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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
Portraits of winegrowers
He knows every single pebble, has dug holes everywhere he says laughing, studied, analyzed every inch of his land ... Alain Brumont quickly realized that it was not at the bottom of the valley that...
Portraits of winegrowers
This rough diamond from Saint-Estèphe was taken over by the Cardon family in 2012. Chris Cardon, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, manages the estate with his son-in-law Lloyd Lippens. Hectare after...
Portraits of winegrowers
Founded in Palaiseau 28 years ago, Gimex specializes in standard packaging, customization and more specifically in bottle packaging. What makes Ice.bag® successful for years? At first, wine...
Portraits of winegrowers
The house Duclot has the discreet charm of the historic merchants of Bordeaux, recognized for its professionalism. Since her arrival in 2014, the dynamic Ariane Khaida has done ground work to give...
Portraits of winegrowers
“Our desire is to craft Champagnes in the style of grand wines, to achieve excellence, perfection and to make of this quest a signature in its own.” Fond of enology, Guillaume, Rodolphe and...
Portraits of winegrowers
Stemming from an encounter, it is a story of eternal love that began at the end of the 19th century. The one that will bring together for ever a lady native from Champagne, Agathe Pertois whose...