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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
In Meursault, the Clos des Perrières has been known for centuries as a truly exceptional 'terroir'. We have tried to uncover the mysteries of this vineyard which so ably competes with even the most...
Portraits of winegrowers
Formerly the director of Louis Latour estates, last year Boris Champy took over the helm at the Domaine des Lambrays. He is responsible for one of the finest Côte de Nuits terroirs, the Clos des...
Portraits of winegrowers
For over ten years Tonnellerie Berthomieu has formed part of the only cooperage group whose production chain is entirely integrated, from the management of the oak forests to the finished product....
Portraits of winegrowers
The history of the Bertaud Belieu Domain goes back more than 7 centuries. Back in the 14th century the Seigneur de Bertaud gave his name to a stretch of land reaching from Saint-Tropez to Ramautelle...
Portraits of winegrowers
The Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château Petit Val represented by operations manager David Liorit crossed the ocean to go and meet American wine professionals in New York, USA to present its wines Petit...
Portraits of winegrowers
Castel is the story of a family held together by strong ties which have made their very name into a brand. Three generations constantly committed to an initial set of values: the democratisation of...