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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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Founded in 1925, Maison Lombard has preserved some two dozen vintage lots from 1973 to 2004, carefully selected and marketed on a very confidential basis. The Millésime range is divided into two...
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Château Petit Val Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014 The wine is clear, bright, moderate ruby colour fading up to almost orange rims, elevated viscosity. At the nose is clean, intense and developing...
Breakaways in the vineyards
After a long climb up winding roads to the heights of Dalat, high above the clouds, we came upon a rare gem: Ladora Winery, producer of the famous Château Dalat, the only 100% made-in-Vietnam winery...
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The Vinturi wine aerator speeds up the aeration process with ease. Simply pour the red wine through the Vinturi, and the system will deliver the right amount of air in the required time. The...
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Today, the price of fine wines is skyrocketing. Creating a wine cellar is becoming an unattainable dream for many. However, some players have decided to fight back. Meet Bordeaux start-up U'wine...
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Cold, frost, rain, drought and strong sunshine were never to dictate their deleterious law and define this vintage. 2022 would once again reveal a powerfully resilient vineyard and winemaker. We...