“The French Malbec” has become a slogan for the Cahors wines in the southwest of France. The French do not usually use English words. But sometimes strong measures are required. In the United States wine
On August 1, it will cease to be mandatory for winemakers in France to deliver their pressed skins to a distillery. This means that growers now have several options for what to do with the
A champagne lunch for, maybe, 1500–2000 euro Champagne always carries a not insignificant price tag. As with everything, “expensive” is a question of each one’s personal assessment. One thing is certain: there are no other
Inter Rhône and The Wine Company in Denmark invites you to the eleventh edition of “Rhônevinfestivalen” (the Rhône Festival) on Saturday, September 20. The festival takes place at Dansk Vincenter in Avedøre just outside of
This is a white wine from the southern Rhone Valley. It is delicious, rich and flavourful with intensity and concentration. I have a weakness for white Rhône wines, and this one did not disappoint me.
Perhaps it is only the tour guides in Bordeaux that are thrilled by this change of names. Because Château Pichon Longueville Baron is situated opposite the Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Not easy to
There are many things to discover in the southern Rhône Valley. It is a region that has the irresistible Provencal charm, but also many other things that makes it worth a trip. For instance the
Sparkling wine is doing well at the moment. More and more consumers want to treat themselves to bubbles and not only when there is a party. In addition to Champagne, many French wine regions make
Will the Côte d’Or in Burgundy have a few more Grand Cru vineyards in a few years? Some people hope so while others are less enthusiastic. Applications from three premier cru vineyards in Pommard have
The grandiose and solemn Chapitre Exceptionnel of the Confrérie du Vin de Cahors where 11 American sommeliers were dubbed knights Almost every wine region in France has its own “wine brotherhood”, confrérie de vin. Cahors,
Should spraying by helicopter or air-plane be banned? Yes, says Segolène Royale, the French Minister for ecology, sustainability and energy (as well as ex-presidential candidate and ex-partner of the current president). There is actually already
A few weeks back France gained a new appellation: AOC / AOP Terrasses du Larzac. It used to be a separate sub-designation within the greater Languedoc appellation: “Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac”. The INAO gave its
Matching food and wine may not be as complicated as we sometimes think. But certain combinations are better than others and sometimes it is worthwhile to think a little extra on what goes well together.
Champagne Leclerc Briant in Epernay is one of the few biodynamic champagnes that exist. The house was owned by the family Leclerc Briant until recently. In 2012 it was sold to Frédéric Zeimett, originally from
This is a terrific wine that makes you glad that you sometimes keep your wines in the cellar for some time. Maybe we had not planned to keep this wine for 12 years. Because it
There is a vicious power game going on behind the beautiful chateaux façades of Bordeaux. At least according to Isabelle Saporta, a French journalist who has written an intriguing book about this particular subject. Among
I regret I can’t afford Chateau Mouton Rothschild wines any longer. If I could, then I could have boycotted them. At first we thought it was an April fool’s joke. But it was not published
The book Jura Wine by Wink Lorch has all the information that you may ever need on wine from the Jura wine region in eastern France. It contains wine producer profiles, detailed information about the
If you want to know a little more about cognac you could do worse than getting yourself a free copy of Nicholas Faith’s Guide to Cognac. You can buy it printed on paper or get
An extensive tasting of Domaine Jaboulet wines from the northern Rhone valley. Domaine Paul Jaboulet Ainé is one of the great tradition-filled wine producers in the northern Rhone Valley. After a change of ownership a
It is now high time to book your wine tour for the autumn and to start thinking about winter wine touring. On the autumn program we have two spectacular classics: Bordeaux and the Douro Valley.
