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Southern Burgundy, a land of hedonism

In 2015, the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This recognition underscores the global significance of the Burgundy vineyard, with its 84 appellations, including 33 Grand Crus, cementing France's reputation on the international stage.   Mâcon: between vineyards and Plume To showcase its terroir, particularly the craftsmanship of its winemakers and the richness of its wines, Burgundy inaugurated the “Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne” on June 17, 2023. Spread across three distinct sites—Chablis, Beaune, and Mâcon—this ambitious project... Read more

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The Union of French Sommellerie organized its summit

UDSF Nîmes The Union of French Sommellerie organized its summit New ideas for the association and the profession After several...

Articles French Sommellerie

The Union of French Sommellerie ready for the future

UDSF Beaune The Union of French Sommellerie ready for the future Just after the finals of the contest of the Best...

Les 3 générations d’exploitants du Champagne Vadin-Plateau sur les hauts de Cumières, 1er Cru de la Vallée de la Marne. @DR Portraits of winegrowers

Champagne Vadin-Plateau

  Established since 1785 at Cumières, the Vadin-Plateau family saw not less than eight generations ardently plough the soil. Guy, the grandfather, and Jean-Luc, the father, are always present on...

A chacun sa cuvée préférée. Pour Patrick Manceaux «Héritage» et pour sa soeur Agnès Givry le rosé très gourmand. Portraits of winegrowers

Champagne Roger Manceaux

From the reception hall, the tone is set, pink is everywhere, in the lounge as in the cellar. Patrick Manceaux and her sister Agnès Givry, Roger Manceaux' children, are the happy heirs of a family...

François Godart dans ses caves où dorment sur pupitre ses divines bouteilles. Portraits of winegrowers

Champagne Veuve Godart : a healthy vineyard, highlighted cuvées

  Like other famous widows in Champagne, widow Godart has grown vines and wines during the war. In 1962 she is rejoined by her son Paul who spent 28 years at Moët & Chandon. Her grandson...

Portraits of winegrowers

Champagne Pierre Legras

Since ten generations, the Legras family plough their nourishing land of Chouilly, at the heart of the Côte des Blancs area. Wine grower Pierre Legras was born there in 1662, grew vines and produced...

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