Jane Anson

2 weeks ago | janeanson.com | Jane Anson

FEATURES | Bordeaux history Are you watching Carême on Apple TV+? Wine lovers should get on board, as he’s an important figure not only in gastronomy – Antonin Carême is known as the father of French haute cuisine and the world’s first celebrity chef – but also in wine.

2 weeks ago | janeanson.com | Jane Anson

by Valeria TenisonApril saw not only 5,300 professionals coming to Bordeaux for the En Primeur week but also a bud break across the Bordeaux vineyards. However, the risk of night frost remained a concern, with many properties proactively installing fans and heating machines to protect their budding vines from the chilly temperatures. This risk generally continues until mid-May, although it decreases once April has passed.

3 weeks ago | janeanson.com | Jane Anson

Our 2024 Vintage Tasting Report is here, after more than three weeks tasting through 750 wines from across the region. This week we are publishing around 500 wines, mainly the higher scores, covering all the classifieds, and a few key whites. The rest we will add next week. And remember, we are running a 15% discount throughout April and May for any new signups. Just use the code EP152025 – and please share with any Bordeaux lovers that you think might benefit.

3 weeks ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Jane Anson

Getty Images Getty Images The allure of Champagne means there is always interest, even in an uncertain market. However, increasingly it’s the ‘grower Champagnes’ that are the focus of collector attention, says Jane Anson Best Grower Champagnes 2025 Grower Champagnes are wines that sit outside the traditional house system in the region – they are produced by estates, usually single families, that own the vineyards where the grapes are grown, and who oversee the vinification and ageing process...

1 month ago | janeanson.com | Jane Anson

There is no better time than En Primeur to check in with the goings on in Bordeaux, and to share news that helps all of us keep up to date with this critical wine region, from vineyard and personnel changes to new wines and appellation news – basically anything that has happened over the past 12 months that might have an impact on the wines in this vintage and going forward.