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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
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Creating the optimal wine list is a challenge faced by every on-premise account. A decade after launching in France, Coravin have run case studies with two venues in different areas of the country...
Breakaways in the vineyards
South of Corsica and west of Italy, Sardinia stands prominently in the heart of the Mediterranean. In recent years, its winemakers have been focusing on quality work. Between Vermentino and...
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Since 2014, under the leadership of its managing director, David Liorit, Château Petit Val has made the fusion of tradition, innovation, and elegance its DNA. Meet a man in constant search of...
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Domaine Chanson spans 45 hectares exclusively in Premier and Grand Crus within the most prestigious villages of the Côte de Beaune, at the heart of Burgundy. With 25 hectares in the Beaune...
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The Domaine Jean-Charles Rion, which now covers 9.5 hectares, moved to the family property in Premeaux-Prissey in August 2023, and now offers six new red appellations: Nuits-Saint-Georges villages...
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With a rich family reputation dating back to the 19th century, Domaine Tollot-Beaut is currently managed by Nathalie, Jean-Paul, and Olivier, three passionate cousins dedicated to respecting the...