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Whether red, white, rosé, still, or sparkling, wine is an integral part of French heritage. Once again, SommelierS International sought to highlight this heritage through its Meet the Pro salon. Over 200 professional tasters (sommeliers, importers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, bloggers) paraded through the majestic halls of the Intercontinental Bordeaux Grand Hôtel, where around 40 producers of wines, spirits, and accessories showcased their innovations and expertise. This expertise was highly appreciated by the two masters of ceremonies, Raimonds Tomsons, ASI Best Sommelier of the... Read more
Portraits of winegrowers
From the heart of the Marne Valley, Eric Taillet is intent on restoring the glory of an often disdained grape variety. Eric Taillet is a man of many missions. Cheerful, with sparkling blue eyes...
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In the early 80s who would have imagined the tremendous development of box wine and its success 30 years later? Non-existent in the early 2000s the Bag in Box format has been continuing an...
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Part of the Champagne region, the Marne Valley extends from the city of Tours-sur-Marne to Château-Thierry. It stretches over one hundred kilometers and two French ‘départements’, the Marne and the...
Breakaways in the vineyards
Discovering a wine region in the manner in which I prefer can take the form of piggybacking vineyard and winery visits onto an already established event. It was at an annual gathering of Michigan’s...
Breakaways in the vineyards
In a parallel to the assembly organized in Belgrade in early June 2016 the delegates of Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (A.S.I.) visited some domains led by Dejan Zivkoski and Durda...
Portraits of winegrowers
Stepping in the hallway of Lanson in Reims is like stepping into the history of Champagne. The house was founded in 1760 by François Delamotte who owned vineyards in Ay and Cumières. In 1798 it...