2013 Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs: The lacemaker
Simon Field MW is impressed by the latest release from Bruno Paillard, a “jewel” of a Champagne house, which reflects both the intelligence of the winemaker,…
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Simon Field MW
Fine wine merchant-turned-writer Simon Field MW is a regular contributor to The World of Fine with expertise in Bordeaux, Champagne, the Rhône, and Spain.
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Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009: Essential classic
Simon Field MW tastes Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009, the most intense expression of Tokaji Aszú, a wine that is…
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Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012: Chardonnay ascends
Champagne Gosset came late to Blanc de Blancs, but its newest release is exciting proof of its commitment to…
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Liber Pater: The shock of the old
Liber Pater is the most expensive wine in the world. Simon Field MW attends a rare London tasting to…
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Disznókő: Tokaj’s golden thread
A tasting of luminous sweet wines (plus an impressive dry bottling) from the AXA Millésimes-owned Tokaj estate Disznókő was…
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Bordeaux 2021 tasting notes: Sauternes and Barsac
Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the Bordeaux 2021 en primeur tastings concludes with the wines of Sauternes and…
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Bordeaux 2021 tasting notes: The Right Bank
Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the Bordeaux 2021 en primeur tastings continue with wines from St-Emilion, Pomerol, Lalande…
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Bordeaux 2021 tasting notes: Left Bank Part II
Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the Bordeaux 2021 en primeur tastings continue with wines from the Médoc, Haut-Médoc,…
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Bordeaux 2021 tasting notes: Left Bank Part I
Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the Bordeaux 2021 en primeur tastings begin with wines from St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien,…
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