On 20 October 2026, some of Champagne’s most remarkable mature wines took centre stage in Paris for the second edition of the Best Old Vintage…
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Running Through Terroir: My First Marathon at the Marathon du Médoc
I never thought I would ever say this, but I have just run my very first marathon: the Marathon du Médoc! Ever since I first…
Where Wine Lives: How Vessels Shape Champagne Vinification With Billecart-Salmon
When wine lovers talk about what shapes a Champagne, the conversation usually begins in the vineyard. We debate grape varieties, village names, soils, and vintages….
Domaine Boursot: Preserving Freshness in Chambolle-Musigny
I first discovered Domaine Boursot at a professional tasting and was immediately impressed. So much so that I went directly to their estate in Chambolle-Musigny…
Bellevigne Hotel Chambolle-Musigny: Experiencing Burgundy from Within
The Côte de Nuits produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world. Nestled discreetly into a combe, Chambolle-Musigny is a small village responsible…
Inside Tonnellerie des Cinq Chênes, where time is bent into barrels
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…
Bonne Saint-Vincent Tournante 2026 !
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…
Hospices de Beaune 2025 Tasting: An Exclusive Preview of a Remarkable Vintage
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…
Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction 2025: Inside the Record-Breaking 165th Edition
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…
Visiting Champagne Deutz: An Exclusive Harvest Experience
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…