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On March 23, the InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hôtel hosted the SommelierS International Meet the Pros tasting event. A friendly yet thoroughly professional gathering that continues to delight its participants. In this sumptuous setting, wine merchants, restaurateurs, wine merchants, wine influencers and sommeliers from the Union de la Sommellerie Française came together for a day dedicated to discovery and meaningful exchanges. From the very first moments, the tone was set: tasting here is both focused and lively. Around thirty stands formed a curated journey through France’s key... Read more
Breakaways in the vineyards
No need to sing anymore, as Pierre Dupont did in Ma vigne in 1845: “Good Frenchman, when I see my glass filled with its fire-coloured wine, I thank God, thinking that they have none in England”....
Getaway
From the Mediterranean coast to the mountain foothills, Languedoc unfolds as a mosaic of landscapes where wine is more than a product—it’s a way of life. This sun-drenched land invites visitors to...
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The story of Maison Wessman begins at Château de Saint-Cernin, in the southwest of France. It is here, in the heart of the Périgord Pourpre, that Robert and Ksenia Wessman chose to bring to life an...
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Grower-producers and true artisan winemakers, Anthony and Clemence Toullec craft Champagnes deeply rooted in their terroir. Their 5-hectare Premier Cru estate spans 24 parcels across Rilly-la-...
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In June 2025, Maison Taittinger inaugurated the Polychrome Table at its historic headquarters in Reims. Conceived as a tribute to the art of blending, this exceptional table offers visitors a unique...
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As the sole interprofessional body for Champagne wines (formerly CICV), the Comité Champagne, a semi-public organization representing all Champagne houses and growers (272 million bottles produced...