
• Bordeaux 2015 (12/4/16, updated 7/8/18) A vintage divided by rain, but great in parts.
• Bordeaux 2014 (7/4/15, last updated 11/12/18) A vintage with a cool character.
• Bordeaux 2013 (8/4/14, last updated 9/1/18) The worst vintage in several decades.
• Bordeaux 2012 (16/4/13, last updated 20/12/22) A vintage of highs and lows.
• Bordeaux 2011 (10/4/12, last updated 1/7/22) A complex vintage, of variable quality.
• Bordeaux 2010 (12/4/11, last updated 16/11/21) A fine vintage of acidity and tannin.
• Bordeaux 2009 (6/4/10, last updated 24/12/19) A voluptuous, velvet-textured vintage.
• Bordeaux 2008 (7/4/09, last updated 11/9/18) The sequel to 2007; only better.
• Bordeaux 2007 (8/4/08, last updated 29/8/17) The Hollywood Vintage.
• Bordeaux 2006 (3/5/07, last updated 21/6/16) A success, with many good wines.
• Bordeaux 2005 (4/5/06, last updated 31/8/21) A great vintage with many superb wines.
• Bordeaux 2004 (6/11/06, last updated 1/7/14) A return to classicism for Bordeaux.
• Bordeaux 2003 (25/10/05, last updated 29/7/16) Multiple Personality Disorder.
• Bordeaux 2002 (1/3/11, last updated 15/11/17) A polarising vintage.
• Bordeaux 2001 (21/7/06, last updated 28/12/21) A great vintage for Sauternes.
• Bordeaux 2000 (18/6/13, last updated 17/11/20) The millennial vintage.
• Bordeaux 1998 (17/6/04, last updated 9/8/12) A vintage of variable quality.
• Bordeaux 1997 (12/2/03) An assessment of one of the weaker vintages of the 1990s.
• Bordeaux 1996 (12/7/01, last updated 22/5/14) Classic wines from the left bank.
• Bordeaux 1995 (2/3/10, updated 29/8/12) A broadly successful vintage on both banks.
• Bordeaux 1994 (7/7/04, last updated 23/8/11) An under-rated vintage.
• Bordeaux 1990 (14/5/03) A hot and dry year led to a bumper crop of great wines.
• Bordeaux 1989 (21/5/00, updated 14/8/08) Another very successful vintage.
• Bordeaux 1988 (21/5/00, updated 11/8/08) The first of a triumvirate of good vintages.
• Bordeaux 1986 (7/2/01) This vintage has a reputation for tannin.
• Bordeaux 1985 (18/9/02) A superb vintage for current drinking.
• Bordeaux 1983 (7/11/00, updated 10/8/08) A classic vintage, great in Margaux.
• Bordeaux 1982 (18/6/03, updated 19/8/08) Drinking beautifully at over 20 years of age.
• Bordeaux 1981 (20/9/01) Including first growths and ‘super-seconds’.
• Bordeaux 1975 (14/8/02) I find quality to be very patchy.
• Bordeaux 1964 (10/10/00) Two clarets from a patchy vintage.
• Bordeaux 1961 (15/6/07) A great vintage, but many wines tasted here were fading.

• Loire 2022 (11/4/23) A warm summer drought and a very early harvest.
• Loire 2021 (28/6/22) The biggest frost since 1991, and a late harvest.
• Loire 2020 (29/6/21) A record-breaking early harvest, with quality and quantity.
• Loire 2019 (25/2/20) Frost again, but richly styled wines.
• Loire 2018 (19/2/19, updated 9/8/22) A “once-in-a-generation” vintage.
• Loire 2017 (27/2/18, updated 20/7/21) More frost, but another fine vintage.
• Loire 2016 (23/5/17, updated 5/5/20) Frost-bitten, but very good quality in the end.
• Loire 2015 (9/2/16, updated 20/11/18) A rich vintage of exceptional quality.
• Loire 2014 (17/2/15, updated 27/6/17) Fine quality in all regions and many styles.
• Loire 2013 (25/2/14) Another difficult and complex vintage.
• Loire 2012 (19/2/13) A complex vintage, with varied results.
• Loire 2011 (13/3/12, last updated 12/4/22) A vintage of heterogeneous quality.
• Loire 2010 (17/5/11, last updated 15/12/20) A strong vintage across the board.
• Loire 2009 (28/6/11, last updated 20/8/19) A vintage featuring high quality wines.
• Loire 2008 (15/1/13, updated 4/9/18) Frost sparks a spiralling decline in Muscadet.
• Loire 2007 (19/12/17, updated 4/1/23) A challenging vintage, but superb sweet wines.
• Loire 2006 (8/5/12, last updated 25/1/22) A trying vintage but with some good results.
• Loire 2005 (25/1/11, last updated 22/9/20) The greatest…..since 1989, 1947 or 1921?
• Loire 2003 (20/9/11, updated 18/12/18) The canicular vintage.
• Loire 2002 (8/8/15, updated 14/11/17) A fine vintage for the entire Loire Valley.
• Loire 1997 (10/10/17) A strong vintage, especially for sweeter styles.

• Cru Bourgeois 2020 at Two Years (16/3/23) I conclude with 27 wines from the 2020 vintage.
• Cru Bourgeois 2019 at Three Years (15/3/23) I taste 29 wines from this vintage.
• Cru Bourgeois 2018 at Four Years (14/3/23) The first of three report; 28 wines tasted.
• St Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 2022 (13/12/22) Fifty wines from 2019 and older vintages.
• Return to Sauternes: The 2017 Vintage (22/11/22) Twenty-three wines from this vintage.
• Les Parcellaires de Dourthe, 2022 (6/10/22) Three new cuvées parcellaires.
• Bordeaux Twos, 2022: 1942 – 2012 (4/10/22) Wines from 1942, 1952 and others
• Academic Achievement: Six First Growths, 2010 – 1990 (27/9/22) From 2010 to 1990.
• Henri Bourgeois meets Château Couhins-Lurton, 2022 (6/9/22) Six wines.
• Cru Bourgeois 2018 (21/12/21) Thirty-seven wines from 2018 at three years.
• Cru Bourgeois 2019 (14/12/21) Thirty-six wines from the 2019 vintage at two years.
• St Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 2021 (21/9/21) I taste 73 wines mostly from 2018 and 2016.
• Cru Bourgeois 2018 (26/1/21) A new classification; 150 wines tasted.
• Cru Bourgeois with The Commanderie, 2019 (17/12/19) Fifteen wines tasted.
• Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois, 2010 – 2016 (31/10/19) 32 wines tasted.
• Cru Bourgeois 2017 (29/10/19) The final annual classification.
• Liquid Gold 2019 (17/9/19) Twenty-six wines from Sauternes, 2013 – 1990.
• Bordeaux Nines, 1929 – 2009 (25/6/19) Twenty wines, from 1929, 1949, 1959…..
• Cru Bourgeois 2016 (23/10/18) An introduction to the vintage.
• Cru Bourgeois 2014 (18/10/16) I examine the cru bourgeois wines of 2014.
• St Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 2015 & More (9/8/16) More than sixty wines tasted.
• Oaked Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 (17/11/15) Loire vs. Bordeaux.
• Dinner at Château Faugères (6/3/15) A first encounter with the Faugères Blanc.
• Cru Classé de Graves, 2014 (13/1/15) Wines from the 2007 & 1998 vintages.
• Cru Bourgeois 2012 (28/10/14) A look at this vintage’s cru bourgeois wines.
• Bordeaux Tasting Snippets, 2014 (22/6/14) Petrus, Lafleur, Yquem and more.
• Cru Bourgeois 2011 (1/10/13) I review this vintage’s cru bourgeois wines.
• Cru Bourgeois 2010 (20/11/12) A look at this vintage’s cru bourgeois wines.
• Derenoncourt Tasting, 2012 (6/11/12) A tasting of Derenoncourt wines.
• Bordeaux Dinners: Cheval Blanc & Brown (13/7/12) Wines from two dinners.
• Peppercorns & Potter’s Clay (22/2/11) Pomerol with Roberson Wine.
• Bordeaux CIVB Annual Tasting 2007 Part 2 (6/11/07) Right bank & sweet wines.
• Bordeaux CIVB Annual Tasting 2007 Part 1 (1/11/07) Left bank wines.
• Bordeaux Tasting with Bibendum 2007 (22/6/07) Including Cheval-Blanc & Yquem.
• Graves (26/10/04) A small tasting of mature Pessac-Léognan.
• Blind Bordeaux Tasting (16/10/03) From 1973 Côtes de Bourg to 2000 Pauillac.
• Good Value Right Bank Bordeaux (30/7/03) Value for money.
• Mature Pomerol 1982 – 1993 (15/5/02) Mostly from the 1982 vintage.
• Cru Bourgeois Tasting (16/4/02) Some great value wines from recent vintages.
• Mature Pomerol 1982 – 1990 (5/6/00) More great wines, again many from 1982.

• Chenin Blanc: Loire & South Africa (31/3/23) Eleven wines tasted in 2023.
• Liquid Gold 2022 (11/10/22) Twenty-one wines from Quarts de Chaume.
• Henri Bourgeois meets Château Couhins-Lurton, 2022 (6/9/22) Six wines.
• Saumur So Bio 2022: The Masterclass (1/4/22) Chenins from the 2017 & 2012 vintages.
• Saumur So Bio 2022: The Reds (31/3/22) Another 40 wines from this organic group.
• Saumur So Bio 2022: The Whites (29/3/22) An introduction, and 25 wines tasted.
• Older Muscadet at Nouvel Ancrage, 2021 (18/1/22) Vintages from 2017 back to 2003.
• Loire 2018: Muscadet at Nouvel Ancrage, 2021 (11/1/22) Another eight wines tasted.
• Loire 2019: Muscadet at Nouvel Ancrage, 2021 (4/1/22) Eight wines tasted.
• Loire 2020: Muscadet & More at Nouvel Ancrage 2021 (23/11/21) Thirty-nine 2020s tasted.
• Muscadet Crus Communaux, 2021 (9/11/21) Thirty-one wines tasted at Nouvel Ancrage.
• Liquid Gold 2021 (15/4/21) A dozen(ish) wines from the 1990 vintage.
• Liquid Gold 2020 (7/4/20) Seven wines from the 1989 vintage in Vouvray.
• Eight 2005 Chinons, May 2019 (17/5/19) Alliet, Baudry, Joguet and Couly-Dutheil.
• Côtes de la Charité Retrospective, February 2019 (7/5/19) 18 wines.
• Muscadet Crus Communaux Retrospective, 2019 (30/1/19) Part two, 9 wines.
• Muscadet Crus Communaux Retrospective, 2019 (29/1/19) Part one, 14 wines.
• Loire Tasting Snippets, 2018 (14/1/18) Sancerre, Chinon, Vouvray & more.
• Loire Tasting Snippets, 2017 (21/1/17) Chinon, Bourgueil, Vouvray & more.
• Oaked Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 (17/11/15) Loire vs. Bordeaux.
• Saumur Succedaneum (27/3/15) Two alternatives to Clos Rougeard?
• Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu: A Twenty-Year Celebration (3/3/15)
• Loire Tasting Snippets, 2014 (29/6/14) Pierre-Bise, Fesles, Carême & more.
• La Table de la Bergerie: Wine Dinner (4/7/13) Papin, Guégniard, Ogereau & more.
