Sorry for the seven day absence, I have been taking a break from the en primeur campaign to have a beautiful baby girl!! Emily Rose, celebrated with a Bollinger Grand Annee 1999, first drink I have been able to not just 'taste and spit' for nine months... we are home, she is being very good with sleeping and eating so far, and just maybe the sunshine will come out properly in Bordeaux soon...
While I've been falling in love, the last few wines have come out, and this strangest of campaigns moves into its next phase. Unlike most years, almost all UK and US merchants have been waiting until the end to really even think about ordering their wines. Waiting to see the best value for money overall, and which wines are really in demand (make that about 10 in total, topped by Climens, Leoville Les Cases and Bellevue Mondotte. I also hear the two Ducrus (Branaire and Beaucaillou) are very sought after.
Many merchants haven't even sent out offers as the wines have released their prices, and have been waiting to send out one overall mailing, such has been the low level of interest. Most negociants here in Bordeaux are hoping that they can start shifting allocations over the next few weeks... we shall see.
19/06/08 @ 15:56