Bibendum Wine

Mark your diaries! Bibendum portfolio tastings are famous for pulling out all the stops, and this will be no exception. See you on the 5th February 2025. Watch this space for more details.

After decades of hard work, 2024 is the first harvest in which all of Alois Lageder’s family run estates, as well as their 60 vintner partners in the Alto-Adige, employed organic or biodynamic farming techniques. The estate transitioned their own vineyards to biodynamic practices back in 2004, and it is a remarkable achievement to now have all their vintner partners join their mission to protect their natural environment. Congratulations on this milestone! Read more about this achievement at the link below: https://bit.ly/3YjpcVw

We are thrilled to share that the Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo di Manduria Mirea 2022 has been awarded the coveted Tre Bicchierei in the Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia 2025. Shop this award-winning wine now at the link below. https://bit.ly/4eWVEE3

Learn directly from the most iconic chateaux in the Bordeaux region, in our New Bordeaux School. The renowned Chateau Lynch Bages will be leading a session in our bespoke course, with a focus on new technology in their winery. Bordeaux is at the forefront of technology and innovation in wine, attracting not only winemakers, but scientists from across the world who aim to elevate the way wine is made. Tomorrow is your last chance to register your interest in our New Bordeaux School. Spaces are extremely limited, learn more at the link below: https://bit.ly/3UjNpcQ

The latest Fine Lees has landed! As we leave behind the haze of summer events, and settle into Autumn, it’s time to reflect on the year that’s been and prepare for the impending festive season. In this 19th Issue of Fine Lees, we hear from sommelier extraordinaire, Jonathan Kleeman, on the ‘Burgundy Paradox’; wine writer Rupert Millar, explores the intersect of wine, theatre and mysticism; wine sustainability expert, Anne Jones, uncovers the future of wine packaging; and finally, our own PR and communications manager, Tori Cook, delves into the art of by the glass listings to intrigue the younger generation of wine drinkers. Read now at the link below: https://bit.ly/3NCl7GW

Last week, our Wine Trading Director, Jamie Avenell, and Head of Technical, Neil Dyas, joined Sarah Abbott MW for an interview on market leadership in sustainability, as part of the Old Vines Conference. The pair discussed ethical and market motivations behind Bibendum's own sustainable practices, and consumer perspectives on sustainability. They also talked on our Old Vine and heritage-clone producers who are active in sustainable practices and explored strategies to increase the visibility of Heritage Vineyards in the UK market. Watch the full webinar now at the link below: https://bit.ly/4f7ggd7

How would you define Bordeaux in one word? A region so iconic, it seems impossible, but some of the responses may surprise you. If we took one thing away from the Bordeaux Collection Cellar Tasting last week, it's that Bordeaux continues to reinvent itself and adapt to an ever-evolving industry. From sustainable practices in the vineyards and cellars, to the creation of younger-drinking wines, Bordeaux is back better than ever before. Learn more about the Bordeaux Collection and your chance to win a Coravin, at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eKpKPFEX

Once upon a time, a chef met a winemaker, and the rest is history – the best love stories often do begin with wine after all. Lucy and Charlie now manage the family-run winery, Domaine Paul Nicolle, in the village of Fleys, Chablis. Discover wines from Domaine Paul Nicolle on Bibendum Wine Online, at the link below: https://bit.ly/3Yo0KU1

A little appreciation post for Lancaster House... When finding the perfect place to host our beloved Bordeaux Collection Cellar Tasting, the venue really must meet the occasion. Safe to say, Lancaster House more than fits the brief.

On Tuesday night we were proud sponsors of the IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year competition. The event gathered 50 of the country’s top sommeliers, who battled it out in blind tastings, service tasks, as well as food and wine matching. Congratulations to all finalist, in particular to Phillip Reinstaller - Head Sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London – who took home the top prize of UK Sommelier of the year 2024. We cannot wait to see where your career takes you next! @theiwsc