• Two Muscadet Dinners (21/6/13) A report on two vigneron dinners in Nantes.
• Muscadet Crus Communaux, Live From Nantes (6/6/13)
• Loire Valley Sweet Wines, 2007 Vintage (20/3/12) Quarts de Chaume & more.
• Loire Valley Fizz 2011 (30/8/11) Vouvray, Montlouis, Saumur & Crémant de Loire.
• Stars of the Layon at RSJ: The Tasting (12/10/10) A tasting of three great domaines.
• Stars of the Layon at RSJ: The Lunch (13/10/10) More top Anjou wines over lunch.
• Focus on: Saumur (12/1/10) The town, appellations and wines.
• Charles Sydney Breakfast Tasting 2009 Part 1 (17/3/09)
• Charles Sydney Breakfast Tasting 2009 Part 2 (18/3/09)
• Loire Extravaganza 2008 (11/10/08) Wines from the length of the Loire.
• Project Cabernet Franc Tasting 2008 (7/10/08) Loire Cabernet Franc.
• Project Cabernet Franc Tasting 2008 (14/10/08) More Loire Cabernet Franc.
• Loire Extravaganza 2005 (18/10/05) Young Vouvray, Layons, Quarts & more.

• Château Troplong-Mondot, 1962 – 2019 (4/4/23) I taste this estate’s history.
• Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, 1947 – 2019 (28/2/23) Seventeen wines tasted.
• Château Trotte Vieille, 1949 – 2019 (10/1/23) Ten from the Castéja family.
• Château Lascombes, 1928 – 2011 (28/12/22) A deep dive into Lascombes.
• The Wines of Vignobles Jalousie Beaulieu, 2022 (24/11/22) Five from the right bank.
• Château Figeac, 1946 – 2001 (15/11/22) Figeac and the path to promotion.
• Couvent des Jacobins, 1971 – 2015 (13/9/22) A selection of older vintages tasted.
• Le Dôme, 2011 – 2018 (23/8/22) The evolution of Le Dôme, with eight vintages tasted.
• Clos du Clocher, 1988 – 2005 (26/7/22) The wines and times of Jean-Baptiste Bourotte.
• Lifting the Lid on Domaines CGR, 2022 (12/7/22) Nine from La Cardonne and Ramafort.
• Late Releases from Latour and Yquem, 2022 (17/6/22) Grands vins from 2018 & 2014.
• Clos Puy Arnaud, 2022 Update (8/4/22) The latest from Thierry Valette.
• The Wertheimer Portfolio, 2022 (8/2/22) Rauzan-Ségla & Canon; 12 wines tasted.
• Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, 2022 Update (3/2/22) Five grands vins tasted.
• The Bouygues Portfolio, 2022 (1/2/22) Montrose and more; a dozen wines.
• Dourthe No.1, 2022 (28/1/22) Three recent releases under the Dourthe No.1 label.
• The Neipperg Portfolio, 2022 (6/1/22) Sixteen wines from Stephan von Neipperg.
• Four from Château Fleur Haut Gaussens, 2021 (16/12/21) Four from Hervé Lhuillier.
• Château Guiraud, 2021 Update (25/11/21) Five wines from 2020, 2019 & 2017.
• Château Branaire-Ducru, 2021 Update (11/11/21) Five wines from four vintages.
• Château Pontet-Canet, 2021 Update (4/11/21) Four recent vintages, 2020 back to 2017.
• The Cuvelier Portfolio, 2021 (2/11/21) Léoville-Poyferré, Moulin Riche & Le Crock.
• Organics and Biodynamics at Château Pédesclaux, 2021 (17/8/21) A tasting of trials.
• Four from Château Pontet Labrie, 2021 (24/6/21) I taste 2015 through to 2018.
• New Releases from Château d’Arche, 2021 (16/4/21) Four new wines from this château.
• Six from Château Grâce Dieu des Prieurs, 2021 (10/3/21) White and red, from St Emilion.
• The Rule of Five at Château d’Issan, 2021 (16/2/21) Six wines, from 2000 to 2015.
• Château Bauduc, 2021 Update (21/1/21) Recent releases from Gavin Quinney.
• The Garcin-Lévêque Portfolio, 2019 (10/8/19) Seven wines from Hélène.
• Five from Château Climens, April 2019 (3/8/19) Wines from Bérénice Lurton.
• The Mitjavile Portfolio, 2019 (27/7/19) Tertre-Roteboeuf & Roc de Cambes.
• Two from Château Quintus, April 2019 (13/7/19) The 2017 vintage.
• Two from Château d’Yquem, April 2019 (29/6/19) No more en primeur.
• Four Vintages of Château Angélus, April 2019 (22/6/19) 2012 back to 1990.
• Château Latour, 2019 Releases (15/5/19) Wines from 2008, 2013 and 2014.
• Two from Château Pey La Tour, March 2019 (15/3/19) A Dourthe estate.
• The Clarendelle Portfolio, February 2019 (21/2/19) Four wines tasted.
• Three Whites from Château Loudenne, January 2019 (31/1/19) From 2017 to 2015.
• Five Vintages of Château du Tertre, May 2018 (23/1/19) From 2017 to 2010.
• Five Vintages of Château Giscours, May 2018 (24/11/18) From 2017 to 2010.
• The Garcin-Lévêque Portfolio, 2018 (7/9/18) The 2016 vintage.
• Three Vintages of Château Quintus, April 2018 (29/8/18) From 2016 to 2014.
• The Guinaudeau Portfolio, 2018 (10/7/18) Acte, Les Champs Libres & Lafleur.
• Three Vintages of Château Angélus, April 2018 (7/7/18) Three from Hubert.
• Château Latour, 2018 Releases (18/5/18) From the 2006, 2012 and 2013 vintages.
• Five Vintages of Château Barde-Haut, 2018 (22/3/18) Modern St Emilion.
• Clos L’Église Retrospective, 2018 (9/2/18) Twenty vintages.
• Château Climens, 2017 Update (28/10/17) Six wines from Barsac.
• Château Raymond-Lafon, 2017 Update (21/10/17) From 2015 back to 2009.
• The Garcin-Lévêque Portfolio, 2017 (14/10/17) Wines from 2014 & 2015.
• The Mitjavile Portfolio, 2017 (7/10/17) Three wines from François.
• Five Vintages of Château Pavie (29/7/17) I revisit 2015 back to 2011.
• Château Latour, 2017 Releases (8/7/17) Wines from 2012, 2011 & 2005.
• Calling in on Les Carmes (16/5/17) A visit to Les Carmes Haut-Brion.
• Le Petit Cheval Blanc (10/2/17) The new white wine from Château Cheval Blanc.
• Into the Vines at Château Cos d’Estournel (24/1/17) Vines and wines.
• Clos Puy Arnaud, 2016 Update (29/12/16) The latest from Thierry Valette.
• Château La Lagune, 2016 Update (5/11/16) I revisit 2013 & 2014.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Tertre-Roteboeuf (23/9/16) Four from François.
• The Garcin-Lévêque Portfolio, 2016 (9/9/16) Clos L’Église, Barde-Haut & more.
• Château Lagrange Vertical, 2016 (6/9/16) Wines from 2015 back to 1985.
• Château Latour, 2016 Releases (31/8/16) Wines from 2010, 2009 and 2000.
• Château Haut-Bailly, All The Fives (17/8/16) I taste from 2005 back to 1975.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Guiraud (15/6/16) A final foursome.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Clos de l’Oratoire (11/6/16) I taste 2015, 2014 & 2013.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Le Crock (8/6/16) I taste 2015 and older vintages.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Moulin Riche (4/6/16) I taste 2015 back to 2012.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château d’Aiguilhe (1/6/16) Four from Castillon.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Léoville-Poyferré (28/5/16) From 2015 to 2012.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: La Mondotte (25/5/16) I taste from 2015 back to 2012.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Branaire-Ducru (22/5/16) Four recent vintages.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Gazin (18/5/16) Four vintages, 2015 to 2012.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Rauzan-Ségla (14/5/16) From 2015 to 2012.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Canon-la-Gaffelière (11/5/16) Four vintages.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Pontet-Canet (7/5/16) I taste 2015 back to 2012.
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Canon (6/5/16) Four vintages, 2015 to 2012
• Bordeaux Quartet 2016: Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte (29/4/16) Including the 2015s.
• Château Cos d’Estournel, 2016 Update (27/3/16) The 2013 vintage revisited.
• The Mitjavile Portfolio, 2016 (5/3/16) Tertre-Roteboeuf & Roc de Cambes.
• Château Clinet, 2016 Update (20/2/16) A vineyard tour, and six wines tasted.
• The Cuvelier Portfolio, 2016 (13/2/16) Ten wines from the Cuvelier family.
• Vignobles Péré-Vergé, 2016 Update (22/1/16) Four from Marcelo Pelleriti.
• Denis Dubourdieu, October 2015 (19/1/16) I meet Denis and taste his wines.
• Château Lanessan, Vertical Tasting (29/12/15) Eleven vintages with Paz Espejo.
• Château Gombaude-Guillot, 2015 Update (21/11/15) Five wines tasted.
• Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, 2015 Update (30/10/15) Seven recent releases.
• A High Time with Haut-Brion (6/10/15) Wines from Haut-Brion & La Mission.
• Château Branaire-Ducru, 2015 Update (19/9/15) Six wines tasted.
• The Neipperg Portfolio, 2015 (8/9/15) Eighteen wines, Aiguilhe to Guiraud.
• Château Gazin, 2015 Update (28/8/15) Five wines from Gazin.
• The Mitjavile Portfolio, 2015 (14/8/15) Wines from 2013 and 2005.
• Château La Lagune, 2015 Update (7/8/15) Three recent vintages tasted.
• Château Rauzan-Ségla, 2015 Retrospective (4/8/15) From 2014 back to 1998.
• Château Climens, 2015 Update (26/6/15) Five recent vintages tasted.
• Château Raymond-Lafon, 2015 Update (4/6/15) Three recent vintages.
• Château Canon, 2015 Retrospective (2/6/15) I taste from 2014 back to 2000.
• Château L’Église-Clinet, 2015 Retrospective (19/5/15) I taste 2005 back to 1995.
• Château Latour, 2015 Releases (16/5/15) Wines from 2011, 2008 and 2003.
• Clos Puy Arnaud, 2015 Update (6/5/15) Four wines, including a grand vin trio.
• The Mitjavile Portfolio, 2014 (9/1/15) Six from François & Louis Mitjavile.
• Domaine de Chevalier, 2014 Update (23/10/14) Five vintages reviewed.
• Two from Château Raymond-Lafon (19/10/14) I check out the 2011 & 2010.
• Le Retout Blanc, Two Vintages (8/8/14) I revisit the 2012 and 2011.
• Château Climens, 2014 Update (24/6/14) A visit to the tisanerie, and a tasting.
• Château Latour, 2014 Releases (30/5/14) I report on the three latest releases.
• Château Sociando-Mallet, 2014 Update (13/4/14) The 2012 vintage.
• Look back to Latour (1/11/13) The first three late-release wines.
• Clos Puy Arnaud: 2013 Update (18/10/13) The latest from Thierry Valette.
• Château Gombaude-Guillot: 2013 Update (6/9/13) Five recent vintages.
• Château Climens: 2013 Update (13/8/13) A dozen wines, from 2011 to 1979.
