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
The Burgundy Climats go south For the 10th edition of the festival Le Mois des Climats, organised by the Association des Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne and the Saône-et-Loire Department of Tourism...
For the taster's escape, the sommelier also demonstrates his skills in choosing cigars searching for the most daring pairings. Many facets link the world of food and wine pairings to that of...
Young, from 25 to 35, I am the Generation Y, or very young, 15 to 25, I am Z. Born from 1985 I am called “Millenial”. I live digital and mobile. I am subject to all expertises and envy, but who am I...
Best Sommelier of France 2018, appointed Personality of the Year by RVF in 2019, Pascaline Lepeltier declares: “I see myself as a symbol of the need to think about what we drink, what we eat. what...
The rise in temperature in the end of the winter favoured early budburst and a particularly dry April resulted in a very rapid growth. The frost in the plains on April 21 and 22 and the hard frost on...
Château Blaignan: Back among the greatest Château Blaignan is a property of CA Grands Crus, the wine branch of the bank Crédit Agricole. It is located in the place of the former village of Blaignan...