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
Winegrower RoussilonChâteau ValmyA subtle blend of history, terroir and one man’s skill Château de Valmy 66700 Argelès-sur-mer (France) Tél. (+33) 04 68 81 25 70 Fax. (+33) 04 68 81 15 18...
Winegrower BordeauxVignobles Henri Bourlon Few wine estates have such a romantic history as Henri Bourlon’s Wine Estates in Puisseguin Saint-Emilion. It is quite an epic … Having taken part in the...
Château Plantier Rose, a magnificent 10 hectare property, is found in the village of Leyssac, in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. A solidly-built Médoc style mansion overlooks the estate and...
Winegrower Côtes-du-RhôneIn the village of Courthézon,in the northern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellationChâteau de Beaucastel cultivates perfection Château de Beaucastel 739 chemin...
Winegrower Côtes-du-RhôneVignobles Elie JeuneDomaine du Grand Tinel & Domaine de Saint-Paul Les Vignobles Elie Jeune BP 58 - 84232 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tél. 04 90 83 70 28 Fax : 04 90 83 78...
Winegrower Bordeaux Château Brane-CantenacIt would have been dreadful if an area of such natural beauty should have fallen into the hands of sorcerer’s apprentices, veiled as winegrowers…. Because...