• Château Haut-Bailly, Fifteen Years (28/5/13) I assess fifteen vintages.
• More from Phélan-Ségur, 2012 (3/1/13) Five vintages reassessed.
• A Harvest Visit to Château Val d’Or, October 2012 (13/11/12)
• A Harvest Visit to Château Brown, October 2012 (18/10/12)
• A Harvest Visit to Château Preuillac, October 2012 (19/10/12)
• A Harvest Visit to Sociando-Mallet (12/10/12) Picking & tasting the 2012 vintage.
• A Séjour at Siran (29/5/12) I tour the estate, and taste recent vintages.
• A Tasting at Château Preuillac, October 2011 (2/3/12) Seven recent vintages.
• Experimental Margaux, 2012 (28/2/12) Research at Château Margaux.
• A Visit to Brane-Cantenac (14/2/12) I meet the team and taste from 2011 to 2000.
• A Visit to Raymond-Lafon (31/1/12) I meet Jean-Pierre Meslier. Six vintages tasted.
• Recent Vintages from Phélan-Ségur (3/1/12) From 2011 back to 2000.
• Château La Conseillante 1945-2009 (24/5/11) Five vintages old and young.
• Three more from Château Laulan Ducos (10/2/11) The 2008 and 2009 vintages.
• An Update on Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey (20/10/10) Four recent vintages tasted.
• An Update on Château Coutet (11/8/10) Wines tasted with Aline Baly.
• Château Haut Bailly: Recent & Great Vintages (25/5/10) 2009, 2005, 2000 & more.
• A Pontet-Canet Retrospective (16/3/10) A dozen recent vintages.
• Château Caronne-Ste-Gemme, 2010 Update (9/2/10) From 2007 back to 2000.
• Three from Château Laulan Ducos (5/6/09) A trio of wines from Frédéric Ducos.
• Dinner at Château d’Issan (12/5/09) Three wines over dinner with Emmanuel Cruse.
• Five from Château Lezongars (25/2/09) Spéciale Cuvée and L’Enclos.
• Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004: Cork or Screwcap? (24/9/08)
• Four from Jean-Luc Thunevin (24/7/08) Including 1999 Valandraud.
• Cheval-Blanc and Yquem with Pierre Lurton (10/6/08) Dinner with Pierre.
• Mouton-Rothschild (22/4/08) A vertical tasting, 1986 – 2005.

• Lionel Gosseaume, 2023 Update (10/6/23) Six wines from Lionel.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2023 Update (8/6/23) The latest from Philippe.
• François et Julien Pinon, 2023 Update (6/6/23) Nomacorcs and new cuvées.
• Domaine de Rocheville, 2023 Update (14/2/23) The latest from Philippe Porché.
• Domaine Saint Nicolas, 2023 Update (13/4/23) The latest from Thierry Michon.
• Château de Villeneuve, 2023 Update (8/4/23) Five from the Chevalliers.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2023 Update (6/4/23) The latest from Alain and Loïc.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2023 Update (5/4/23) Names both familiar and unfamiliar.
• François Chidaine, 2023 Update (1/4/23) A Chidaine quartet.
• Henri Bourgeois, 2023 Update (28/3/23) Nineteen wines tasted.
• La Folle Berthe, 2023 Update (25/3/23) Recent releases from David Foubert.
• Jo Landron, 2023 Update (22/3/23) Seven wines from Domaine de la Louvetrie.
• Moulin Touchais, 2021 – 1953 (21/3/23) A huge tasting, including the Réserve du Centenaire.
• Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, 2023 Update (18/3/23) The latest from Vincent Caillé.
• Vignobles Berthier, 2023 Update (17/3/23) Wines from Clément & Florian Berthier.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2023 Update (9/3/23) Latest releases from the Lieubeau family.
• Domaine des Deux Vallées, 2023 Update (8/3/23) The wines of Philippe Socheleau.
• Domaine Luneau-Papin, 2023 Update (7/3/23) A selection of top Muscadets.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2023 Update (3/3/23) The latest from the Choblet brothers.
• Domaine Brégeon, 2023 Update (1/3/23) The wines of Fréd Lailler.
• Domaine Belargus, 2023 Update (23/2/23) The “New Anjou” and the “Belargus Effect”.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2023 Update (22/2/23) The latest releases from Rémi and Gwénaëlle.
• Vouvray #10: Domaine des Aubuisières (21/2/23) I meet Charles Lesaffre.
• Vouvray #9: Château de Montdomaine (21/1/23) The Wines of Frédéric Plou.
• Lionel Gosseaume, 2022 Update (14/2/23) The latest from Lionel, including Climats 1, 2 & 3.
• Domaine de Montcy, 2023 Update (13/1/23) New owners, new cuvées.
• Vouvray #8: Vincent Carême (11/1/23) A dozen wines from Vincent.
• Vouvray #7: Florent Cosme (6/1/23) The latest from Florent.
  (Vouvray #6 was a new profile of Domaine Boutet Saulnier)
• Domaine des Huards, 2023 Update (5/1/23) The wines of Michel Gendrier.
• Damien Laureau, 2022 Update (31/12/22) Including the 2019 Chambourcier.
• Nicolas Joly, 2022 Update (24/12/22) The 2020 vintage.
• Vouvray #5: Domaine de la Fontainerie (23/12/22) The wines of Catherine Dhoye-Deruet.
  (Vouvray #4 was a new profile of Domaine du Clos des Aumônes)
• Domaine aux Moines, 2022 Update (17/12/12) Top wines from Tessa Laroche.
• Château de Bois Brinçon, 2022 Update (16/12/12) The latest from Xavier Cailleau.
• Château de Minière, 2022 Update (26/11/22) Five wines from Kathleen.
• Vouvray #3: Domaine Bourillon Dorléans (23/11/22) A less familiar name.
• Vouvray #2: Sébastien Brunet (17/11/22) I taste 2020s and 2019s.
• Domaine Vincendeau, 2022 Update (16/11/22) Eight wines from Liv.
• Domaine Guiberteau, 2022 Update (11/11/22) Six recent releases from Romain.
• Château de Bonnezeaux, 2022 Update (10/11/22) The 2019 and 2020 vintages.
• Vouvray #1: Michel Autran (9/11/22) The first of a series of Vouvray reports and updates.
• All Change: From Delesvaux to Drost (13/10/22) Philippe, Catherine, Nils & Ombretta
• Domaine de Rocheville, 2022 Update (8/10/22) The latest from Philippe Porché.
• Domaine de la Bergerie, 2022 Update (7/10/22) A Guégniard dozen.
• L’Affût, 2022 Update (1/10/22) Three from Isabelle Pangault.
• La Grange Tiphaine, 2022 Update (29/9/22) The wines of Damien & Coralie Delecheneau.
• Château de Suronde, 2022 Update (24/9/22) Four from this iconic Anjou domaine.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2022 Update (22/9/22) The wines of René Papin.
• When the Wind Blows: A Visit to Le Clos Galerne, 2022 (20/2/22)
• La Folle Berthe, 2022 Update (17/9/22) Four from David Foubert.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2022 Update (14/9/22) The latest from Emmanuel and family.
• Château de Villeneuve, 2022 Update (9/9/22) Five from Jean-Pierre Chevallier.
• Henri Bourgeois, 2022 Update (8/9/22) The latest from Arnaud and family.
• Domaine Cady, 2022 Update (25/8/22) Fortitude and resilience; five wines tasted.
• La Ferme de Sansonnière, 2022 Update (20/8/22) Six wines from Mark Angeli.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2022 Update (13/8/22) Six wines from Eric Nicolas.
• Domaine Pellé, 2022 Update (12/8/22) The latest from Paul-Henry Pellé.
• Domaine de Villargeau, 2022 Update (4/8/22) The latest from the Thibaut clan.
• Domaine Masson-Blondelet, 2022 Update (2/8/22) Nine wines tasted.
• Château du Tracy, 2022 Update (28/7/22) Six wines tasted.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2022 Update (21/7/22) New cuvées from Alain and Loïc.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2022 Update (19/7/22) Five wines from Jonathan.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2022 Update (14/7/22) The latest releases tasted.
• Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, 2022 Update (7/7/22) The latest from Vincent Caillé.
• Domaine de la Combe, 2022 Update (5/7/22) The wines of Pierre-Henri Gadais.
• Domaine Brégeon, 2022 Update (23/6/22) The latest from Fréd Lailler.
• Jérémie Huchet & Les Bêtes Curieuses, 2022 Update (16/6/22) The latest releases.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2022 Update (14/6/22) Including the 2018 cru communal wines.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2022 Update (10/6/22) Top Muscadets from 2021 back to 2013.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2022 Update (7/6/22) Jérôme Choblet’s 2021 portfolio.
• Verdier-Logel, 2022 Update (6/5/22) The delicious Gamays of Maxime Gillier.
• Domaine des Pothiers, 2022 Update (4/5/22) The latest from Romain Paire.
• Domaine Sérol, 2022 Update (3/5/22) The wines of Stéphane and Carine Sérol.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2022 Update (7/4/22) The latest from Peter and Juliette.
• Domaine Huet, 2022 Update (5/4/22) A Huet sextet.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2022 Update (24/3/22) The wines of Eddy Oosterlinck.
• Domaine de Bellevue, 2022 Update (18/3/22) Five wines from Jérôme Bretaudeau.
• Claude Riffault, 2022 Update (17/3/22) Five wines from Stéphane Riffault.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2022 Update (10/2/22) Eight wines from Philippe.
• Domaine Saint Nicolas, 2022 Update (20/1/22) Six wines from Thierry Michon.
• Jo Landron, 2022 Update (13/1/22) The latest from The Moustache behind the Mask.
• Domaine du Closel, 2021 Update (22/12/21) The latest from Evelyne.
• Domaine Cady, 2021 Update (26/11/21) Three wines from Anjou.
• Guilbaud Frères, 2021 Update (18/11/21) Three wines from Muscadet.
• A Visit to Vincent Carême, October 2021 (26/10/21) The latest releases from Vincent.
• Les Bêtes Curieuses, 2021 Update (21/10/21) The latest from the two Jérémies.
• Domaine des Tilleuls, 2021 Update (30/9/21) Five wines from the Houssin family.
• Two from La Tour Saint-Martin, 2021 (23/9/21) Two fine 2019s from Bertrand Minchin.
• Vignobles Berthier, 2021 Update (16/9/21) Forthcoming releases in the 2020 vintage.
• Two Vintages from Domaine de la Noblaie, 2021 (14/9/21) I check out 2019 and 2020.
• Two from Château de Targé, 2021 (10/9/21) Two recent releases tasted.
• Couly-Dutheil, 2021 Update (9/9/21) Four latest releases from Arnaud Couly.
• Château de Tracy, 2021 Update (2/9/21) A Pouilly-Fumé trio, including 101 Rangs and HD.
• Domaine des Pothiers, 2021 Update (27/8/21) Three top wines from Romain Paire.
• Domaine de Villargeau, 2021 Update (26/8/21) Three top Coteaux du Giennois.
• A Visit to Charles Joguet, October 2020 (24/8/21) The beauty of Clos Monplaisir.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2021 Update (19/8/21) The latest releases from Alain and Loïc.
• The Gadais Family Domaines, 2021 (12/8/21) Four wines from Christophe & Pierre-Henri.
• A Visit to Domaine Bernard Baudry, October 2020 (10/8/21) The 2019 and 2018 vintages.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2021 Update (5/8/21) Five wines from the 2020 vintage.
