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Read more about the article Champagne: Why the disgorgement date matters
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  • 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
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  • 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 BFM Business Interview | The 2025 French Harvest: A vintage that will be worth investing in?
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  • 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 Château Giscours, a small village in the heart of the Margaux appellation
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  • 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?
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  • 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 Is natural wine here to stay?
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  • 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 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 Château Lafleur leaves its appellation – will the gamble pay off?
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  • 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 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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