VILLA PONCIAGO FOR FELLS

Fells have been appointed sole UK agents for Villa Ponciago. The 48 ha Cru Beaujolais domaine - formerly Chateau de Poncie - is now owned by the Henriot family, who aim to produce "the very finest Fleurie". The first wine will be released in April. Let's hope that the Henriots manage to do something to improve the lacklustre image of the Beaujolais Crus. They are already giving support to a long-term project that aims to map out the terroir of the 10 Beaujolais Crus with a view to creating a superior Premier Cru within the next decade.