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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
Breakaways in the vineyards
"I'm impressed by the work you have done in the vineyard," says Salvatore. And so it should be! Since 2013, Axelle and Pierre Courdurié have been working with extreme precision in this 5.1672...
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30th harvest at Monbousquet ... For the Perse family, everything starts at Château Monbousquet. Although the property is certainly less known than Château Pavie, this is where their love for Saint...
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three characteristics to be endlessly combined Champagne de Vignerons was created in 2001 by the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne and is the only collective banner carried by a...
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Since the first Formula 1 world championship, which took place in Reims in 1950, the winning driver has been offered a jeroboam of Champagne, opened and drunk by the book. Similarly, during the 24...
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Antoine Cristal was the owner of Château de Parnay from 1887 until his death in 1931. He was responsible for the construction of this unique parcel of land. In 1894, he built a 0.56 hectare estate...
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Château Bastor-Lamontagne has belonged to the Helfrich family since 2018. Located in Preignac, this 52-hectare vineyard has an essentially gravelly-sandy and clay-limestone terroir. The Semillon...