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Champagne has not lost its sparkle. Despite rumors of a “bubble burst” due to smaller shipments in 2023 and lower sales at the beginning of 2024, this appears more like a post-boom correction than a crisis. The growing interest sommeliers show in Champagne as a wine—enhancing unexpected pairings and bringing joy to any meal, not just special occasions—also attests to its enduring appeal. In this context, the annual SommelierS International tasting is an ideal opportunity to gather with fellow sommeliers, producers, and cellar masters, reflecting on the rhythm of the seasons: the holiday... Read more
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Nestled in the heart of Ay, renowned for its exceptional vineyards, the Champagne René Roger estate thrives on well-exposed slopes and chalky soil, ideal for cultivating vines. While Ay is...
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Selected highlights of stunning cuvees from Australia each worthy of the world’s finest cellars! Wynns, John Riddoch 2021 Coonawarra : 92/100 The tannic structure, still slightly lively due...
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The Champagne Varicour vineyard, certified for High Environmental Value and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne, has been managed since 2011 by Aymeric Couvreur and his wife, Séverine. Comprising...
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Vin de France 2020 Located in Moulis-en-Médoc, the Domaine Jean-Christophe Coubris produces wines with an authentic and warm character. A character that seduced Salvatore Castano, ASI Best...
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Classified as Grand Cru in 1855, Château Haut-Batailley, represented by the Tour l’Aspic, marks the entrance to the Pauillac vineyard. The year 2017 represents a turning point in the property's...
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The Association Internationale des Rosés de Terroirs (AIRT), created in 2021, has set itself the single mission of (re)promoting rosés de terroirs, rosés de garde. This means dispelling a few...