• Two from the Cave du Vendômois, 2021 (16/7/21) White and rosé from the Vendôme.
• A Visit to Damien Laureau, October 2020 (13/7/21) A tour and tasting in Savennières.
• A Visit to Domaine de la Noblaie, October 2020 (22/6/21) Clos Galon, and a dozen wines.
• Pascal Jolivet, 2021 Update (17/6/21) Five wines from Pascal.
• A Visit to Domaine Ogereau, October 2020 (8/6/21) I taste the 2018 and 2019 vintages.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2021 Update (15/4/21) Six wines from the 2020 vintage.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2021 Update (13/4/21) The latest releases, from 2020, 2018 & 2016.
• Couly-Dutheil, 2020 Update (18/3/21) Wines young and old tasted with Arnaud.
• La Grange Tiphaine, 2020 Update (9/3/21) The latest from Damien Delecheneau.
• Olga Raffault, 2020 Update (2/3/21) Ten wines, from 2018 back to 2012.
• Château Gaudrelle, 2020 Update (23/2/21) Eleven wines from Alexandre Monmousseau.
• Domaine de Montcy, 2020 Update (9/2/21) The latest releases from Laura Semeria.
• Domaine Mérieau, 2020 Update (22/1/21) Seven wines from Jean-François Mérieau.
• A Visit to Vincent Carême, October 2020 (19/1/21) Twenty wines and a walk.
• Château de Minière, 2020 Update (14/1/21) Kathleen Mareels-Van den Berghe.
• Domaine des Aubuisières, 2020 Update (12/1/21) The 2018 vintage.
• Yannick Amirault, 2020 Update (7/1/21) The 2018 vintage tasted with Benoît.
• Jean-Marc Biet, 2020 Update (31/12/20) The latest from Jean-Marc & Julie Biet.
• Philippe Alliet, 2020 Update (29/12/20) Eight wines from Philippe and family.
• Champalou, 2020 Update (24/12/20) The latest releases tasted.
• François Chidaine, 2020 Update (22/12/20) The 2018 and 2017 vintages reviewed.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2020 Update (8/12/20) The Vouvrays of Peter Hahn.
• Domaine des Huards, 2020 Update (3/12/20) The latest from Michel Gendrier.
• Michel Autran, 2020 Update (26/11/20) Five wines from Michel.
• Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2020 Update (24/11/20) Some fantastic 2019s.
• L’Affût, 2020 Update (12/11/20) The latest from Isabelle Pangault.
• François et Julien Pinon, 2020 Update (10/11/20) Wines from 2019 back to 1964.
• Domaine Mélaric, 2020 Update (5/11/20) Top Saumur & Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2020 Update (3/11/20) The latest from the Papin family.
• Château de Villeneuve, 2020 Update (29/10/20) Five new wines from Jean-Pierre.
• Patrick Baudouin, 2020 Update (27/10/20) Some recent releases tasted.
• Château de Suronde, 2020 Update (22/10/20) The first vintages from Kathleen.
• Domaine Belargus, 2020 Update (20/10/20) The first releases from this domaine.
• Five Wines from Domaine Pichot, 2020 (15/9/20) From 2016 back to 1993.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière, 2020 Update (11/9/20) Wines from Mark, Martial & Bruno.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2020 Update (8/9/20) Great wines from the Ogereau clan.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2020 Update (3/9/20) Top sweet wines, under-rated dry wines.
• Damien Laureau, 2020 Update (1/9/20) The latest from this top vigneron.
• Nicolas Joly, 2020 Update (28/8/20) Three 2018s from Nicolas and Virginie.
• Terre de l’Élu, 2020 Update (27/8/20) Nine wines and a new name.
• Domaine des Pothiers, 2020 Update (20/8/20) A dozen from Romain Paire.
• Domaines Tatin, 2020 Update (18/8/20) The latest from Jean Tatin and family.
• Stéphane Sérol, 2020 Update (13/8/20) Great wines from Côte Roannaise.
• Domaine aux Moines, 2020 Update (11/8/20) Top wines from Tessa.
• Château de Bonnezeaux, 2020 Update (7/8/20) The 2018 vintage.
• Verdier-Logel, 2020 Update (6/8/20) Top-class Gamay.
• Domaine Pellé, 2020 Update (4/8/20) Some top wines from Menetou-Salon.
• Domaine Laporte, 2020 Update (31/7/20) Some recent releases tasted.
• Domaine Masson-Blondelet, 2020 Update (28/7/20) Wines from 2015, 2018 and 2019.
• Henri Bourgeois, 2020 Update (21/7/20) A selection of recent releases.
• Denis Jamain, 2020 Update (16/7/20) Ten wines tasted.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2020 Update (14/7/20) Whites from 2018, reds from 2017 and 2016.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2020 Update (9/7/20) Wines from 2018, 2017 and 2015.
• Alphonse Mellot, 2020 Update (7/7/20) Whites and reds from 2018, 2017 and 2016.
• Five Wines from Domaine de Cray, 2020 (12/6/20) Five older vintages tasted.
• Vignobles Berthier, 2020 Update (11/6/20) A bevy of wines from the Berthier brothers.
• Michel Redde, 2020 Update (28/5/20) The latest releases from the Redde family.
• Claude Lafond, 2020 Update (22/5/20) A quartet from Nathalie Lafond.
• Château de Tracy, 2020 Update (21/5/20) Including a new project in Menetou-Salon.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2020 Update (19/5/20) The latest releases from Alain.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2020 Update (14/5/20) A supplementary report.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2020 Update (12/5/20) The 2018 and 2017 vintages.
• Domaine la Haute Févrie, 2020 Update (30/4/20) The wines of Sébastien Branger.
• Jérémie Mourat, 2020 Update (28/4/20) Eclectic wines from the Fiefs Vendéens.
• Domaine de la Combe, 2020 Update (23/4/20) The latest from Pierre-Henri Gadais.
• Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, 2020 Update (21/4/20) Nine wines from Vincent Caillé.
• Vine Revival, 2020 Update (16/4/20) The latest releases from Vincent & Christelle.
• Clos Roussely, 2020 Update (10/4/20) Five wines from Vincent Roussely.
• Gadais Père et Fils, 2020 Update (9/4/20) Five wines from the Gadais clan.
• Jo Landron, 2020 Update (2/4/20) The latest releases from Jo.
• Domaine Saint Nicolas, 2020 Update (31/3/20) Some great wines from the Michon family.
• Les Bêtes Curieuses, 2020 Update (25/3/20) Five wines from the two Jérémies.
• Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin, 2020 Update (24/3/20) Seventeen wines young and old.
• Jérémie Huchet, 2020 Update (19/3/20) A quartet of new releases from Jérémie.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2020 Update (13/3/20) Muscadet from Nicolas & Hervé Choblet.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2020 Update (27/2/20) The Muscadets of Jérôme Choblet.
• A Visit to Famille Lieubeau, 2020 (18/2/20) Including a Château-Thébaud vertical.
• Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, 2020 Update (14/2/2020) The latest from Yves & Sébastien.
• Laurent Herlin, 2020 Update (7/2/20) News and new tasting notes.
• Domaine Perrault-Jadaud, 2020 Update (8/1/20) Four recent releases.
• Domaine Sérol, 2019 Update (18/12/19) Gamay-Saint-Romain rules.
• A Flying Visit to Vincent Carême, 2019 (13/12/19) Eight recent releases.
• Philippe Alliet, 2019 Update (11/12/19) Five wines from this top domaine.
• A Visit to Domaine de la Pépière, 2019 (10/12/19) I call in on Rémi Branger.
• Baudry-Dutour, 2019 Update (20/11/19) Eight wines from this large domaine.
• A Visit to Domaine de la Noblaie, 2019 (19/11/19) Debudding, and a dozen wines.
• Jean-Marc Biet, 2019 Update (15/11/19) A half-dozen wines from Jean-Marc.
• Pascal Lambert, 2019 Update (14/11/19) A dozen wines from Pascal.
• Yannick Amirault, 2019 Update (12/11/19) The 2017s from Yannick and Benoît.
• A Visit to Charles Joguet, 2019 (5/11/19) I check out the most recent vintages.
• Domaine des Tilleuls, 2019 Update (1/11/19) Four wines from the Nantais.
• Lionel Gosseaume, 2019 Update (23/10/19) Five from Lionel.
• Château Gaudrelle, 2019 Update (22/10/19) An under-rated domaine.
• Lamé Delisle Boucard, 2019 Update (18/10/19) Six wines, 2017 to 2009.
• Vincent Carême, 2019 Update (16/10/19) Nine wines from this top domaine.
• Domaine des Bérioles, 2019 Update (26/9/19) To Tressallier and beyond.
• A Visit to Domaine du Clos Naudin, June 2019 (24/9/19) From 2018 back to 1921.
• Le Rocher des Violettes, 2019 Update (20/9/19) A top ten from Xavier.
• Couly-Dutheil, 2019 Update (18/9/19) Clos de l’Echo, Crescendo & more.
• Domaine FL, 2019 Update (12/9/19) Eight wines from Anjou.
• Pierre & Bertrand Couly, 2019 Update (6/9/19) Six from Bertrand and Vincent.
• François et Julien Pinon, 2019 Update (3/919) I focus on 2017, 2018 and 1786.
• Château de Targé, 2019 Update (31/8/19) Five wines assessed.
• Château de Villeneuve, 2019 Update (30/8/19) Top cuvées from Jean-Pierre.
• La Tour Saint-Martin, The 2018 Vintage (28/8/19) Five wines from a fine vintage.
• A Visit to Clos Rougeard, June 2019 (27/8/19) I meet Jacques Toublanc.
• Domaine de Noiré, 2019 Update (24/8/19) The wines of Jean-Max Manceau.
• Domaine de la Charmoise, 2019 Update (16/8/19) Eight recent releases.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2019 Update (14/8/19) A fine portfolio of Anjou styles.
• Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2019 Update (13/8/19) The 2018 vintage.
• Domaine des Forges, 2019 Update (9/8/19) Five wines.
• Savennières, with Evelyne de Jessey Pontbriand, 2019 (6/8/19)
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2019 Update (2/8/19) Four wines, including 2012.
• Michel Redde, 2019 Update (31/7/19) All the single-vineyard 2017s.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2019 Update (30/7/19) 13 wines from the Papin family.
• Domaine Tinel-Blondelet, 2019 Update (26/7/19) The 2018 and 2017 vintages.
• Château de Coulaine, 2019 Update (24/7/19) Six from Jean de Bonnaventure.
• A Visit to Domaine Bernard Baudry, 2019 (23/7/19) The 2018 and 2017 vintages.
• La Tour Saint-Martin, 2019 Update (19/7/19) Notes on 14 wines from Bertrand.
• Henri Bourgeois, 2019 Update (16/7/19) I taste 18 recent releases.
• La Grange Tiphaine, 2019 Update (12/7/19) Top Montlouis and Touraine.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2019 Update (10/7/19) Nine from Eddy.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2019 Update (5/7/19) I report on nine recent releases.
• Patrick Baudouin, 2019 Update (3/7/19) Top wines from Patrick.
• François Chidaine, 2019 Update (2/7/19) I taste 27 wines from François.
• Michel Autran, 2019 Update (27/6/19) Six from Michel.
