Monthly Archives: August 2024

English Wine Tycoon Ordered to Pay Millions for Misleading Investors

Regulatory body The Takeover Panel said an Appeal Board has upheld a previous ruling that Balfour-Lynn and two others should pay compensation, following an investigation into share dealings at former property firm MWB Group.  Balfour-Lynn cofounded Balfour Winery, which is renowned for producing award-winning English sparkling wine, in 2002. He is also a property and… Read More »

Behind the Vine: The Inspiring Journey of Vigneron Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon

Champagne Roederer’s chef de cave on 20 years of change. By David Williams In the third of a series of extended interviews with leading wine growers marking 20 years of The World of Fine Wine, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon of Champagne Louis Roederer tells David Williams about the philosophical journey he has taken over the past two decades.   Vignerons’ stories:… Read More »