Jane Anson's articles
Chateau Léoville-Las Cases
2nd Cru Classe, 1855
Are taxes imposed by the Hollande government driving wine estates out of French hands?
[Jane Anson] The problem with taxes, and specifically succession taxes, has long been an issue for French vineyards.
Chateau Durfort-Vivens
2nd Cru Classe, 1855
The allure of a good wine cellar
[Jane Anson] Monaco’s Hotel de Paris cellars is easily one of the world’s most jaw-dropping cellars.
Chateau Loudenne's new Chinese owners planning luxury hotel
The Moutai Group, owners of Chateau Loudenne in Saint-Yzans-de-Medoc since April 2013, are planning to open a luxury hotel on the property.
Chateau Brane-Cantenac
2nd Cru Classe, 1855
Was the trade war a storm in a tea-cup, or the sign of a changing mood towards European wines?
[Jane Anson] ‘The solar panel issue is certainly key and is driving the situation for European wines, but one did not cause the other.’ says John Watkins, CEO of ASC Fine Wines.
Château Léoville Poyferré
Château Léoville Poyferré, a 2nd Cru Classé winery in the Bordeaux 1855 Classification, is in the St Julien appellation.
The crisis that is engulfing AOC wines in France
[Jane Anson] Buy a bottle of appellation controllée (AOC) French wine and you're buying into tradition, history, and a guarantee of regional differences and high-quality winemaking.
Chateau Léoville Barton
Chateau Léoville Barton is a 2nd Cru Classe winery in the Bordeaux 1855 classification.