Jamie Goode

 

Interesting and controversial piece from Jamie Goode on his wine anorak blog which has provoked considerable discussion here:

'The coming wine war

There’s a clash of cultures in the world of fine wine, and before too long it could become a war.

On the one hand, we have the fine wine establishment, which is dominated by Bordeaux, but also includes the top Champagne houses, as well as a few others such as the super-Tuscans. This is wine as a luxury good or an investment vehicle. It’s where the money is.

On the other hand, we have the emerging terroiriste/natural wine movement. This is somewhat counterculture, and its development as a category threatens the status quo of fine wine.

As the message of authentic wine with a sense of place – made by people driven by passion rather than profit – gains traction, it is causing a degree of discomfort in the fine wine establishment.'

 Château Montrose

Following the fraudulent trading case yesterday at St Albans reminds me that 1855 are due to deliver the 2008 Bordeaux en primeurs to their customers this month. I would be very interested to heart whether anyone has received their wines as ordered. Equally has anyone had profuse apologies and a lame excuse that the wine won't be delivered until next month...?