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
Champagne Brigitte Beaufort is a family-run estate of 4 hectares, established in 2008 in Bouzy by Brigitte Beaufort with the help of her two children, Anne-Louise and Pierre-Herbert. Over the...
Since 2010, Chavin, founded by Mathilde Boulachin in the south of France, has been revolutionizing non-alcoholic wine by combining tradition and innovation. As one of the leaders of the No &...
In Chigny-les-Roses, a village in the Montagne de Reims, Arnaud and Sophie Gounel have chosen to become grower-producers to craft wines that truly express their terroir. Arnaud, a slightly...
Vin de France blanc 2020 Château Petit Val is the story of two wine lovers, Jean-Louis and Olivia Alloin, who decide to return to their roots by investing in a Bordeaux vineyard. It's a lovely nod...
Nestled in the heart of Ay, renowned for its exceptional vineyards, the Champagne René Roger estate thrives on well-exposed slopes and chalky soil, ideal for cultivating vines. While Ay is...
Château Cavalier unveils its premier Grand Blanc in Côtes de Provence Since 2012, Château Cavalier, nestled in Vidauban in the heart of Provence’s Argens Valley, has been passionately committed to...