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Read more about the article Take a gander at these goose pairing ideas
  • Post author:Jessica Rees
  • Post published:11 November 2025

Take a gander at these goose pairing ideas

Goose is the centre of several dishes from around the world from the Martinsgans to Cantonese goose leg rice. Let’s dig into the perfect wine pairings.

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Read more about the article What wine to serve alongside black truffles?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:6 November 2025

What wine to serve alongside black truffles?

Truffle doesn’t feature very often in our dishes, but when it does, what wine would make flavourful partners for it?

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Read more about the article Champagne: Why the disgorgement date matters
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:5 November 2025

Champagne: Why the disgorgement date matters

Should Champagne labels show the disgorgement date? We delve into this debate.

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Read more about the article Pink Chardonnay joins the Champagne AOC
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 November 2025

Pink Chardonnay joins the Champagne AOC

This delicately pink-skinned grape, first identified in the early 20th century, is added to the list of the region’s authorised grape varieties.

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Read more about the article Charity auction | 7th edition of Vendanges Solidaires
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:31 October 2025

Charity auction | 7th edition of Vendanges Solidaires

Support vintners in difficulty due to climate change in the auction from 31 October to 12 November.

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Read more about the article Website hack: Recoverable VAT
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:29 October 2025

Website hack: Recoverable VAT

What are the rules around recoverable VAT? We take you through this website sub-section and how you could be exempt on VAT for these lots.

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Read more about the article Fine Spirits Auction | Autumnal colours
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:28 October 2025

Fine Spirits Auction | Autumnal colours

For this autumn sale, Fine Spirits Auction brings together numerous bottles from all corners of the world.

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Read more about the article BFM Business Interview | The 2025 French Harvest: A vintage that will be worth investing in?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:24 October 2025

BFM Business Interview | The 2025 French Harvest: A vintage that will be worth investing in?

Interviewed during harvest time on the French news channel BFM, Angélique de Lencquesaing provides an update on the 2025 vintage.

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Read more about the article What is the difference between crémant and Champagne?
  • Post author:Jessica Rees
  • Post published:23 October 2025

What is the difference between crémant and Champagne?

When you’ve been browsing the sparkling wine section in a shop, you may have seen crémant on the shelves. But what is it?

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Read more about the article Château Giscours, a small village in the heart of the Margaux appellation
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:17 October 2025

Château Giscours, a small village in the heart of the Margaux appellation

Château Giscours crafts exceptional wines from the very heart of Margaux, one of the world’s most celebrated appellations.

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Read more about the article Making sweet wine: What is botrytis and passerillage?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:16 October 2025

Making sweet wine: What is botrytis and passerillage?

What is the difference between sweet wines made from botrytis or on-vine drying? How are their sugar and acid content balanced?

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Read more about the article What is the value of Château Mouton Rothschild wines at the moment?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:15 October 2025

What is the value of Château Mouton Rothschild wines at the moment?

Last month's auction included 175 bottles of Pauillac's renowned premier cru classé. Let’s find out more!

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Read more about the article iDealwine in person – Where to find us
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  • Post published:10 October 2025

iDealwine in person – Where to find us

Wine fairs, dinners & masterclasses... Our team is coming to a city near you, and we would love to meet!

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Read more about the article Is natural wine here to stay?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:10 October 2025

Is natural wine here to stay?

What is ‘natural wine’ exactly? We answer this question and look into its latest market trends.

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Read more about the article What are the best food pairings for Chablis?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:10 October 2025

What are the best food pairings for Chablis?

Chablis, a magical name that instantly calls to mind the world of dry white wines and their natural affinity with the treasures of the sea.

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Read more about the article Lunar wines for a Lunar celebration
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:3 October 2025

Lunar wines for a Lunar celebration

As we approach the Mid-Autumn Festival, we are being reminded of the importance of the moon in our human history as well as in our viticulture through biodynamics.

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Read more about the article Beaune AOC | The most extensive appellation in the Côte d’Or
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:3 October 2025

Beaune AOC | The most extensive appellation in the Côte d’Or

Beaune is one of Burgundy’s most extensive appellations. Initially somewhat daunting, it rewards close attention with truly remarkable wines.

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Read more about the article 2024 En Primeur | Good deals abound!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:3 October 2025

2024 En Primeur | Good deals abound!

With the prices of some 2024 En Primeurs, who can still say that Bordeaux wines are expensive?

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Read more about the article Which countries drink the most wine in the world?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:2 October 2025

Which countries drink the most wine in the world?

We analyse global wine consummation for 2024 and see how these rankings compare to our data.

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Read more about the article How to tell if a wine is corked
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:25 September 2025

How to tell if a wine is corked

A smell similar to that of must, a damp cellar, dust – is that what a cork taint smells like? Here’s all the information you need to detect it.

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Read more about the article Our rankings of the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:18 September 2025

Our rankings of the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines

This top 20 list of auctioned bottles offers a valuable insight into the most sought-after wines from the Rhône AOC.

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Read more about the article Fine Spirits Auction: Unique bottles
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:18 September 2025

Fine Spirits Auction: Unique bottles

Fine Spirits Auction marks the end of French summer beautifully with an exceptional auction.

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Read more about the article Château Lafleur leaves its appellation – will the gamble pay off?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:12 September 2025

Château Lafleur leaves its appellation – will the gamble pay off?

Château Lafleur is freeing itself from the Pomerol AOC rules and will now be sold as a ‘Vin de France’. What will be the impact on its image ... and the price of its wines?

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Read more about the article August Auction Report | Magnums, Jeroboams and Imperials shine at auction
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:8 September 2025

August Auction Report | Magnums, Jeroboams and Imperials shine at auction

Large formats continue to command a premium over their bottle-sized counterparts even in the height of summer. Let’s find out more!

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Read more about the article Wines for your Harry Potter marathon: A muggle guide
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:1 September 2025

Wines for your Harry Potter marathon: A muggle guide

As the Hogwarts students make their way back to school on the Hogwarts Express, we take a look the wines for each of the houses and a few characters.

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Read more about the article What does Grand Cru mean on a bottle of French wine?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:21 August 2025

What does Grand Cru mean on a bottle of French wine?

Here we look at this term found on bottles and unveil the secrets of France’s most celebrated vineyards.

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Read more about the article Who are iDealwine’s wine buyers?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:21 August 2025

Who are iDealwine’s wine buyers?

Meet Raphaël, Amicie and Luca, our three wine buyers. Who are they and what does their job entail?

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Read more about the article Top 10 Japanese winemakers producing wine in France
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:11 August 2025

Top 10 Japanese winemakers producing wine in France

Meet the next generation of winemakers bringing a touch of the land of the rising sun to the French winemaking scene.

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Read more about the article July 2025 Auction Report – Do Rhone Valley wines sell in summer?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:7 August 2025

July 2025 Auction Report – Do Rhone Valley wines sell in summer?

In-depth analysis of the impressive bids recorded for fine Rhône wines auctioned on iDealwine in July!

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Read more about the article Bouzeron, Burgundy’s must-try quiet revelation
  • Post author:Jessica Rees
  • Post published:5 August 2025

Bouzeron, Burgundy’s must-try quiet revelation

Come on a voyage of discovery to this Burgundy appellation with us, where the its wines command very accessible price points.

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Read more about the article Domaine Rois Mages: A bright star in the Côte Chalonnaise
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:5 August 2025

Domaine Rois Mages: A bright star in the Côte Chalonnaise

This estate is setting the Côte Chalonnaise aglow! Discover the exceptional terroirs of Rully.

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