Christophe Briotet: taming red and white
We talked to Christophe Briotet, one of the brightest young winemakers today, who made history at International Wine Challenge.
Tag: Burgundy
Christophe Briotet named IWC White Winemaker of the Year
Christophe Briotet, Head Winemaker at Burgundy’s Edouard Delaunay, is named International Wine Challenge’s White Winemaker of the Year just one year after winning Red Winemaker of the Year in 2020, the competition organizer has announced.
Bourgogne exports to HK reach record high in 2020
Bourgogne wine exports to Hong Kong hit a record high last year despite the pandemic, affirming the Asian wine hub’s bullish demand for Burgundy.
Bourgogne launches Chablis summer campaign in Hong Kong
Riding on the back of Chablis’ growing exports in Hong Kong, a month-long campaign to promote Bourgogne’s northern-most wine region will kick off next month.
Fine Wine Experience launches masterclasses at K11
Hong Kong wine merchant, the Fine Wine Experience, is hosting a series of experiential wine events and masterclasses that will take place every Thursday (except public holidays) anytime between 5pm-8pm at its K11 MUSEA location on kowloon.
Christie’s to present ‘ultimate’ Burgundy collection in HK
Christie’s Wine Department will present what it bills as “The Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies” from a single owner on May 20 in Hong Kong.
US$6.8m wines from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau sold out
All 147 lots (533 bottles) from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau were sold out at Sotheby’s Spring Sale Series last week, achieving another ‘white glove’ sale for the auction house.
Frédéric Drouhin appointed new President of Bourgogne Wine Board
The permanent committee of the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) on Monday has appointed Frédéric Drouhin, the scion of renowned Burgundian house, Maison Joseph Drouhin, as its new president.
Hospices de Beaune appoints Sotheby’s as auctioneer
The Hospices Civils de Beaune has confirmed the appointment of auction house Sotheby’s as the new host of its annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction, the oldest charity wine auction in the world, for the next five years, replacing Christie’s.
Hospices de Nuits achieves record results
The 60th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Wine Auction has smashed previous records for sales and buyer numbers, buoyed by strong buyer interest in Burgundy 2020 vintage, despite global travel restrictions.