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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
“My pride and joy is the daily exercise of this artistic and creative profession, with the will to always progress, learn and transmit. My team has the same feelings, one just needs to meet them to...
Portraits of winegrowers
The wine industry is a complex one, full of varying opinions, perceptions and interests. But certainly anyone working in wine can agree that waste is a real issue. Too many bottles emptied in the...
Portraits of winegrowers
American, billionaires, aesthetes and fond of the French heritage, Sherry and Zaya Younan are a closely linked couple. With a passion for art, old stones and vineyards, the couple set themselves the...
Portraits of winegrowers
The historical reputation of the Bader-Mimeur Vineyards on the appellation Chassagne-Montrachet is mainly due to the vineyard of Château de Chassagne-Montrachet, its very qualitative clos and...
Portraits of winegrowers
The Castel family launches their eponymous brand of blended wines, Maison Castel. Their ambition? Promote worldwide the French savoir-faire and excellent quality of the negociant wines thanks to...
Portraits of winegrowers
In 2000 the Castel family got a crush for this beautiful estate of 132 hectares in production, at the very heart of the Massif des Maures between Nice and Aix-en-Provence, a few miles off Saint-...