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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
When one approaches Domaine de la Croix, one hesitates ... The buildings of the domain have the purest Provençal style and are surrounded with a sea of vines. A high-end holiday resort, heaven on...
Portraits of winegrowers
Some call it “Burgundy of Bordeaux”, we are in the Sauternes area where part of the vineyard is still split in many small plots, farmed by owners who seek excellence for the fine Sauternes wines....
Portraits of winegrowers
When Jean-Louis Alloin, entrepreneur from Lyon, and his wife Olivia decide to invest in the vineyard of Bordeaux, they seek some advice from young consultant David Liorit, 32, one of Stéphane...
Portraits of winegrowers
Château Lanessan is an estate of 75 hectares in the AOC Haut-Médoc. Its history dates back the 14th century and is closely linked to the Bouteiller family. When Hubert Bouteiller retired after having...
Portraits of winegrowers
Just a glimpse from the belvedere with a view over the whole vineyard and one understands Château Haut-Marbuzet has its own history … Owned by the Duboscqs since 1952, it is the adventure of a family...
Portraits of winegrowers
Château Prieuré Canteloup is one of these treasures Bordeaux conceals, nestled in greenery, few kilometers from Bordeaux. Here Valérie and Xavier Germe produce a Côtes de Bordeaux that is worth...