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BORDEAUX SECOND LABELS REPRESENT VALUE For centuries. Famous Bordeaux estates made their premier cru, and sold it at the highest price they can. Bordeaux are always blends, and the premier cru are the best barrel’s blends, the remaining lots are still very fine wines, and in many cases they are sold as second labels under a different name. Some chateaux make even third labels. Chateau Margaux, a classified premier grand cru, uses 33 percent of the crop for its prestige blend, another 33 precedent goes into the second label, and third portion into the third blend. Some second labels cost a fraction of the prestige bottle, and most wine enthusiasts wait eagerly for them to appear in wine shops. Here are some second labels you can try, when they are available. Chateau Lafite Rothschild second label Caruades de Lafite Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour Chatau Margaux Pavillon Rouge Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton Chateau Brane Cantenac Le Baron de Brane There are many other classified Bordeaux chateaux that produce second labels The L C B O occasionally offers second labels.

Can you believe it has been a week since we closed the doors on the final event of our national, five-city tour of LANGTONS Classification of Australian Wine Eighth Edition? Over 2500 guests, RIEDEL glass in hand, took to the red carpet, passed the Vintec Wine Cabinets and tasted from the 4837 opened bottles of Australia's best and finest wines as we landed what are, without doubt, the best wine-tasting events in Australia. We are immensely grateful to our winery and industry partners for helping us deliver this mammoth effort. We have been waiting to host these events since we last did so in 2018. And the wines. Oh! The wines. Over 100 of them. A is for Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged. We like to open our events with fizz, and, naturally, we were at the top of the tree for the Classification series. B is for Bass Phillip tasted next to Bindi, an elite-level masterclass in distinct Australian terroirs. C is for Classified Chardonnay, a tasting that took us from east to west with the deep energy of Cullen Kevin John to the tense, acrobatic balance of Tyrrell's Vat 47. Next to Shiraz. But where to start? Barossa Valley? Eden Valley? Hunter Valley? Or Beechworth or Canberra or Sunbury or Yarra or Grampians. Australia does Shiraz well and in many different styles and places. Following that with Cabernets felt like artillery being rolled out as Coonawarra and Margaret River staked their claims for regional dominance. Yarra Valley and Tasmania asked serious questions with flagship offerings that had punters sniffing, sipping, oohing and aahing as they got into deep discussions with one eye on the clock. Being in the fine wine auction business, we know what rarity does for demand. Six years since our last Classification event feels like a very long time. However, LANGTONS Classification is a guide for buyers to secondary market trends for Australian fine wine. The time between drinks allows us to map great changes in Australian fine wine rather than vintage variation. And what a pleasure it was to spend time with the Australian fine wine community, makers and tasters alike. RIEDEL - The Wine Glass Company Vintec The Australian

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles comes to Guanajuato, Mexico In a few days Mexico will host the 31st Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the event will take place from 7 to 9 June in the city of Leon in the colorful state of Guanajuato, cradle of Mexican national independence, as well as the birthplace of the great painter-muralist Diego Rivera . It is the first time that the CMB lands in American lands even if the state of Guanajuato has already hosted important international events related to wine (2017,2021,2022). It is no coincidence that the choice fell on Mexico, the per capita consumption of wine is constantly increasing, as is the production and quality of Mexican wine, we remember that the oldest winery on the American continent is Casa Madero founded in 1597 located in the Valley of Parras in the state of Coahuila, furthermore excellent qualitative productions can be attributed to the Guadalupe Valley and Ensenada in the state of Baja California Nord, also the state of Guanajuato produces excellent wines... just to name a few. https://lnkd.in/gnUQt2Tt

🧐 Cracking the Code of French Wine Labels! 🇫🇷🍷 French wine labels can seem complex, but understanding a few key terms helps unlock a whole world of amazing wine. Here's a quick guide to making sense of those elegant labels: - Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC): Defines the region where the wine was produced, ensuring strict quality and authenticity rules. - Vin de France: Wines labeled this way offer more flexibility and may feature non-traditional blends or winemaking styles. - Cru: Refers to vineyards or wine-growing areas recognized for superior quality. - Château vs. Domaine: While both refer to wine estates, a Château typically includes a historic estate or building, while Domaine refers to a family-owned property. 💡 That’s just a small number from the full list we shine a light on 🔦 🎯Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g4WzqgrP #frenchwine #winelabels

Part II of Wine Lister’s 2024 Bordeaux study, titled “How’s the patient?”, has now been published. Head to our analysis page to purchase your copy in French or English 🔎 Please see some key findings below: - Just 18 out of the 134 Bordeaux wines we analysed achieved higher Quality scores in 2023 than in 2022. Of these, 10 were from Margaux - Our price analysis indicates that the 2023s should be priced between -21% and -34% below 2022 on average. To date, the key releases are down by an average of 22% - Bordeaux still dominates searches and offers on Wine-Searcher, though search count for all leading Bordeaux appellations has declined and the number of offers of Bordeaux wines is up - Petrus and Les Carmes Haut-Brion progressed the most in terms of online search rank over the past year, while Le Clarence de Haut-Brion and Bélair-Monange saw the largest increase in volumes traded at auction Click here: https://lnkd.in/g4D3FEX

Innovative Wine Event Idea: Smaller, Exclusive Cab Release Inspired by Silver Oak's Success In this video, we dive into one of the most iconic wine events: the Silver Oak Cabernet Release Day, a celebration that transformed not just the winery but Napa Valley itself. Originally exclusive to Silver Oak, the event became so influential that wineries across Napa began releasing their cabs on the same day, creating a massive wave of excitement throughout the entire region. But how did this happen, and why was it so impactful? More importantly, can a smaller-scale wine unveiling offer similar results for your winery? Whether you’re an emerging vintner or an established name, this video offers inspiration and practical tips for planning your own event. We’ll explore the key components that made Silver Oak’s release so successful—an irresistible combination of live music, great food, and, of course, their signature wine. Learn how to adapt these strategies to fit your brand, even if you’re not yet a household name. Plus, we’ll touch on how the right timing, atmosphere, and a carefully curated guest list can elevate your winery’s brand presence. So, get ready to take some notes and start dreaming about your own signature wine event! #SilverOak #CabernetRelease #WineEvent #WineRelease #WinerySuccess #pocketpemf #NapaValley #WineMarketing

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