• Damien Laureau, 2019 Update (26/6/19) Some of the finest Savennières.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2019 Update (21/6/19) Eight top Sancerres.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière, 2019 Update (19/6/19) An Angeli quintet.
• Nicolas Joly, 2019 Update (14/6/19) Three from the 2017 vintage.
• Domaine aux Moines, 2019 Update (13/6/19) A trio of great wines.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2019 Update (12/6/19) The 2018 and 2017 vintages.
• Domaine Pellé, 2019 Update (11/6/19) Fourteen wines, from 2018 back to 2015.
• Alphonse Mellot, 2019 Update (14/5/19) The 2016 vintage revisited.
• Jacques Rouzé, 2019 Update (10/5/19) Villalin, Vignes d’Antan & more.
• Château de la Roche en Loire, 2019 Update (3/5/19) Six from Louis-Jean.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2019 Update (2/5/19) Eight wines tasted.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2019 Update (1/5/19) The 2017 vintage assessed.
• Domaine la Haute Févrie, 2019 Update (26/3/19) Fourteen wines from Séb Branger.
• Vignobles Günther-Chéreau, 2019 Update (21/3/19) Wines from 2018 back to 1996.
• Chéreau-Carré, 2019 Update (20/3/19) Eight wines from the Chéreau family.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2019 Update (19/3/19) Fourteen wines, old and new.
• Gadais Père et Fils, 2019 Update (14/3/19) The latest from Pierre-Henri Gadais.
• Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, 2019 Update (12/3/19) Nine wines from Vincent.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2019 Update (8/3/19) Briords and Clisson shine.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2019 Update (6/3/19) Four from the 2018 vintage.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin, 2019 Update (5/3/19) Thirteen wines, 2018 to 2005.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2019 Update (1/3/19) A first bite of La Désirée.
• Two from Florent Cosme, December 2018 (25/1/19) Two new Vouvrays.
• Vincent Carême Retrospective, 2018 (22/1/19) 26 wines from 2017 back to 1999.
• Alphonse Mellot Retrospective, 2019 (2/1/19) Fourteen wines, 2016 back to 2001.
• Domaine de Montcy, 2018 Update (29/12/18) Eight wines from Laura Semeria.
• Château Gaudrelle, 2018 Update (28/12/18) Another 14 wines from Alexandre.
• Domaine des Pothiers, 2018 Update (22/12/18) Ten from Romain Paire.
• Domaine Sérol, 2018 Update (15/12/18) A dozen wines from Stéphane Sérol.
• Domaine des Huards, 2018 Update (14/12/18) A dozen wines from Michel Gendrier.
• Yannick Amirault, 2018 Update (30/11/18) Six top wines tasted with Benoît.
• A Visit to Domaine Bernard Baudry, 2018 (27/11/18) The 2017 & 2016 vintages.
• Domaine des Ouches, 2018 Update (17/11/18) A Bourgueil half-dozen.
• Vincent Carême, 2018 Update (14/11/18) More brilliant wines from Vincent.
• A Visit to Domaine de la Noblaie, 2018 (13/11/18) A dozen wines tasted.
• La Grange Tiphaine, 2018 Update (10/11/18) Eight top wines.
• François Pinon, 2018 Update (7/11/18) Nine super wines.
• Patrick Baudouin, 2018 Update (6/11/18) Ten recent releases tasted.
• Domaine de la Garrelière, 2018 Update (3/11/18) Six from François Plouzeau.
• Jean-Marc Biet, 2018 Update (2/11/18) Including Caractère and Juline.
• Château de la Roche en Loire, 2018 Update (1/11/18) Five cracking wines.
• Lionel Gosseaume, 2018 Update (31/10/18) Including Climat No.1 and No. 3.
• Domaine de la Charmoise, 2018 Update (30/10/18) Six from Henry Marionnet.
• Baudry-Dutour, 2018 Update (27/10/18) Five wines from this large domaine.
• Philippe Alliet, 2018 Update (26/10/18) Four top wines from Chinon.
• Michel Autran, 2018 Update (20/10/18) Four wines from Michel.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2018 Update (18/10/18) The wines of Peter Hahn.
• François Cazin, 2018 Update (17/10/18) A Romorantin quartet.
• François Chidaine, 2018 Update (25/9/18) Notes and scores on 23 wines.
• Clos du Tue-Boeuf, 2018 Update (21/9/18) The latest from the Puzelat brothers.
• Domaine de Rocheville, 2018 Update (18/9/18) The wines of Philippe Porché.
• Domaine des Tilleuls, 2018 Update (15/9/18) Five from the Houssin family.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2018 Update (13/9/18) Six superb wines.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2018 Update (6/9/18) Eight from Jonathan.
• Loïc Mahé, 2018 Update (1/9/18) Anjou and Savennières.
• Domaine de la Bergerie, 2018 Update (28/8/18) An Anjou dozen.
• Philippe Delesvaux, 2018 Update (22/8/18) The latest from Philippe & Catherine.
• Domaine des Forges, 2018 Update (21/8/18) The wines of Stéphane Branchereau.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2018 Update (18/8/18) Top Anjou and Coteaux du Layon.
• Domaine aux Moines, 2018 Update (3/8/18) A new flagship domaine.
• Damien Laureau, 2018 Update (1/8/18) Fantastic wines from Damien.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2018 Update (31/7/18) Wines from Emmanuel and Vincent.
• Domaine de Bablut, 2018 Update (28/7/18) The latest from Christophe Daviau.
• Nicolas Joly, 2018 Update (26/7/18) The 2016 vintage.
• Around the Clos de l’Echo with Arnaud Couly (24/7/18) A tour and tasting.
• Domaine Mosse, 2018 Update (21/7/18) Six wines tasted.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière, 2018 Update (20/7/18) Four from Mark Angeli.
• Château Soucherie, 2018 Update (18/7/18) An Anjou update.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2018 Update (17/7/18) A top Anjou domaine.
• Domaine du Closel, 2018 Update (14/7/18) An Evelyne quartet.
• Domaine Cady, 2018 Update (13/7/18) Some great wines from the Cady family.
• Domaine Réthoré Davy, 2018 Update (11/7/18) The latest from Christophe Réthoré.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2018 Update (6/7/18) Eight recent releases.
• Bouvet-Ladubay, 2018 Update (4/7/18) Saphir, Trésor and more.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2018 Update (28/6/18) Biodynamic excellence.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2018 Update (27/6/18) Eight wines from Alain.
• Jacques Rouzé, 2018 Update (23/6/18) Five wines from Côme Rouzé.
• François Crochet, 2018 Update (20/6/18) Nine from François.
• Moulin Touchais Retrospective, 2018 (19/6/18) From 2007 to 1968.
• Domaine Tinel-Blondelet, 2018 Update (16/6/18) Five wines from Annick.
• Bonnet-Huteau, 2018 Update (15/6/18) Fine biodynamic Muscadets.
• Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, 2018 Update (13/6/18) Eight from Pascal Reverdy.
• Jean-Max Roger, 2018 Update (12/6/18) Two-dozen wines tasted.
• La Tour Saint-Martin, 2018 Update (15/5/18) The latest from Bertrand Minchin.
• Domaine de l’Ecu, 2018 Update (12/5/18) The latest from Fréd and Claire.
• Domaine Landron-Chartier, 2018 Update (11/5/18) The wines of Benoît Landron.
• Michel Redde, 2018 Update (9/5/18) Six wines from Pouilly-Fumé.
• Jérémie Mourat, 2018 Update (5/4/18) Nine coastal wines from Jérémie.
• Chéreau-Carré, 2018 Update (3/4/18) Muscadet, from 2016 back to 2005.
• Pierre Martin, 2018 Update (31/3/18) Five with Pierre Martin.
• Gadais Père et Fils, 2018 Update (29/3/18) Five with Pierre-Henri Gadais.
• Henri Bourgeois, 2018 Update (27/3/18) Jadis, Etienne Henri, d’Antan and more.
• Domaine Saint Nicolas, 2018 Update (23/3/18) Chimera wines from Thierry.
• Domaine la Haute Févrie, 2018 Update (20/3/18) A baker’s dozen from the Brangers.
• Les Bêtes Curieuses, 2018 Update (16/3/18) Five cru communal wines.
• Jérémie Huchet, 2018 Update (15/3/18) Wines from a dynamic Muscadet vigneron.
• Domaine Pellé, 2018 Update (13/3/18) Top-notch Menetou Salon.
• Jo Landron, 2018 Update (10/3/18) I taste the latest releases from Jo.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2018 Update (3/3/18) Including three vintages of Origine.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2018 Update (24/2/18) The latest Lieubeau Muscadets.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2018 Update (21/2/18) New releases from 2017 and 2015.
• Alphonse Mellot, 2018 Update (20/2/18) I report on the latest releases.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2018 Update (17/2/18) I focus on the 2017 vintage.
• Domaine de la Noblaie Retrospective, 2018 (30/1/18) Pierre de Tuf, 2014 to 2005.
• The Terroirs of Quincy, January 2018 (25/1/18) Four wines from Jean Tatin.
• François Pinon Retrospective, 2018 (23/1/18) Older vintages, 2003 back to 1989.
• François Chidaine, 2017 Update (28/12/17) The 2016 vintage, and more.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, 2017 Update (22/12/17) Wines from 2015 to 2007.
• A Visit to Domaine Vacheron, 2017 (21/12/17) Wines young and old, back to 1993.
• Couly-Dutheil, 2017 Update (15/12/17) Six wines from the 2015 & 2014 vintages.
• Château Gaudrelle, 2017 Update (13/12/17) Classic Vouvray from Alexandre.
• Alphonse Mellot, 2017 Update (8/12/17) A dozen wines from 2016 & 2014.
• Domaine de la Fontainerie, 2017 Update (6/12/17) Under-rated Vouvray.
• A Visit to Domaine Guiberteau, 2017 (5/12/17) Wines from 2016 back to 2013.
• Vincent Carême, 2017 Update (1/12/17) Top wines from 2014 & 2015.
• A Visit to Jonathan Pabiot, 2017 (28/11/17) A vineyard tour and tasting.
• Michel Autran, 2017 Update (25/11/17) Four from Michel the Medic.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2017 Update (24/11/17) Top wines from Eric Nicolas.
• François Pinon, 2017 Update (21/11/17) A look at the 2016 and 2015 vintages.
• Domaine de la Butte, 2017 Update (18/11/17) Seven top wines from Bourgueil.
• A Visit to Yannick Amirault, 2017 (10/11/17) The 2017 harvest.
• A Visit to Domaine Didier Dagueneau, 2017 (7/11/17) I taste 2016 back to 1996.
• Philippe Alliet, 2017 Update (3/11/17) Superb wines from three excellent vintages.
• A Visit to Domaine Bernard Baudry, 2017 (31/10/17) I check out Le Clos Guillot.
• A Visit to Gérard Boulay, 2017 (24/10/17) Wines from 2016 back to 1997.
• Champalou, 2017 Update (18/10/17) Mostly the wonderful 2015 vintage.
• A Visit to Domaine de la Noblaie, 2017 (17/10/17) I taste from 2016 back to 1989.
• François Cazin, 2017 Update (4/10/17) Cour-Cheverny from 2014 and 2015.
• A Visit to Henri Bourgeois, 2017 (3/10/17) Including new single-vineyard cuvées.
• Le Rocher des Violettes, 2017 Update (2/9/17) Montlouis and Touraine.
