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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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Creating the optimal wine list is a challenge faced by every on-premise account. Developing a menu that brings to life the ethos of a venue, offering diversity to guests while simultaneously...
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The vineyard of Maison Taittinger, certified High Environmental Value, has been under the leadership of Vitalie Taittinger since 2020. It spans across 288 hectares of vineyards and includes 37...
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Bordeaux blanc 2022 Château Aurore, entirely cultivated using organic farming methods, has been a part of the Invindia vineyards since 2014. This estate, located in the town of Moulon, encompasses...
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"I just want the word 'Isère' to be written on the map of French vineyards, and for people to say that we make wine!" says Wilfrid Debroize, a winemaker at the Domaine des Rutissons with Laurent...
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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...