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2022 Burgundy En Primeur | First Impressions
2022 is a wonderful vintage in Burgundy. For both reds and whites, top winemakers have not put a foot wrong. It’s no surprise that we found winemakers so smiley – the quality is superb, and for the first time in a while, they have some quantity too. The wonderful wines we have now tasted really […]
by David Porter5 views2022-burgundyl-s-post2022-burgundy-en-primeurburgundy-primeursen-primeurvintage-overview - news
2023 Christmas Press Mentions
We are always happy to read about others enjoying our wines and below we’ve picked out a selection of recent press reviews – here are the highlights of bottles that have recently caught the attention of the critics. How to choose festive fizz: from artisan to the best bargains, Fiona Beckett, The Guardian MARC HÉBRART […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel6 viewsl-s-post2023-christmaschristmaswines-in-the-press - news
Autumnal Food Paring Partner: Bordeaux
With a crisp chill in the morning air and fallen leaves underfoot, it’s time to retreat from the garden for the comforting flavours of autumn in the kitchen. Squash, mushrooms, beetroot, celeriac, blackberries, apples and pears are all coming into season – beautiful earthy flavours that invite long, slow cooking and deep, satisfying red wine […]
by Caroline Tanner7 viewsl-s-postautumnbordeauxfood-and-wine-pairing - news
35 years of Lea & Sandeman
36 years ago this autumn, I went to the office where we both worked at the time determined that I was going to speak to Patrick Sandeman about our future. My French was shakier then, despite my claiming it was fluent at my job interview, and I liked to get the calls to France out […]
by Charles Lea6 viewsl-s-post35th-anniversaryeventlea-sandeman - news
Jack Chapman’s vinous exploration of Argentina
Day 1 Have you ever flown from Heathrow to Buenos Aires with 30 wine merchants? It’s an experience I would recommend, although the lounge at Terminal 5 and British Airways might still be reeling from the drinks tab we managed to knock up. It’s a rare opportunity, that we get to visit any of the […]
by Jack Chapman6 viewsl-s-postargentinamalbecmendozanew-world-winesouth-america - news
‘Beyond Bordeaux’ – September releases from La Place
I have been fortunate enough this year to visit America twice – once North, once South, to visit some of the most iconic wineries both have to offer. A hardship undertaken in order to bring the most up to date insights on the so called ‘September Series’. A collection of wine released via Bordeaux’s La […]
by Jack Chapman6 viewsl-s-postoutsidersargentinachilefine-winenew-release - news
Football & Wine
Sometimes, my friends like to talk about football. We’re sat in the pub, at a restaurant or at a party – usually when there are a few blokes who don’t know each other especially well – and it’s one of the first conversations to crop up. Even on a recent visit to Napa Valley, our […]
by Jack Chapman6 viewsl-s-postfine-winefootball - news
24 hours with Albert Jané
Our day’s trip to visit Albert Jané, winemaker on the northeast coast of Spain, comprised a whistlestop tour of his four different projects: Acústic in Montsant, Ritme in Priorat and Autòcton and Mas Vilella, both based around his family home in Tarragona. The tempo of our visit offers a reflection of how Albert approaches his […]
by Caroline Tanner6 viewsl-s-postacustic-celleralbert-janeautoctonmonsantpriorat - news
The Emperor’s New Clothes – and a humbler offer
Neal Martin’s latest article on the Vinous website is timely and, in a most measured and reasonable way, lays out how an apparently well-motivated individual is capable of making all the right noises about quality of wine and how to achieve it, so that the back story sounds plausible, while marketing it entirely on price. […]
by Charles Lea5 viewsl-s-post2022-bordeaux-en-primeurbordeauxclos-manouneal-martin - news
Summer Drinking Series: White Bordeaux
We’re diving into the Lea & Sandeman cellars to find the perfect wines for your glass this summer. Chances are, if you’re thinking about buying Bordeaux at the moment, you’re probably planning to open it in 5-10 years’ time. Or at least squirreling a bottle away ‘for a rainy day’, when temperatures have dropped and […]
by Caroline Tanner5 viewsl-s-postbordeauxsauvignon-blancsemillonsummer-drinking-serieswhite-bordeaux - news
Celebration of Spring: highlights of our tasting
Last week Lea & Sandeman took over the 6th floor of the flagship Foyles bookshop, to host our ‘Celebration of Spring’ tasting. Alongside a selection of standout spring wines, the event also presented the first opportunity to taste through our recently-bolstered range of ‘grower’ Champagnes, with 15 different Champagne growers on show and over 70 […]
by Caroline Tanner5 viewsl-s-postchampagnegrower-champagnemip-rosemip-made-in-provenceprovence - news
Champagne – What’s in a Blend?
