Since I started Atlas, I have wanted to buy the wines of Francis Egly. After a recent short trip to Champagne, I am pleased to say ‘mission accomplished’. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced egg-lee oo-ree-ay) is one of the greatest producers in Champagne...
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Selling the wines of Alsace far from easy. Let’s be honest – most people are confused by the region and the labelling; the Germanic association, complicated names, numerous grape varieties, the proliferation of Grand Cru…the list goes on. But if...
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Denis Durantou, of L’Eglise-Clinet fame, continues to conjure up successes from humble appellations and, as an affordable 2012 that punches over its weight, the Cruzelles should not be ignored. And Pontet-Canet? Alfred Tesseron intimated...
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Atlas' buyer, Vicki Stephens-Clarkson, happened upon Caiarossa during her visit to Tuscany a few weeks back. It was actually a contact at Ornellaia who steered Vicki towards this smart, well-priced Cabernet Franc and Merlot. A good turn indeed, as...
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A recent tasting threw the new vintage of a favourite from last year into the limelight, namely 2004 Vina Ardanza, Rioja Reserva – the latest release from La Rioja Alta. This is comfortably one of the great Rioja estates, melding traditionalism...
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Pol Roger is certainly one of my preferred Champagne houses. The wines are characterised as being pristine, invariably at the drier end of the spectrum, with a fine life-giving – yet never nervy – acidity. As one of my favoured Champagnes,...
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