• Château de Villeneuve, 2017 Update (25/8/17) Four excellent wines.
• Domaine de la Bergerie, 2017 Update (22/8/17) Top wines from Yves and Anne.
• Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, 2017 Update (19/8/17) Three from 2014.
• Pithon-Paillé, 2017 Update (18/8/17) Nine wines from Jo & Jules Pithon.
• Château de Targé, 2017 Update (12/8/17) Wines from the Pisani-Ferry family.
• Michel Redde, 2017 Update (11/8/17) Top Pouilly-Fumé, from 2015 back to 2012.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2017 Update (9/8/17) Four recent releases from Alain.
• François Crochet, 2017 Update (4/8/17) Eight wines from 2016, 2015 & 2014.
• Château de Tracy, 2017 Update (2/8/17) Including 101 Rangs and Haute-Densité.
• A Visit to Pierre Martin, 2017 (25/7/17) I taste with Pierre.
• Domaine des Rochelles, 2017 Update (12/7/17) A half-dozen from Jean-Hubert.
• A Visit to Domaine Ogereau, 2017 (11/7/17) A vineyard tour and tasting.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2017 Update (7/7/17) Including two new cuvées.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2017 Update (4/7/17) The 2014 and 2015 vintages.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2017 Update (1/7/17) Eight wines, two new cuvées.
• Domaine Cady, 2017 Update (23/6/17) Six wines from the 2015 vintage.
• Damien Laureau, 2017 Update (22/6/17) Four top-class wines.
• A Visit to Domaine du Closel, 2017 (20/6/17) A sixteen-vintage retrospective.
• Domaine aux Moines, 2017 Update (19/5/17) The latest from Tessa Laroche.
• Eric Morgat, 2017 Update (12/5/17) The 2015 and 2014 vintages.
• Nicolas Joly, 2017 Update (10/5/17) The 2015 and 2013 vintages.
• Jérémie Mourat, 2017 Update (5/5/17) Top wines from Fiefs-Vendéens.
• Richard Leroy, 2017 Update (4/5/17) I report on the 2015 vintage.
• Jo Landron, 2017 Update (25/3/17) The 2016, 2015 & 2014 vintages.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2017 Update (21/3/17) Voyage Extraordinaire & more.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2017 Update (18/3/17) A fine half-dozen.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2017 Update (11/3/17) The latest from the Choblets.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2017 Update (4/3/17) The 2016 vintage.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin, 2017 Update (28/2/17) Le Verger, Vera Cruz & more.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2016 Update (31/1/17) Vintages new and old, from Eric.
• Domaine Mélaric, 2017 Update (28/1/17) The latest from Aymeric Hilaire.
• Château Yvonne, 2017 Update (27/1/17) Five from Matthieu Vallée.
• Domaine de Montcy, 2017 Update (25/1/17) The latest from Laura Semeria.
• Domaine Perrault-Jadaud, 2017 Update (20/1/17) A rapidly evolving domaine.
• Domaine du Clos de l’Élu, 2017 Update (18/1/17) Recent releases from Thomas.
• Domaine de Veilloux, 2017 Update (4/1/17) Some 2014s from Michel Quenouix.
• Thierry Puzelat, 2016 Update (31/12/16) Wines from 2014 and 2015.
• Domaine de la Chevalerie, 2016 Update (14/12/16) From 2014 back to 2007.
• Sébastien David, 2016 Update (10/12/16) L’Hurluberlu, Coef & Kezako.
• Philippe Alliet, 2016 Update (9/12/16) A focus on 2014.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, 2016 Update (7/12/16) The 2014 vintage.
• Domaine de la Noblaie, The 2015 Vintage (25/11/16) Tasting from vat and barrel.
• Domaine des Huards, 2016 Update (23/11/16) A baker’s dozen from Michel.
• Château de Coulaine, 2016 Update (22/11/16) A focus on 2013 & 2012.
• Lionel Gosseaume, 2016 Update (19/11/16) Five from Lionel.
• Domaine des Aubuisières, 2016 Update (16/11/16) The 2015 vintage.
• Sébastien Riffault, 2016 Update (12/11/16) ‘Natural’ wines, in an extreme style.
• Ludovic Chanson, 2016 Update (10/11/16) Four from this dynamic young vigneron.
• Pascal Lambert, 2016 Update (8/11/16) Exploring Pascal’s terroirs.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2016 Update (2/11/16) A first taste of fizz, and more.
• La Tour Saint-Martin, 2016 Visit (1/11/16) I taste with Bertrand Minchin.
• François Pinon, 2016 Update (25/10/16) From 2015 back to 2003.
• Domaine Guiberteau, 2016 Update (22/10/16) Fantastic wines from Romain.
• Château Gaudrelle, 2016 Update (20/10/16) I taste new releases from Alexandre.
• Alphonse Mellot, 2016 Update (15/10/16) A supplementary update.
• Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2016 Update (14/10/16) The latest from Thierry.
• Alphonse Mellot, 2016 Visit (11/10/16) A morning with Alphonse Mellot Senior.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière, 2016 Update (7/10/16) Four from Mark.
• Château de Fosse Sèche, 2016 Update (5/10/16) A small but informative tasting.
• Vincent Carême, 2016 Update (4/10/16) Brilliant wines from Vincent.
• Richard Leroy, 2016 Update (29/9/16) I report on the 2014 and 2013 vintages.
• Famille Lieubeau, Crus Communaux (28/9/16) Two crus examined.
• Henri Bourgeois, 2016 Visit (27/9/16) Vintages young and old, from 2015 to 1990.
• Domaine aux Moines, 2016 Update (22/9/16) A revitalised domaine.
• François Chidaine, 2016 Update (20/9/16) A dozen wines, with a focus on 2014.
• Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, 2016 Update (17/9/16) More top Muscadet.
• Château Soucherie, 2016 Update (16/9/16) Wines sprinkled with stardust.
• Gérard Boulay, 2016 Update (14/9/16) Four superb wines.
• Yannick Amirault, 2016 Visit (13/9/16) A tour and tasting with Benoît Amirault.
• Damien Laureau, 2016 Update (7/9/16) A handful tasted with Damien.
• Nicolas Reau, 2016 Update (3/9/16) The 2014 vintage.
• Thibaud Boudignon, 2016 Update (2/9/16) I check out the 2014s.
• Bernard Baudry, 2016 Visit (30/8/16) A vineyard tour and tasting with Matthieu.
• Eric Morgat, 2016 Update (26/8/16) Fidès; a totally new style for Eric.
• Domaine du Closel, 2016 Update (24/8/16) The latest releases from Evelyne.
• Domaine de Bellevue, 2016 Update (20/8/16) Another look at Jérôme’s wines.
• Clau de Nell, 2016 Update (19/8/16) A first taste of the 2013 & 2014 vintages.
• Domaine de la Noblaie, 2016 Visit (16/8/16) A day with Jérôme Billard.
• Vine Revival, 2016 Update (13/8/16) I revisit the 2014 & 2015 vintages.
• Jo Landron, 2016 Update (11/8/16) The latest releases from Jo.
• Domaine Saint Nicolas, 2016 Update (4/8/16) Delicious wines from Thierry Michon.
• Charles Joguet, 2016 Visit (2/8/16) I visit to check out 2014 and 2015.
• Alexandre Bain, 2016 Update (30/7/16) Three wines from Alex.
• Nicolas Joly, 2016 Update (27/7/16) I check out the 2014 vintage.
• Domaine de l’Ecu, 2016 Update (28/6/16) A post-Muscadet era.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2016 Update (24/6/16) Seven current releases tasted.
• Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, 2016 Update (23/6/16) A super selection tasted.
• Domaine de la Sénéchalière, 2016 Update (18/6/16) A trio from Marc Pesnot.
• Domaine de la Bergerie, 2016 Update (14/6/16) Lovely wines from the Guégniards.
• Michel Redde, 2016 Update (10/6/16) Including the new Barre à Mine cuvée.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2016 Update (7/6/16) The 2014 vintage assessed.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2016 Update (31/5/16) A superb baker’s dozen.
• Vincent Gaudry, 2016 Update (27/5/16) A biodynamic half-dozen from Sancerre.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2016 Update (24/5/16) Six from 2014 & 2013.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2016 Update (19/5/16) Seven super Menetou-Salons.
• Domaine Masson-Blondelet, 2016 Update (17/5/16) Top Pouilly-Fumé.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2016 Update (10/5/16) A dozen from this top domaine.
• François Crochet, 2016 Update (3/5/16) Seventeen wines, mainly 2015 & 2014.
• Alain Cailbourdin, 2016 Update (30/4/16) Four of Alain’s latest releases tasted.
• Famille Lieubeau, 2016 Update (24/3/16) Wines mainly from 2015.
• Gérard et Pierre Morin, 2016 Update (22/3/16) Wines from 2015 to 2012.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2016 Update (18/3/16) The 2015 vintage.
• Domaine Le Fay d’Homme & Vine Revival, 2016 Update (15/3/16) Eight wines.
• Bonnet-Huteau, 2016 Update (9/3/16) Recent releases, mainly 2014, tasted.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin, 2016 Update (1/3/16) The 2014 vintage reappraised.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2016 Update (27/2/16) New releases, from 2014 to 2005.
• Domaine de la Pépière: The 2009 Vintage (17/2/16) Four wines tasted.
• Yannick Amirault, 2016 Update (23/1/16) Wines from 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011.
• Domaine de la Noblaie, 2016 Update (14/1/16) Wines from 2013 and 2012.
• Bernard Baudry, 2016 Update (8/1/16) Wines from the 2013 & 2012 vintages.
• Charles Joguet, 2015 Update (16/12/15) Wines from the 2013 & 2012 vintages.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2015 Update (10/12/15) Five wines from a great vigneron.
• Clos Rougeard, 2015 Update (8/12/15) I visit the new cellars, and taste the latest.
• Domaine de Veilloux, 2015 Update (4/12/15) Four recent releases tasted.
• Domaine des Huards, 2015 Update (2/12/15) Wines young and old, 2013 to 1996.
• Domaine de Montcy, 2015 Update (1/12/15) A dozen new notes, 2011 to 2014.
• Sébastien David, 2015 Update (28/11/15) Including a new cuvée, Coef 12.5º.
• Philippe Alliet, 2015 Update (27/11/15) Nine wines, from 2014 & 2013.
• Lise et Bertrand Jousset, 2015 Update (20/11/15) Four from 2014 & 2013.
• Florent Cosme, 2015 Update (7/11/15) Two vintages of Coup de Fougue.
• Château Gaudrelle, 2015 Update (5/11/15) The 2014 & 2013 vintages.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, 2015 Update (3/11/15) The 2014 & 2013 vintages.
• Domaine des Aubuisières, 2015 Update (29/10/15) Wines mainly from 2014.
• François Chidaine, 2015 Update (27/10/15) A tasting, and the latest news.
• François Pinon, 2015 Update (18/10/15) A top selection tasted.
• Les Jardins Esméraldins, 2015 Update (17/10/15) These curious wines re-examined.
• Vincent Carême, 2015 Update (14/10/15) Wines from 2014, 2013 & 2012.
• Champalou, 2015 Update (9/10/15) Four recent releases tasted.
• Pithon-Paillé, 2015 Update (8/10/15) Fifteen wines, and news from Anjou.
• Domaine Mélaric, 2015 Update (3/10/15) Eight recent releases tasted.
