Jane Anson's articles
Deal marks first Margaux chateau sale to Chinese firm
A state-owned energy firm has become the first Chinese company to acquire control of an estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, after Luc Thienpont sold his majority stake in Clos des Quatre Vents.
Bringing Latour off the page
[Jane Anson] The technical information is detailed, clear and completely open – a real insight into a host of innovations, from massal selection, biodynamic practices to treatment of press wines.
Chateau Dauzac
5th Cru Classe, 1855
Lafite takes Lafitte trademark battle to China
A long-running dispute between Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Cotes de Bordeaux producer Chateau Lafitte has spread to China.
Label skins and wine mosquitos…
[Jane Anson] Speaking as someone who sees new wine gadgets appearing with great regularity, I can tell you that everyone sitting around the table at lunch was clearly thinking (and most of them saying), ‘when can I get one?’
Chateau Batailley
5th Cru Classe, 1855
2013: The vintage that nearly wasn’t
[Jane Anson] Just because 2013 is a difficult vintage, does it deserve to have its en primeur cancelled?
Chateau Haut-Batailley
5th Cru Classe, 1855
Building on the back of a tragedy
[Jane Anson] James Gregoire and Lam Kok shared the same vision that La Rivière would provide a near-perfect spot for a Relais & Chateaux-style hotel, and the plans for the hotel are moving forward now.
Chateau du Tertre
5th Cru Classe, 1855