Montpeyroux is recognised as a its own appellation in Languedoc
2025-07-20
In Languedoc, the number of appellations has increased over the years. There were only a few AOC districts before the 1980s. At that time, Languedoc
In Languedoc, the number of appellations has increased over the years. There were only a few AOC districts before the 1980s. At that time, Languedoc
Wines from the Northern Rhône Valley are almost always produced in small quantities. The appellations here are among the smallest in France. There is no
One way to reduce spraying against fungal diseases in the vineyard is to plant fungal-resistant grape varieties. These grape varieties are so-called interspecific hybrids, i.e.
The 2024 vintage in Bordeaux, presented to buyers and journalists in April, has already garnered significant attention. 2024 was a challenging year, marked by incredible
Cremant d’Alsace is becoming more and more important for the Alsatian wine producers. During our spring wine tour in Alsace, we learned that the sparkling
The Loire Valley is all the rage. It’s probably not so much the Loire Valley that has changed as the fact that consumers have finally
As wine consumers and wine lovers we tend to focus on what good wine to drink next, read about exciting wine regions and talented producers.
No one can have missed that the buzzword in today’s wine industry is adaptation. But that’s nothing new. Wine producers have always had to adapt
— “Adapt or perish” – the Winemaker’s Dilemma? — No one can have missed that the buzzword in today’s wine industry is adaptation. But that’s
The winter and spring wine tours are over, and we would like to take this opportunity to recommend some wines from producers we have visited
White wine was forgotten when Bourgueil in the central Loire Valley obtained its AOC in 1937. Now that mistake is being corrected. Many producers in
South Africa made a brilliant vintage in 2025, as producers we met in February already suspected. The total volume is estimated to be 11.4% higher
Just in time for the first summer month González Byass is launching a new Tio Pepe En Rama. The most famous of sherry houses, González
If you prefer looking for small growers when you buy champagne instead of the big houses, maybe it is time to do the same when
An essay on the charms and joys of working as a winery intern (“cellar rat”) during harvest time Picture a huge steel French press, about
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification turned 170 on April 18, 2025. Whatever you think of it, it is an essential component of French wine history. It
The severe drought in Catalonia over the last three years has considerably reduced the production and supply capacity of the D.O. Cava. Thankfully, the rain
In France, wine producers can now plant three new white grape varieties that could be interesting from a sustainability perspective. The grapes are: mourvèdre blanc,
Ipsos, an expert in market analysis, conducted a market survey in March in connection with the presentation of the new edition of the Michelin Guide.
This past spring, we have been to Champagne and Bordeaux, among other places. Wine regions that are undeniably masters of their respective wine styles. They
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