• Sébastien Brunet, 2015 Update (30/9/15) Seven wines, mostly 2013 & 2014.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2015 Update (18/9/15) Six wines, new and old.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2015 Update (17/9/15) From 2013 to 2009.
• Richard Leroy, 2015 Update (9/9/15) I check out the 2013 and 2011 vintages.
• Clau de Nell, 2015 Update (5/9/15) I revisit the wines of Sylvain Potin.
• Sébastien Bobinet, 2015 Update (3/9/15) A half-dozen from Séb.
• François Crochet, 2015 Update (27/8/15) Including two new cuvées. Top quality.
• Patrick Baudouin, 2015 Update (22/8/15) Five wines from this top domaine.
• Gérard Boulay, 2015 Update (21/8/15) Four recent releases from Gérard.
• Domaine Didier Dagueneau, 2015 Update (11/8/15) I taste 2012 back to 1996.
• Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, 2015 Update (5/8/14) The 2013 & 2012 vintages.
• Sébastien Riffault, 2015 Update (31/7/15) Wines from 2012, 2011 and 2010.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2015 Update (27/6/15) Five recent releases.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2015 Update (23/6/15) Two new cuvées appear.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2015 Update (16/5/15) Mostly the 2013 and 2012 vintages.
• Domaine du Clos de l’Élu, 2015 Update (12/6/15) The 2013 vintage appraised.
• Thibaud Boudignon, 2015 Update (10/6/15) More brilliant wines from Thibaud.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin, 2015 Update (5/6/15) Mostly 2013, plus older Excelsior.
• Domaine de l’Ecu, 2015 Update (29/5/15) Wines from 2012, 2013 & 2014.
• Domaine de Bablut, 2015 Update (28/5/15) A fine and under-rated domaine.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2015 Update (26/5/15) Exciting news from this domaine.
• Mai et Kenji Hodgson, 2015 Update (22/5/15) Three wines from this organic duo.
• Domaine Laporte, 2015 Update (20/5/15) Four wines, 2014 to 2010.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière, 2015 Update (15/5/15) Les Mirabelles and more.
• Domaine des Herbauges, 2015 Update (13/5/15) The delicious 2014 vintage.
• Jo Landron, 2015 Update (7/5/15) Wines from 2013, 2012 & 2011.
• Domaine de la Bergerie, 2015 Update (30/4/15) Ten new releases tasted.
• Domaine Masson-Blondelet, 2015 Update (26/3/15) Recent vintages tasted.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2015 Update (19/3/15) Nine new releases tasted.
• Domaine des Baumard, 2015 Update (17/3/15) A comprehensive report.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2015 Update (14/3/15) Four new releases tasted.
• Jonathan Pabiot, 2015 Update (12/2/15) I taste the latest releases.
• Domaine des Rochelles, 2015 Update (24/1/15) More from this top Anjou domaine.
• Domaine des Aubuisières (21/1/15) Five older wines.
• Sébastien David, 2014 Update (16/1/15) L’Hurluberlu & Kezako.
• Domaine de la Chevalerie, 2015 Update (8/1/15) A half-dozen from Bourgueil.
• Domaine du Moulin, 2015 Update (2/1/15) Notes on recent vintages.
• Yannick Amirault, 2014 Update (30/12/14) Wines mostly from 2012 & 2011.
• La Grange Tiphaine, 2014 Update (26/11/14) 2013 back to 2009.
• Thierry Puzelat, 2014 Update (21/11/14) Wines from 2011, 2012 & 2013.
• Damien Laureau, 2014 Update (13/11/14) Wines from 2013 & 2011.
• Domaine Huet, 2014: Return to 2002 (8/11/14) Another look at the 2002 vintage.
• Domaine de la Sénéchalière, 2014 Update (6/11/14) The unusual 2013 vintage.
• Nicolas Joly, 2014 Update (21/10/14) I look at the 2012 vintage.
• Domaine Huet, 2014 Update (16/10/14) I check out the latest releases.
• Château de la Roche en Loire, 2014 Update (11/10/14) Recent releases tasted.
• Vincent Carême, 2014 Update (7/10/14) Wines from 2013 back to 2003.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie, 2014 Update (23/9/14) From 2013 back to 2008.
• Pithon-Paillé, Les Treilles & More, 2014 (16/9/14) Coteau des Treilles, 8 vintages.
• Domaine de la Bergerie, 2014 Update (13/9/14) Sixteen wines tasted.
• Domaine de Bellivière, 2014 Update (10/9/14) Electric wines from Eric.
• Château Pierre-Bise, 2014 Update (30/8/14) Transcendental wines.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2014 Update (16/8/14) Recent releases; 17 wines.
• La Tour Saint-Martin, 2014 Update (7/8/14) A revelatory tasting.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2014 Update (1/8/14) News and new notes.
• Philippe Delesvaux, 2014 Update (27/6/14) Great wines, dry and sweet.
• Alexandre Bain, 2014 Update (25/6/14) Wines from 2012 and 2011.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2014 Update (21/6/14) The latest releases, mainly 2012s.
• Domaine de l’Ecu, 2014 Update (12/6/14) New cuvées, new direction?
• Domaine Saint Nicolas, 2014 Update (6/6/14) Nine myth-busting wines.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin, 2014 Update (3/6/14) A trio of excellent wines.
• Henri Bourgeois Tasting Dinner, 2014 (29/5/14) Six wines with dinner.
• Jo Landron, 2014 Update (27/5/14) Amphorae & more. Ten wines reviewed.
• Domaine de Juchepie, 2014 Update (14/5/14) Seven wines reviewed.
• Richard Leroy, 2014 Update (9/5/14) The tragedy of Chenin?
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2014 Update (26/4/14) Four new releases.
• Château Pierre-Bise Quarts de Chaume, 2014 (17/4/14) Five vintages tasted.
• Sébastien Riffault, 2014 Update (27/3/14) The oxidative side of Sancerre.
• Philippe Alliet, 2014 Update (21/3/14) Tip-top Chinons from 2012 and 2011.
• Domaine Philippe Gilbert, 2014 Update (19/3/14) I report on five recent releases.
• Pierre Martin, 2014 Update (21/2/14) Wines from 2013 and 2012.
• Bernard Baudry, 2014 Update (17/1/14) Wines from 2012 and 2011.
• Domaine Huet, 2014: Sec & Pétillant (14/1/14) A broad-ranging assessment.
• Noëlla Morantin, 2014 Update (10/1/14) The 2012 and 2011 vintages.
• Domaine Vacheron, 2013 Update (7/1/14) Mainly the 2011 vintage.
• Domaine Didier Dagueneau, 2013 Update (31/12/13) The 2012 vintage tasted.
• Clos Roche Blanche, 2013 Update (19/12/13) Wines from 2012 to 2009.
• Catherine & Pierre Breton: 2013 Update (18/12/13) Five recent releases.
• Château du Hureau: 2013 Update (5/12/13) Wines from 2011 and 2010.
• Philippe Delesvaux, 2013 Update (15/11/13) The 2011 and 2010 vintages.
• Château Tour Grise: 2013 Update (14/11/13) Natural and biodynamic, all the way.
• Château de la Roche en Loire, 2013 Update (8/11/13) Three wines tasted.
• Château de Villeneuve, 2013 Update (29/10/13) Wines from 2011 and 2010.
• Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2013 Update (22/10/13) Wines from 2012 to 2009.
• Patrick Baudouin: 2013 Update (4/10/13) Wines from 2011, 2010 and 2009.
• Domaine des Forges: 2013 Update (25/9/13) Six wines tasted.
• Nicolas Joly: 2013 Update (19/9/13) The 2011 vintage assessed.
• Domaine des Baumard: 2013 Update (17/9/13) News and eighteen notes.
• Le Clos de la Meslerie: 2013 Update (13/9/13) Three vintages tasted.
• Pithon-Paillé: 2013 Update (10/9/13) A great range of wines from Jo and team.
• Domaine de la Bergerie: 2013 Update (3/9/13) Some stunning wines here.
• Domaine de Bablut, 2013 Update (30/8/13) An under-the-radar domaine.
• Domaine Ogereau, 2013 Update (27/8/13) A baker’s dozen from Vincent.
• Château de l’Aulée, 2013 Update (23/8/13) Top quality Loire fizz.
• Château Pierre-Bise: 2013 Update (20/8/13) The 2011 and 2010 vintages.
• Sébastien Riffault: 2013 Update (14/8/13) Wines from 2010 back to 2007.
• Domaine Mosse: 2013 Update (9/8/13) Latest releases reviewed.
• Alphonse Mellot: 2013 Update (7/8/13) Wines from 2011, 2010 and 2009.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière: 2013 Update (2/8/13) Wines from 2011 and 2009.
• Richard Leroy: 2013 Update (25/6/13) Thirteen wines, across seven vintages.
• Domaine de l’Ecu, 2013 Update (12/6/13) The difficult 2011 vintage.
• Domaine de la Pépière, 2013 Update (4/6/13) Much but not universal success.
• Domaine du Haut Bourg, 2013 Update (30/5/13) Latest releases assessed.
• Jo Landron, 2013 Update (23/5/13) Mixed vintages, variable quality.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin: 2013 Update (14/5/13) News, and sixteen wines tasted.
• Feasting on Foreau, 2013 (7/5/13) A tasting report on fifteen Foreau wines.
• Domaine de Bellivière: 2013 Update (3/5/13) Wines from 2011-2008.
• Domaine des Aubuisières: 2013 Update (25/4/13) Notes old and new.
• Vincent Carême: 2013 Update (18/4/13) The 2011 vintage, plus 2009 and 2008.
• Frantz Saumon: 2013 Update (28/3/13) Recent releases; 2012, 2011 and 2005.
• François Chidaine: 2013 Update (26/3/13) I look at the 2011 and 2010 vintages.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups: 2013 Update (19/3/13) Wines from 2012 and 2011.
• An Update on Domaine Huet, 2013 (5/3/13) A tasting with Benjamin Joliveau.
• Catherine & Pierre Breton: 2012 Update (17/1/13) Eight recent releases tasted.
• Vincent Carême: 2012 Update (27/12/12) Wines from 2009 and 2010.
• François Pinon: 2012 Update (30/11/12) A great selection of wines tasted.
• Domaine de la Butte: 2012 Update (14/11/12) Wines from 2010 and 2009.
• Lise et Bertrand Jousset: 2012 Update (7/11/12) Very fine Montlouis.
• Pithon-Paillé: 2012 Update (30/10/12) News and developments. Wines from 2010.
• Bernard Baudry: 2012 Update (25/10/12) Wines from 2011 and 2010.
• Philippe Alliet: 2012 Update (18/10/12) The latest releases, including a white.
• Charles Joguet: 2012 Update (17/10/12) New vines, a new cuvée, and new notes.
• Alphonse Mellot: 2012 Update (26/9/12) Notes on wines from 2010 and 2009.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups: 2012 Update (6/9/12) Wines from 2010 and 2011.
• Damien Laureau: 2012 Update (23/8/12) New developments, new tasting notes.
• Domaine de Juchepie: 2012 Update (16/8/12) My latest tasting notes.
• Domaine Vacheron: Lieux-Dits Update (5/7/12) I taste the new Vacheron lieux-dits.
• Nicolas Joly: 2012 Update (6/6/12) The 2009 vintage revisited.
