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Buying tips: if I like this type of wine, which appellations should I choose?

This is an easy question for wine connoisseurs, but for beginners, the multitude of French wine regions can seem overwhelming. It's natural for novices to wonder which regions to focus on if, for example, they like fruity reds or slightly acidic whites. Here are a few pointers to help you navigate the country's vineyards. As our aim is to give a general overview of France's major winegrowing regions, this guide is a little simplistic. But although exceptions can be found in every region, there are also some broad themes. We should also point…

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An exceptional event! A tasting of 33 Burgundy grands crus

Romanée-Conti, Clos des Lambrays, Clos de Tart, Chambertin, Montrachet, La Tâche – the mere mention of these names is sufficient to set the hearts of Burgundy aficionados fluttering. So just imagine for a moment that you could spend a weekend in the place where they are produced and taste 33 of these legendary wines. This is the premise behind the 33 Grands Crus Wine Experience. Feast your eyes! A single white or red grape variety and 1,463 climats (specific plots). It is this complexity which exerts such a fascination over Burgundy enthusiasts worldwide,…

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Auction report: round-up of summer wine trends

Dear wine enthusiasts, although you have spent part of August on a beach towel/boat/plane, you have still been active at iDealwine auctions. Before the next round of auction sales, we look back at the trends which emerge from the bidding on 10 and 30 August. The joys of wine never fade! There was no respite for wine auctions over the summer and enthusiasts clearly continued to follow them closely on their mobile phones. For those of you who did actually go off-line, here are the key facts from this summer’s auctions to bring…

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