Getaway
In 2015, the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This recognition underscores the global significance of the Burgundy vineyard, with its 84 appellations, including 33 Grand Crus, cementing France's reputation on the international stage. Mâcon: between vineyards and Plume To showcase its terroir, particularly the craftsmanship of its winemakers and the richness of its wines, Burgundy inaugurated the “Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne” on June 17, 2023. Spread across three distinct sites—Chablis, Beaune, and Mâcon—this ambitious project... Read more
Portraits of winegrowers
The wine vocation of Hannetot dates back the 18th century. The domain enters Xavier Beaumartin’s family in the 30s. Hannetot then used to produce a simple wine for local customers. After an...
Portraits of winegrowers
In the far east of the vineyard of Bordeaux, 75 km away from the capital city of Aquitaine, in the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur AOCs, Château Pierrail benefits from a privileged position on the...
Portraits of winegrowers
The Bouey family’s history in the wine took roots in the Medoc region where they purchased their first vineyards in 1821. The trade house has been created in 1958 by Roger Bouey and his sons André...
Portraits of winegrowers
Château Petrus, a myth in Bordeaux, an icone of Pomerol (an appellation of the right bank) welcomed Paolo Basso, Best Sommelier of the World 2013, in May for a tasting of the 2015 vintage. In the...
Portraits of winegrowers
The landscapes in Georgia are varied. It has its mountains, forests, sea, beaches, ski runs, and above all a cultural heritage: the oldest churches in the world, polyphonic songs, typical traditional...
Portraits of winegrowers
At the Crayères Restaurant in Reims where he is head sommelier (and where more Champagne is sold than in any other restaurant in France) Philippe Jamesse felt a lingering frustration with the...