The major Champagne houses have a long history of leveraging their access to vast resources to create exceptional blends. With a wide array of vineyards, grape varieties, and reserve wines at their disposal, they can ensure a consistent and high-quality product year after year. This consistency is achieved by blending grapes from various terroirs, using […]
by Charles Lea5 viewsl-s-postchampagnegrower-champagnespring-tasting - news
Champagne: the jigsaw of the market
Following on from the explanation of the various classifications of producer of Champagne (‘Champagne – NM, ND, CM, RC, MA, or RM – what and why?‘), this is how the pieces fit together in terms of their place in the market. The Grandes Marques (Big Brands) – (NM and ND) If total Champagne production is […]
by Charles Lea5 viewschampagne-sparklingl-s-postchampagnegrower-champagnespring-tasting - news
Decoding Champagne – NM, ND, CM, RC, MA, or RM – what and why?
Following our ‘Celebration of Spring’ tasting, where we showcased our range of ‘grower’ Champagnes, Charles Lea is sharing some of the secrets of Champagne on our blog. First, a brief breakdown of the label codes found on Champagne bottles, which can help clarify the origin of what’s in your bottle. Most Champagne (around 70% by […]
by Charles Lea5 viewsl-s-postchampagnegrower-champagnespring-tasting - news
Day 4 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
Angus Barcroft from our private clients team gives us an insight into day four of Bordeaux en primeur tastings: Day 4 Today we had another early start that saw us heading up the D2 road for a day of tasting along the left bank in Saint-Julien, Pauillac & Saint-Estèphe. The word of the day that […]
by Angus Barcroft5 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Day 3 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
Tom Lorimer from our private clients team takes us through the third day on the road in Bordeaux: Day 3 A fairly straightforward itinerary for the team today: work out how to open boot the on our over-designed hire car, mop-up the rest of the right bank, and then head north to start tackling the […]
by Tom Lorimer5 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Day 1 & 2 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
And we’re off, scouting Châteaux for the best of Bordeaux 2022. Our head of Private Clients, Jack Chapman is sending us his notes and impressions, giving us a verbal tour of some of the finest wines of Bordeaux’s right bank, and the team’s take on the mystifying 2022 vintage. The first visits include: Château Nénin […]
by Jack Chapman5 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Jack Chapman: What to expect from 2022 Bordeaux
I am going out on a limb with this blog entry, to say that you probably don’t need me to tell you that Lafite, Mouton, Margaux and Haut-Brion will probably be exceptional in the 2022 releases. It is, by now, far from a secret that we’ve got an outstanding vintage on our hands. Indeed, the […]
by Jack Chapman5 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Spring Wine Reviews
Spring wine reviews from Decanter, The Telegraph, The Times & The Guardian. Indie or supermarket wine? It pays to shop around, The Guardian, Fiona Beckett, 09/06/2023: 2018 A DOS MANOS Garnacha A Pie de Tierra £15.95 | £14.50 Review: ‘Lighter than the ABV might suggest, and brimming with summer berry fruit. Scrumptious.’ 2022 MIP* Made […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel6 viewsl-s-postl-s-pressdecanter-magazinethe-guardianthe-telegraphthe-times - news
NSPCC CITY FINE WINE CHALLENGE – 2023
For over 18 years, Lea & Sandeman has been the proud supporter of the NSPCC City Fine Wine Challenge – an evening that tests tastebuds and wine knowledge, whilst raising vital funds for a very important cause. On the 9th March, the Lea & Sandeman team was back again at One Great George Street, pouring […]
by Caroline Tanner5 viewscharityl-s-postnspcc-city-fine-wine-challengenspccthe-city-fine-wine-challenge - news
Winter Wine Reviews
Recent wine reviews from The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Times, Decanter and Money Weeks. ‘In the know’: the most overlooked white wines, Zeren Wilson, The Guardian, 24/02/2023: 2021 MÂCON VILLAGES Domaine de la Denante £14.95 | £13.50 Review: ‘And how about one of the priciest regions on the planet – where do wine-trade mavens […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel6 viewsl-s-postl-s-pressmatthew-jukesthe-financial-timesthe-telegraphthe-times - news
Winemaker Dinner: Bert Salomon at Quality Chop House
It’s interesting, the little avenues that life takes you down. I’ve been at Lea & Sandeman for nearly three years now, and I’ve enjoyed each one more than the last, but, despite working exceptionally hard at the ‘research’ part of the job, I still haven’t tasted every wine we have. One particular wine that I’d […]
by Jack Chapman5 viewsl-s-postwinemakers-dinneraustraliaaustriabert-salomonsalomon-estate - news
Press Reviews: August
Our latest press reviews: The Telegraph, The Times & The Guardian. Benefit from our case price discount in red by buying any 12 bottles from this selection – in a mixed case of your design or simply by the dozen. The best wines from Languedoc-Roussillon, The Times, Jane MacQuitty 26/08/2022: 2020 L’ÉTRANGER 120 Year Old […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel7 viewsl-s-postl-s-pressdavid-williamsfiona-beckettthe-guardianthe-telegraph - news
Press Reviews: July
Our latest press reviews: The Telegraph, The Buyer, Delicious Magazine and JamesSuckling.com Benefit from our case price discount in red by buying any 12 bottles from this selection – in a mixed case of your design or simply by the dozen. Think pink for these hot summer days, The Times of Turnbridge Wells, James Viner, […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel7 viewsl-s-postl-s-press