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We are independent wine merchants based in London, UK with an award winning wine list carefully selected over 30 years. Our latest wine news & wine offers from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Italy and other wine producing regions around the world.
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
2w ago
A tiny part of the wine market as a whole (as explored in Charles Lea’s blog here), grower Champagne has a disproportionate share of characterful, remarkable wines, thanks to the passionate vignerons behind the wines. We’re shining a spotlight on our portfolio of grower champagnes this year, each month highlighting a different producer – this month: Marc Hébrart ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
2w ago
Last night saw the 19th time that L&S has sponsored the City Fine Wine Challenge quiz evening at One Great George Streeet. Teams of City luminaries competed for the Patrick Sandeman Trophy, and this year, in an upset of the long-standing dominance of headline sponsor FNZ, the quiz was won by the team from JP ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
3w ago
The Italian tasting is a moment in the L&S calendar that we all look forward to. This year, on a dull February day, a gang of Italian winemakers descended on Foyles bookshop, bringing a splash of Mediterranean/Alpine sunshine to London. This year, 28 of our winemaking friends, were able to join us, pouring over 100 ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
1M ago
‘One of the most electrifying discoveries for me (at the L&S Champagne tasting in May) was Champagne Roger Coulon. The very first taste of the first wine on the table set my spine tingling. These are exhilarating, idiosyncratic wines.’ Tamlyn Currin – JancisRobinson.com 2023 A tiny part of the wine market as a whole (as ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
1M ago
After many years of loving the wines of the Northern Rhône (and placing many orders for them!) I excitedly boarded a plane to Lyon to make my way to the Marché aux vins d’Ampuis (one of the largest wine fairs in France, focused entirely on the Rhône), at the epicentre of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. In ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
4M ago
Wine critics can be creatures of habit and it’s always interesting when a new wine manages to break the mould and gain recognition for new regions or styles. It’s especially interesting when you have been a firm fan of the producer for several years (before the wines were first bottled!); as such we were thrilled ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
4M ago
We all know that our feathery new world friend can emerge from the furnace a touch on the bland side. The old bird’s silver lining is a free rein when it comes to wine pairing. Whites or reds make excellent matches, particularly those that are packed with flavour. Sparkling wine should not be overlooked either ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
4M ago
We are always happy to read about others enjoying our wines and below we’ve picked out a selection of recent press reviews – here are the highlights of bottles that have recently caught the attention of the critics. The Sunday Times: The best Christmas wine for 2023, Will Lyons, 03/12/2023: LANGHAM ESTATE Culver Classic Cuvée ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
4M ago
2022 is a wonderful vintage in Burgundy. For both reds and whites, top winemakers have not put a foot wrong. It’s no surprise that we found winemakers so smiley – the quality is superb, and for the first time in a while, they have some quantity too. The wonderful wines we have now tasted really ..read more
Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants Blog
5M ago
With a crisp chill in the morning air and fallen leaves underfoot, it’s time to retreat from the garden for the comforting flavours of autumn in the kitchen. Squash, mushrooms, beetroot, celeriac, blackberries, apples and pears are all coming into season – beautiful earthy flavours that invite long, slow cooking and deep, satisfying red wine ..read more