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Champagne has not lost its sparkle. Despite rumors of a “bubble burst” due to smaller shipments in 2023 and lower sales at the beginning of 2024, this appears more like a post-boom correction than a crisis. The growing interest sommeliers show in Champagne as a wine—enhancing unexpected pairings and bringing joy to any meal, not just special occasions—also attests to its enduring appeal. In this context, the annual SommelierS International tasting is an ideal opportunity to gather with fellow sommeliers, producers, and cellar masters, reflecting on the rhythm of the seasons: the holiday... Read more
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Selected highlights of stunning cuvees from Australia each worthy of the world’s finest cellars! Wynns, John Riddoch 2021 Coonawarra : 92/100 The tannic structure, still slightly lively due...
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Selected highlights of stunning cuvees from Italy each worthy of the world’s finest cellars! Parusso, Bussia Vigna Munie 2015 Barolo DOCG Riserva : 96/100 An intensely expressive nose, vibrant...
Breakaways in the vineyards
A path from Champagne to the U.S. Luc Morlet, a fifth-generation winemaker from Champagne, found love in California, where he relocated in 1996. In 2010, Luc and his wife Jodie revived a historic...
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Grand Vintage Trilogy, a story of resilience and sublimation With a presentation box featuring the son (2016 vintage), the father (2009 vintage), and the grandfather (2000 vintage) of the House,...
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Muse du Val 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Color: clear and bright, with a moderate ruby core and light tawny rim. Nose: high maturity, with leather, licorice, wet tobacco leaf, turned earth with...
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Château Cavalier unveils its premier Grand Blanc in Côtes de Provence Since 2012, Château Cavalier, nestled in Vidauban in the heart of Provence’s Argens Valley, has been passionately committed to...