How to store an opened bottle
What do you do when the bottle is already open? iDealwine offers you some suggestions for your next partly drunk bottle.
Château Haut-Brion: approaching 500 years of excellence
Château Haut-Brion’s double classification is a unique and prestigious distinction and the wines are incomparable. We tell the interesting tale of its origins.
What is an AOC?
What is an AOC? And is it different to an AOP, an IGP or a Vin de Pays? Let’s clear up the complicated world of the French labelling system once and for all!
A morning spent at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Spending a few hours at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in the company of Aubert de Villaine is a true honour. We recount our very special visit to this prestigious domain.
How to choose a good wine (even when you know nothing about wine)
Picking a wine can seem a daunting task, especially to neophytes! We’ve compiled a list of the golden rules to follow so you can choose a bottle with confidence.
Domaine Etienne Sauzet, the splendour of the Puligny-Montrachet terroir
A reference of Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Etienne Sauzet produces refined and elegant wines that are world renowned. Learn more about our new partner domain.
Domaine La Bouïssière: Wines with altitude
Nestled in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail lies Domaine la Bouïssière, a jewel in the crown of Gigondas. We learn more about this family domain.
The principle grape varieties of France | Part 3: The South West
Next stop: South West France. From the peaks of the Pyrénées to the fringes of Bordeaux, we look at the weird and wonderful varieties of this great region.
Meanwhile in France…Macron affirms wine’s position in French culture
Wine has found itself unwillingly in the headlines in recent months. We look at the debate surrounding France’s much adored national drink.
Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen, master of the Mâconnais
Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen’s reputation precedes him. Hailed as a master of Chardonnay, Jean-Marie has been influential in elevating the reputation of Mâconnais wines. The success story of his small Vergisson domain has put this little slice of Burgundy on the map. We were fortunate enough to talk to Jean-Marie and learn more about this iconic domain. It was in the 1970s that Maine and Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen made the decision to pack up and leave their native Flanders. They headed to Burgundy in the pursuit of learning French and becoming winemakers. After a pleasant sabbatical…