"Tout est Grand en 2019!"

These are the words of our dear friend, Denis Durantou, who passed away on the 14th of May this year. 2019 will be remembered by us as his last vintage in a spectacular career spanning four decades. Denis was always succinct because he had so much to do! Reviving the great L’Eglise Clinet, starting new projects, planting new vineyards, running a négociant business. He was a force of nature. It seems fitting to quote his analysis – it captures everything one needs to know using the absolute minimum number of characters… “There was water when it was needed from July to September, a rapid flowering, cool nights, colour change which varied according to the grape varieties but which was homogeneous overall, and a harvest in fine dry conditions. Everything is great in 2019!”

Thibaud Boudignon, the saviour of Savennières

Thibaud built his reputation around the world with a string of steely releases, and is now held up as one of the most sought-after producers in the whole of the Loire. If ever a man could be said to be doing to Anjou what Didier Dagueneau did for Sauvignon Blanc, Thibaud is that man.

Omri Ram from Château Lafleur and Château Grand Village - Tuesday 5th May

Bordeaux Buyer at Justerini & Brooks, Tom Jenkins was joined by Omri Ram from Château Lafleur to talk through three of the Guinaudeau’s crus: Grand Village, Acte and Champs Libres.

Luca Roagna from Roagna - Tuesday 12th May

Buying Director at Justerini & Brooks, Giles Burke-Gaffney was joined by Luca Roagna from Roagna to explain his wine-growing philosophy and guide us through two of his most important, but most contrasting, vineyards: Barolo Pira and Barbaresco Paje.

Diane Farrell from Talisker Distillery - Tuesday 19th May

Our very own Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies, Tod Bradbury was joined by Diane Farrell, Distillery Manager at Talisker. They talk all about this exceptional Distillery and its special location as well as tasting through some of Talisker's prized expressions.