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  1. Blake H.28 March 2011 at 18:24

    Hello Simon! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the upcoming en premieur tasting week! Curious: With Lafite and Latour garnering such massive attention in Asia, have you seen a reduction in demand for such notable Right Bank producers as: Petrus, Cheval Blanc, Ausone, etc.? Especially given the early reports that the 2010 vintage may very well favor Right Bank wines?

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  2. Belinda28 March 2011 at 23:10

    Great overview. Look forward to good advice for buying 2010 wines...

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  3. Simon Quinn30 March 2011 at 10:24

    Hi Blake, Thanks for your comments. We've not noticed any reduction in demand for the top Right Bank wines. Our traditional home market for these still can't get enough... As to whether 2010 favours the Right Bank... we'll just have to wait and see. I can't wait to find out, next week!

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