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Bordeaux 2015: 10 Years On

During the barrel tastings in Bordeaux, it became apparent that 2015 was a vintage oozing with generosity of fruit and surfeit of joy after the mean personalities of the two vintages that preceded it. At the time, the most impressive wines issued from the communes of Margaux and Pessac-Léognan on Bordeaux’s left bank and both St-Émilion and Pomerol on its right. So, how would almost a decade in bottle affect the wines and one’s judgment of them?

The Best Trading Platform: Why Choose LiveTrade

Interested in buying and selling fine wine on market transforming trading platform, LiveTrade? The following guide tells you all you need to know.

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Liquid Gold: Fine Wine and Whisky as an Alternative Asset

Matthew O'Connell, CEO of LiveTrade and Head of Investment at Bordeaux Index, was recently interviewed for The Alternative Investor. In this article, he talks us through the investment potential of fine wine and whisky, as well as the revamped LiveTrade platform.

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An Interview with Vincent Chaperon, Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon

Vincent Chaperon was made Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon in 2019. We caught up with Vincent to discuss the release of the 2015 vintage: "intention is so important. Give the things you do an intention, and the wine will have direction."

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Understanding the Whisky Regions of Scotland

As the birthplace of Whisky, it's no surprise that Scotland is home to some of the finest and rarest distilleries on earth. There are over 120 active distilleries in Scotland spanning across 5 major whisky-making regions, let us give you a tour...

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