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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
Stave mill - Cooperage Murlin The Charlois GroupFamily solidarity, passion, patience... The Charlois Group now means 3 stave mills (Maison Charlois, Nièvre Merrain...
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...
Prestige stopovers
A sommelier’s secret garden Pauillac Jean-Luc RochaYoung talent in its pure state… Perfectionist, analysing the why and the wherefore of a...
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...
World
World ToscaneTOSCANE : 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...