• Tasting at La Table: Wines with Dinner (24/5/12) The final instalment.
• Tasting at La Table: Château Pierre-Bise (22/5/12) Part three in an Anjou series.
• Tasting at La Table: Vincent Ogereau (17/5/12) Part two in this Anjou series.
• Tasting at La Table: Domaine de la Bergerie (15/5/12) First in a short Anjou series.
• An Update on Château de Villeneuve (29/3/12) Including news on a new cuvée.
• An Update on Pierre Luneau-Papin (27/3/12) New vintages and old.
• An Update on Jo Landron (22/3/12) The 2010 vintage, and a new cru communal?
• An Update on Domaine de l’Ecu (8/3/12) New blood, new cuvées, and the 2010s.
• Noël Pinguet’s Final Vintage (6/3/12) The 2011 vintage at Domaine Huet.
• Recent Releases from Bouvet-Ladubay, February 2012 (1/3/12) A fizzy trio.
• An Update on Domaine de la Pépière (21/2/12) News and tasting notes.
• Ancient Vintages from Château de Fesles (29/11/11) From 1990 back to 1924.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin: 2011 Update (8/11/11) Includes a report on two new cuvées.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups: 2011 Update (11/10/11) News and new notes.
• Sauvignon Blanc Ambassadors 2011 (29/9/11) Four admirable Touraine Sauvignons.
• Château du Hureau: 2011 Update (8/9/11) Saumur-Champigny from 2009.
• Yannick Amirault: Update, 2010 & 2011 (1/9/11) Wines from 2007 to 2009.
• Frédéric Mabileau: Update, 2010 & 2011 (24/8/11) Wines from 2007 to 2010.
• Nicolas Joly: 2011 Update (17/8/11) An encounter with the 2009 vintage.
• Domaine Mosse: 2011 Update (27/7/11) The latest releases from René & Agnès.
• Pierre Jacques Druet: 2010 Update (17/6/11) Young and mature wines.
• Domaine aux Moines: 2011 Update (14/6/11) Vintages young and old.
• Humble Pie with Pithon-Paillé (9/6/11) A chance to retaste.
• Domaine FL: 2010 Update (2/6/11) Wines from 2008 and 2007.
• Domaine Champalou: 2011 Update (2/6/11) Wines from 2010, 2009 and 2008.
• Eric Morgat: 2011 Update (25/5/11) Including the new Litus cuvée.
• Domaine de Juchepie: 2011 Update (12/5/11) From Les Secs to Quintessence.
• Pithon-Paillé: 2011 Update (10/5/11) I revisit to taste the 2009s again.
• Vincent Carême: 2011 Salon (4/5/11) I take a look at the 2009s.
• Bernard Baudry: 2011 Salon (26/4/11) I look at Baudry’s 2009s and 2010s.
• François Chidaine: 2011 Update (19/4/11) I taste the latest releases.
• Domaine Huet: 2011 Update (31/3/11) Wines from 2010, 2009 & more.
• Domaine Ogereau: 2011 Update (22/3/11) I taste the latest releases.
• Domaine des Baumard: 2011 Update (16/3/11) A broad array of wines assessed.
• Château Pierre-Bise: 2011 Update (8/3/11) The latest releases from Claude Papin.
• The Kings of Muscadet (27/1/11) Updates on Guy Bossard & Jo Landron.
• Château de Villeneuve: 2010 Update (23/11/10) Top quality Saumur.
• A Visit to Vincent Carême (19/10/10) I visit and taste a selection of wines.
• Château Pierre-Bise: 2010 Update (14/10/10) A flying visit.
• Domaine des Aubuisières: 2010 Update (5/10/10) The 2009 vintage.
• Champalou: 2010 Update (28/9/10) The latest wines from 2008 and 2007.
• A Visit to Domaine de Juchepie (14/9/10) A morning with Eddy Oosterlinck.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups: 2010 Update (7/9/10) The latest releases.
• A Visit to Pithon-Paillé (31/8/10) I learn of new developments, and taste the wines.
• Patrick Baudouin: 2010 Update (26/8/10) Wines from 2004, 2007 & 2008.
• Domaine Huet: 2010 Update (17/8/10) Principally 2009, other recent releases too.
• Antoine Sanzay: 2010 Salon (12/8/10) Seven superb Sanzays.
• Nicolas Joly: 2010 Renaissance (4/8/10) Three wines tasted.
• Thierry Puzelat: 2010 Renaissance (28/7/10) Four wines tasted.
• A Visit to Domaine de Montgilet (29/6/10) The wines of Victor Lebreton.
• Vins Clairs at Langlois-Chateau (8/6/10) Embryonic 2009 fizz, and more.
• Clos Roche Blanche: 2010 Renaissance (2/6/10) Wines from 2009 & 2008.
• François Chidaine: 2010 Salon (25/5/10) Wines from 2007 and 2008.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière: 2010 Renaissance (12/5/10) 2009, 2008, & 2006.
• Domaine de Bellivière: 2010 Renaissance (28/4/10) Some lovely wines from 2008.
• Philippe Delesvaux: 2010 Renaissance (18/3/10) Mostly 2008s.
• Bernard Baudry: 2010 Salon (23/2/10) Wines from 2007, 2008 and 2009.
• Domaine Huet: Sparklers in 2010 (10/2/10) 2005, 2002 and more.
• Pierre-Bise: Layons & Chaumes (5/1/10) Superb sweet wines from 2001 & 2004.
• Domaine Huet: Demi-Sec in London (3/11/09) Stunning wines, back to 1949.
• Domaine Huet: 2008 Vintage in London (13/10/09) An excellent demi-sec vintage.
• Alphonse Mellot: 2009 Salon (1/9/09) How can red Sancerre be this good?
• Domaine de Bellivière: 2009 Renaissance (23/6/09) Five from 2007.
• Pierre Luneau-Papin: 2009 Salon (19/5/09) A broad selection of delicious wines.
• La Ferme de la Sansonnière: 2009 Renaissance (28/4/09) The 2007 vintage.
• Domaine Huet: 2009 Salon (26/3/09) The brilliant 2008s and 2007s.
• Château de Villeneuve: 2009 Salon (25/3/09) Wines from 2008, 2007 and 2006.
• Pierre Bise: 2009 Salon (19/3/09) Wines from 2007 and 2005.
• Bernard Baudry: 2009 Salon (19/2/09) Wines from 2007 and 2008.
• Philippe Alliet: 2009 Salon (10/2/09) Four wines from the 2007 & 2006 vintages.
• Charles Joguet: Chinon in London (15/4/08) Leading Chinon estate.

• Loire: Notes on other wines from the Loire Valley.
• Bordeaux: Notes on other wines from Bordeaux.

• The 2007 Vintage (20/12/17) Ten from Tuscany, Germany, Alsace and the Rhône.
• The 2006 Vintage (17/12/16) A handful from Bordeaux, the Loire and Germany.
• The 2005 Vintage (12/12/15) Fifteen from Germany this year.
• The 2004 Vintage (5/12/14) Wines from the Loire, Alsace, Tuscany and beyond.
• The 2003 Vintage (20/12/13) The Loire and more.
• The 2002 Vintage (18/12/12) The Loire, Bordeaux, and beyond.
• The 2001 Vintage (27/12/11) A look at the 2001 vintage at ten years, in two parts.
• The 2000 Vintage (30/11/10) A selection of wines at ten years. In two parts.
• The 1999 Vintage (22/12/09) France abounds, with Italy and Germany. In two parts.
• The 1998 Vintage (25/11/08) A broad selection from France.
• The 1997 Vintage (20/12/07) No claret, but great wines everywhere else.
• The 1996 Vintage (28/12/06) Great wines from the Loire and beyond.
• The 1995 Vintage (28/12/05) A broad spread of wines this year.
• The 1994 Vintage (30/12/04) A esoteric selection of wines.
• The 1993 Vintage (18/12/03) A 1993 blind tasting and dinner.
• The 1992 Vintage (11/12/02) A vintage for the New World.
• The 1991 Vintage (13/12/01) Northern Rhône and California excel.
• The 1990 Vintage (7/8/00) Success was almost universal.

• The 2006 Vintage (27/1/22) A small selection from Bordeaux and beyond.
• The 2005 Vintage (10/12/20) Fifteen wines from Germany.
• The 2004 Vintage (28/11/19) Côte-Rôtie, Rioja, Bandol, Chianti & more.
• The 2003 Vintage (19/12/18) Bordeaux, Burgundy & more.
• The 2002 Vintage (16/11/17) Champagne, Chablis, Bandol, Mosel & more.
• The 2001 Vintage (28/12/16) Germany, Rhône, Loire & beyond.
• The 2000 Vintage (19/12/15) Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône Valley.
• The 1999 Vintage (12/12/14) The Loire, Bordeaux, the Rhône & beyond.
• The 1998 Vintage (13/12/13) A broad mix from France, then Italy and Spain.
• The 1997 Vintage (4/12/12) Loire Valley domination.
• The 1996 Vintage (13/12/11) Champagne and Bordeaux excel. In two parts.
• The 1995 Vintage (7/12/10) A broad spread of European styles.

• The 2002 Vintage (19/11/22) Mainly the Loire Valley, with some interlopers.
• The 2001 Vintage (29/12/21) Germany, the Rhône Valley, Sancerre & more.
• The 2000 Vintage (18/11/20) Champagne, the Loire Valley, the Rhône Valley & more.
• The 1999 Vintage (20/12/19) The Rhône Valley, Sauternes & more.
• The 1998 Vintage (27/12/18) Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley, Rioja & more.
• The 1997 Vintage (11/10/17) A small selection from this vintage.
• The 1996 Vintage (6/1/17) Champagne, Loire Valley & more.
• The 1995 Vintage (24/12/15) Champagne, Rhône Valley, Languedoc & beyond.
• The 1994 Vintage (19/12/14) Mainly Bordeaux and the Loire Valley.
• The 1993 Vintage (6/12/13) Loire, Bordeaux, Alsace and Lebanon.
• The 1992 Vintage (21/11/12) Loire, Languedoc, Hunter Valley and the Douro.
• The 1991 Vintage (26/7/11) Spain and Portugal dominate this line-up of ten wines.
• The 1990 Vintage (21/12/10) A Loire-heavy tasting of mature wines.
• The 1989 Vintage (24/11/09) A selection of classic Old World styles.
• The 1988 Vintage (16/9/08) Five wines from France & Germany.
• The 1983 Vintage (23/4/03) Another success in Bordeaux.
• The 1982 Vintage (10/4/02) Great in Bordeaux and Rioja.

• The 1997 Vintage (12/11/22) Loire, Bordeaux and Musar-led miscellany.
• The 1996 Vintage (19/10/21) Champagne, the Loire, Bordeaux and more.
• The 1995 Vintage (17/7/20) The Loire, Bordeaux and beyond.
• The 1994 Vintage (27/12/19) Bordeaux, Rioja, Musar & more.
• The 1990 Vintage (31/12/15) Mainly Vouvray, Montlouis & Quarts de Chaume.
• The 1989 Vintage (24/12/14) Vouvray & Sauternes rule.

• Vintage Port 2011 (7/1/23) Six vintage Ports tasted.
• The Wines of Masos, 2021 (13/8/21) A new project in Alicante.
• The Wines of Tenuta Il Quinto, 2021 (15/7/21) Seven wines from Tuscany.