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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
François Carillon is the heir of an old ligneage of wine growers who are rooted in Puligny since the 17th century. With a desire for renewal while preserving the tradition, he takes his independence...
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The vineyard of Bourgogne, a territory with a matchless heritage, is ideally located in the Northeast quarter of France which places it close to the great European capitals. Since the Antiquity and...
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...