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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
Portrait of a winegrower PomerolA bit of historyExtended in 1905 with the Domaine de Lacombe, then in 1974 with the Clos Lacombe, the Château “Le Caillou” has been the property, for more than a...
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A sommelier’s secret garden Pauillac Jean-Luc Rocha Young talent in its pure state...
Portraits of winegrowers
Portrait of a winegrower Vallée du RhôneNestled in the Provence were Michel Tardieu was born and that he cherished, the Tardieu-Laurent house is now the entire property of the family Tardieu –...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower Vallée du Rhône “Vignerons” since 1909...Pierre Tramier bought the Domain in 1905 and started to replant. Beaucastel then passed on to Tramier’s son-in-law, Pierre Perrin. He was a...
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World Toscane TOSCANE : à la recherche du SangioveseOf course, I knew Tuscany for I had visited many great cellars with prestigious names. I didn't really feel like travelling in winter in a minibus...
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World Lebanon LEBANON :The Wine Week at La Cigale At the end of 2009, Joseph E. Bou Samra, chairman and managing director of the stores “La Cigale”, delicatessen specialized in gourmet products and...