The wine region of Leyda Valley is located in the region of San Antonio Valley of Aconcagua of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amayna or the Domaine Amayna produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Leyda Valley are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Leyda Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or coffee and sometimes also flavors of lychee, rose petal or dried fruit.
In the mouth of Leyda Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 100 estates and châteaux in the of Leyda Valley, producing 275 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Leyda Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Cheval Blanc 2021 was released en primeur this morning (19 May) at €390 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, up by around 3% on the 202o-vintage opening price last year. Liv-ex said the new release was still cheaper on the market than the well-regarded vintage trio of 2018, 2019 and 2020. UK merchants offered the 2021 wine at £4,740 (12x75cl in bond), it said. It marks another relatively early release for Cheval Blanc, with this year’s Bordeaux en primeur campaign just getting started. Cheval Blanc 202 ...
In addition to the fine wine auctions reported on previously by Decanter, further initiatives have been set up to raise money for those in crisis. UK-based wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene has been helping to relocate families fleeing from war-torn Ukraine and settle them in safe havens across Europe, in accommodation provided by the importer’s European winemakers. To help cover the logistical costs of relocating families, the importer has announced it will hold a fundraising auction and charit ...
Total sales in the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction hit $2.1m, including the buyer’s premium, according to Sotheby’s, which co-hosted the event alongside trade body Napa Valley Vintners. All 109 lots were ‘one-of-a-kind’ cuvées from leading producers, created specifically for the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction. Wines were from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages. Only trade buyers can take part in the annual sale, but restaurants, retailers and merchants purchasing lots will generally offer the ...
