Wednesday 2 December 2009

Movers and Sheikhers

Posted by Tom Jenkins, Bordeaux Buyer

The Liv-ex 100 finished November up just 0.4% at 235.13; 14.7% up for the year. A modest gain after some really impressive months, but a gain none-the-less. So, what’s been trading at J&B in November? Well, we make no apologies; it’s been the usual suspects. Lafite and Carruades march on and Mouton continues to gather pace, but still remains several furlongs behind Lafite. There is still insatiable demand for 2007 Chateauneufs; whilst old and rare vintages from Burgundy get snapped up tout de suite.

The big question is - how will major economies respond to the Dubai crisis? Hopefully this won’t be the double-dip we all fear, but if it is, bargain-hunters will probably be disappointed; it’s unlikely that there will be a glut of distressed sellers emerging from the Middle East!

Familia Cassone Malbec moves to screwcaps

Posted by Julian Campbell, Buyer

Lovers of Finca La Florencia Malbec, and there are a few of you out there, will be delighted to hear that the next shipment is arriving in January. Undoubtedly one of our very best value reds, now bottled entirely in screwcaps. Making life just that little bit easier!