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The 1855 wine classification explained

The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 must be the most famous and influential classification of all. It’s surprising that this list has become so important as it was only meant to give an ‘impression’. Today 100 point rankings, prices and reputations for individual wines have much more i...

The Saint-Emilion wine classification explained

Saint-Emilion is a wine town in Bordeaux, France. It’s located on the right bank - or north side - of the Dordogne river. The limestone area around this town is excellent for the Merlot grape to grow. Since 1955 there’s an official classification of Saint-Emilion wines, and the Grand Cru wines are o...

A closer look: Bordeaux and Burgundy wines of 1964

The quality of an exclusive vintage wine depends on so many things. The reputation of the vineyard often offers a good guarantee. However there are more elements, which influence the taste of the wine. And a ‘good wine year’ may not be valid for each region: the weather conditions can vary from one ...

How to serve wine

Serving a wine is almost an art in itself. It’s part of the experience of enjoying a fine wine, even at home. When serving an exclusive vintage wine from Belgium Wine Watchers - for example a bottle of Barolo wine that aged for more than a decade - you want to show the wine the proper respect. Our 5...