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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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World QuébecLe Québec tombe dans les pommesThe world’s first ice cider show was held in Rougement, Quebec from February 15th to 17th 2008, in the village of Montérégie (70 km east of Montreal), which...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower BordeauxChâteau Guadet : developing an asset passed down over the generationsFour centuries mark this patronymic which is so closely linked to the history of Saint-Emilion…The description...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower ArmagnacChâteau de Briat : a modern approach for ArmagnacIn the area of Bas Armagnac, a large number of producers are keen to ensure high quality. One such enterprising professional is 35-...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower BordeauxChâteau Bernateau :A focus on vine and wine scienceNear Saint-Emilion, in Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, nestles a vineyard that produces silky, extremely well-balanced wines. In 2003,...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower BordeauxThe environment, the land… and the silent revolution taking place at Château LarozeThe current owner of Château Laroze, a Saint-Emilion Great Classified Growth, Guy Meslin, comes...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower BordeauxChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte: balance in everything…A Graves Great Classified Growth of international renown, its exceptional historical heritage is combined with extraordinary...