Tonnellerie des Cinq Chênes, located in Fleury-la-Rivière, is a young cooperage in Champagne, where a new generation of artisan is building his work from the ground up. At its centre is Johan Zasada, inviting others into the world of one of wine’s most essential, yet largely unseen crafts. Behind its doors, barrel making is not…
In recent years, Chinese wine has moved from the margins into serious conversation. Despite significant investment and rapid development, very few English-language writers are examining…
In the coldest part of January, France celebrates Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers. In Burgundy, the day extends beyond the cellar and into…
I did not expect to run my first half-marathon race in the pouring rain, surrounded by grape costumes, and drinking wine at aid stations. Yet…
Le Grand Tasting Paris is back, and this year is extra special. The 20th anniversary edition of the city’s most prestigious wine festival is set to…
At 8:30 in the morning, Beaune still felt half-asleep. The streets were glistening from the morning rain. The air cool and echoing with the faint…
The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction once again captured the world’s attention on Sunday, 16 November 2025. Each November, this event turns a small medieval…
Champagne Day brings people around the world together in a shared toast, but nowhere does it sparkle quite like Épernay. Known as the capital of…
The harvest in Champagne is unlike anywhere else. It is a brief, high-stakes sprint when vineyard crews and pressing centers work around the clock. There…
When people think of Reims, they think Champagne… and rightfully so. The city is, after all, the beating heart of the world’s most celebrated sparkling…
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