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We experienced a very humid end to spring, leading Benjamin Massié of Derenoncourt Consultants to describe it as an "ultra-trail" vintage, both for organic and conventional wines, with fairly similar treatment rhythms. In this vintage of aesthetes, one often distinguishes the actors and actresses who respected the material, both in extraction and aging. The balances, quite fragile overall, will require delicate handling. Like 2014 or 2016, 2023 presents itself as a sponge for terroir. Once again, we can confidently call it a winemaker's vintage! In essence, it's a vintage that required... Read more
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In mid-October, SommelierS International had the privilege of discovering the new cuvée from Moët & Chandon. Named Collection Impériale Création n°1, this special cuvée celebrates the 280th...
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As a former royal estate and a member of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, Château Bastor-Lamontagne has been owned by the Helfrich family since 2018, maintaining the reputation of this...
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If the stones of Bargemone could speak, we would be amazed by what they would have to tell us. A tale that dates back to the 13th century when the estate stood as a Templar commandery where...
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Meeting with Brigitte San-Quirce, owner of Château Romanin, and Théo Buravand, production and commercial director. Mrs. Brigitte San-Quirce, please introduce us to Château Romanin in a few words....
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The prestigious Champagne tasting by SommelierS International has become an autumnal gathering for sommeliers and wine professionals. Approaching Champagne Day, like a herald of the celebration,...
Breakaways in the vineyards
Abi Duhr is one of those personalities in the world of wine whose name is rarely mentioned. Discreet and always smiling, here's a portrait of a Luxembourg winemaker of international renown. The...