The Market for Burgundy Is Cooling

The most renowned Burgundy wines are currently experiencing a decline in value. However, this downward trend is not likely to last long.

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Fine Wine on the Decline?

As traditional investment assets see growth in the second quarter, the fine wine marketplace "Liv-ex" finds itself grappling with a decline in value, and it's not alone in its downturn.

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There's a Leadership Change at Cheval Blanc

Pierre Lurton has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, while former intern and later Technical Director, Pierre-Olivier Clouet, has been promoted to CEO.

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Jean-Michel Cazes and Paul Dolan: A Personal Note by Robert Joseph

Robert Joseph recalls Jean-Michel Cazes of Chateau Lynch-Bages and Californian biodynamic wine pioneer, Paul Dolan, who both died last week.

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Constellation Brands Buys Domaine Curry

Constellation Brands has bought the Napa Valley luxury wine brand Domaine Curry. The acquisition took place following a strategic realignment into the premium segment.

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Devil's Advocate: A Suggestion for Wine Marketing: Slowly. With a Hashtag.

Robert Joseph wonders whether a top business consultant has come up with a clever way to set wine apart from other beverages.

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Burgundy Export Sales Reach an All-Time High

Despite a decrease in export volume, the high prices in 2022 have propelled Burgundy to achieve a new sales record.

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Devil's Advocate - Selling Fine Wines Like Luxury Cars?

Robert Joseph wonders whether wine producers shouldn't learn a lesson or two from car manufacturers.

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"We need to do more around diversity and inclusion." An Interview with Julian Gore-Booth, IMW

Julian Gore-Booth became Executive Director of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) in October 2022. Robert Joseph caught up with him to learn more about his plans for the IMW.

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