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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
The Guy Charbaut champagne house is located in the very center of the “premier cru” village of Mareuil-sur-Ay. One has to walk through the porch to grasp the full view of the XIXth century stone...
Portraits of winegrowers
Choix du Chardonnay, tri des raisins et sélections des meilleurs jus, vinifications sous bois et élevages en fûts, vieillissement dans une bouteille spécialement conçue, recours à une levure indigène...
Portraits of winegrowers
Could you tell us what defines the “Veuve Clicquot Spirit”? For me, as an oenologist, what best defines the spirit of Veuve Clicquot, is the Carte Jaune cuvée. It is our most iconic cuvée, and...
Portraits of winegrowers
Can you present ICEMAX in a few words? Above all ICEMAX is a friendship that started three years ago with the purchase of the company created 10 years earlier by Nicolas Menault, an engineer native...
Portraits of winegrowers
An ancestral vineyard Château de Tracy belongs to the same family since the 14th century. A manuscript of 1396 kept in the archives of the estate reports the purchase of Champs de Crix. Nowadays...
Portraits of winegrowers
At the heart of the vineyard of Saint-Emilion, the Mestreguilhem family established their vineyard in 1929. Starting with 7 hectares the different generations increased the estate that now covers 25...