2024 En Primeur | 2024 Bordeaux: Weather and wine characteristics
A winegrower’s vintage, rainy and exhausting. Yet one filled with successes and surprises, in both white and red.
Super Tuscans: Revolutionising Italy’s fine wines
Super Tuscans, first produced in the 1970s, bear similarities to Bordeaux wines, but have their own unique characteristics and history.
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Spring in the vineyard: What work takes place?
Nature reawakens in spring which means vines also start to ready themselves for another year of grape growing. Find out what work winemakers carry out at this time of year.
Heidsieck, Krug, Bollinger: How Germany shaped Champagne
Several prestigious Champagne houses bear Germanic-sounding names, here’s why.
Yann Bertrand: A solid connection to the Fleurie terroir
After nearly a decade of studying his terroirs, Yann Bertrand has been crafting single-vineyard wines that truly express their origins since 2012.
How do winemakers protect their vines from spring frosts?
Ever since 2016, spring frosts have repeatedly hit French vineyards. What can be done to counter this recurring threat?
Côte-Rôtie vs Châteauneuf-du-Pape – What’s the difference?
Let’s take a look at the key differences between these two prestigious appellations in the Rhône Valley and explore what makes them unique.
CADGAL redefining Moscato d’Asti
Known for its innovation, respect for tradition, and exceptional terroir, CADGAL is a key player in the Asti wine scene.
Domaine des Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges: A unique model in the Côte de Nuits
A winery that funds a hospital through the sale of its wines. Discover this unique concept in the Côte de Nuits.
What was the 2020 French vintage like?
We take you through iDealwine’s 2020 vintage ratings and notes for French regions.