Rhône Royalty
South of the city of Lyons, on the steep banks of the northern Rhône valley, lie some of the oldest and most esteemed vineyards in France. More
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Rioja - A guide to Spain's most famous wine region
Rioja, the largest and most famous wine region in Spain is located in North Central Spain. Spanning an area of over 63,000 ha, the region has a long history of winemaking and is home to many of Spain’s most famous and age-worthy wines. Alongside well established bodegas producing quality styles traditionally matured in American oak, there is a wave of avant-garde winemakers crafting stylish modern wines, some of whom are moving towards French or Hungarian oak for maturation.Sheltered by three mountain ranges, Rioja is fairly dry with an average annual rainfall of just 530 mm. The region’s climate varies from the cooler wetter, elevated areas of the northern Rioja Alavesa and the warm and dry areas of the Rioja Alta to the hot continental Rioja Baja on its south-eastern side. Rioja is renowned for its red wines which are usually Tempranillo dominant blends with minor components of Garnacha (Grenache) Cariñena (Carignan) and occasionally Graciano. The finest Tempranillo grapes are grown More
Friday, May 30, 2014
Spotlight on Telmo Rodriguez
Telmo Rodriguez is one of Spain’s most famous winemakers. A key figure in the new wave of Spanish wine, he is credited for rediscovering great old vineyards, advocating the use of local varieties and producing world-class wines from both established and emerging regions. More
Friday, May 30, 2014
Port - A Style Guide
Around the world, a quiet renaissance is happening. Wine drinkers from London to New York, Sydney to Singapore are rediscovering port. More
Friday, May 23, 2014
Hammer Highlights April & May
Langton's Hammer Highlights is a snapshot of the hottest, most interesting and quirky lots sold at auction over the past two months. More
Friday, May 23, 2014
Margaret River
Margaret River is one of Australia’s renowned wine regions. Located three hours south of Perth, serious vineyard development only began in the area began in the late 1960’s following a report published by Dr. John Gladstones indicating that the region’s climate was similar to the right bank of Bordeaux, specifically the appellations of Pomerol and St-Emilion. More
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Bordeaux En Primeur 2013
For centuries Bordeaux has been at the centre of the world’s wine trade. For all of its challenges and inevitable generational change of guard, the wines of Bordeaux will remain the quintessential reference for wine lovers. The long-term outlook is perfectly symbolised by the newly inaugurated cellars at Chateau Angelus, Chateau Cheval Blanc, Chateau Pavie and Chateau Montrose. More
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
The new Langton's has arrived
Welcome to the new Langton’s. We are pleased to bring you a range of improvements and new services. More
Friday, April 11, 2014
Langton's 2013 Annual Review
Langton’s has proudly unveiled the inaugural Langton’s Annual Review, a look back over the year in fine wine. A snapshot of the most popular wines traded through Langton’s in 2013, it’s a picture of the real world of fine wine through the drinking lens of the customer. More
Sunday, December 1, 2013
A Guide to the Wines of Austria
In recent times, Austrian wine has been experiencing a surge of interest around the world. In Australia, consumers are confidently discussing the merits of grüner veltliner and blaüfrankisch where five years ago only wine aficionados were aware of the particularities there. In the US too, there is a heightened awareness; exports are on the rise and Austrian wine is enjoying a purple patch. More
Sunday, August 14, 2011
