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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Domaine Rois Mages: A bright star in the Côte Chalonnaise
This estate is setting the Côte Chalonnaise aglow! Discover the exceptional terroirs of Rully.
Damascene – South African wines that let the vineyard do the talking
Travel to South Africa with us to meet Jean Smit who crafts beautiful wines that showcase the diversity and variety of the country.