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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 CognacCognac launches the “Summit” cocktail on international marketsIn 2007, Cognac made the highest turnover in its history following six consecutive years of expansion. The BNIC (Cognac Trade...
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Exhibition Hong-KongVinexpo Asia-Pacific is ready to open its doorsThe 7th event of Vinexpo held abroad is preparing to open its doors from May 27th to 29th 2008 at the Convention and Exhibition...
Prestige stopovers
A sommelier's Secret Garden BéziersKarim Rabatel,"ambassador in BéziersAfter a prosperous period that saw many families from Béziers gain riches thanks to the profits of wine trade, the city...
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World RoumaniaLaurentin Achim,The world of sommellerie and an empire of the sensesRomania’s most well-known sommelier has set up his own business, “5enses Tasting”, on Romana Square, a legendary...
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World RoumaniaSpecial RoumaniaMr Nicolae Grigoreanu - Ministre Conseiller - Ambassade de Roumanie"“If Romania did not exist, we would have to invent it!”…"It offers so much diversity, so many...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower ProvenceChâteau d’Esclans proves its true valueAnother eminent figure, Sacha Lichine, is currently restoring the former glory of an estate that has remained in a state of slumber for many...