So much money has probably never been paid for a vineyard, at least not in Burgundy. The company LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) recently bought Domaine du Clos des Lambrays in Morey-Saint-Denis for, according to
Jean-Michel Dupré calls himself Artisan Vigneron, and by that he probably means that his wines are handcrafted as opposed to made in an industrial way. He has really old vines, which makes a big difference
Among many champagnes we find gems that flash (ahem, ahem) To taste a hundred champagnes is a challenge. Even if you cut down the number to half or less, it is hard work. Especially when
Many things have changed in Burgundy over the last few decades. For example, today you can find wines where the grape variety is mentioned on the label, pinot noir or chardonnay. But with all the
Elegant and refreshing white wines with a touch of perfume from Bordeaux Each spring the wine growers of Entre deux Mers presents their wines to a jury of wine professionals soon after their release. This
A selection of Terrasses du Larzac growers (3/3) David Furer continues his article on the Languedoc region called Terrasses du Larzac with some of his favourite producers. The Terrasses du Larzac is a sub-region in
Combining food and wine may not be as complicated as we sometimes have a tendency to think, but it is always interesting to think a little extra on what is particularly delicious. In addition, a
A selection of Terrasses du Larzac growers (2/3) David Furer continues his article on the Languedoc region called Terrasses du Larzac with some of his favourite producers. The Terrasses du Larzac is a sub-region in
A selection of Terrasses du Larzac growers (1/3) David Furer continues his article on the Languedoc region called Terrasses du Larzac with some of his favourite producers. The Terrasses du Larzac is a sub-region in
“The French Malbec” has become a slogan for the Cahors wines in the southwest of France. The French do not usually use English words. But
On August 1, it will cease to be mandatory for winemakers in France to deliver their pressed skins to a distillery. This means that growers
A champagne lunch for, maybe, 1500–2000 euro Champagne always carries a not insignificant price tag. As with everything, “expensive” is a question of each one’s
Inter Rhône and The Wine Company in Denmark invites you to the eleventh edition of “Rhônevinfestivalen” (the Rhône Festival) on Saturday, September 20. The festival
This is a white wine from the southern Rhone Valley. It is delicious, rich and flavourful with intensity and concentration. I have a weakness for
Perhaps it is only the tour guides in Bordeaux that are thrilled by this change of names. Because Château Pichon Longueville Baron is situated opposite
There are many things to discover in the southern Rhône Valley. It is a region that has the irresistible Provencal charm, but also many other
Sparkling wine is doing well at the moment. More and more consumers want to treat themselves to bubbles and not only when there is a
Will the Côte d’Or in Burgundy have a few more Grand Cru vineyards in a few years? Some people hope so while others are less
The grandiose and solemn Chapitre Exceptionnel of the Confrérie du Vin de Cahors where 11 American sommeliers were dubbed knights Almost every wine region in
Should spraying by helicopter or air-plane be banned? Yes, says Segolène Royale, the French Minister for ecology, sustainability and energy (as well as ex-presidential candidate
A few weeks back France gained a new appellation: AOC / AOP Terrasses du Larzac. It used to be a separate sub-designation within the greater
Matching food and wine may not be as complicated as we sometimes think. But certain combinations are better than others and sometimes it is worthwhile
Champagne Leclerc Briant in Epernay is one of the few biodynamic champagnes that exist. The house was owned by the family Leclerc Briant until recently.
This is a terrific wine that makes you glad that you sometimes keep your wines in the cellar for some time. Maybe we had not
There is a vicious power game going on behind the beautiful chateaux façades of Bordeaux. At least according to Isabelle Saporta, a French journalist who
I regret I can’t afford Chateau Mouton Rothschild wines any longer. If I could, then I could have boycotted them. At first we thought it
The book Jura Wine by Wink Lorch has all the information that you may ever need on wine from the Jura wine region in eastern
If you want to know a little more about cognac you could do worse than getting yourself a free copy of Nicholas Faith’s Guide to
An extensive tasting of Domaine Jaboulet wines from the northern Rhone valley. Domaine Paul Jaboulet Ainé is one of the great tradition-filled wine producers in
It is now high time to book your wine tour for the autumn and to start thinking about winter wine touring. On the autumn program
So much money has probably never been paid for a vineyard, at least not in Burgundy. The company LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) recently bought
Jean-Michel Dupré calls himself Artisan Vigneron, and by that he probably means that his wines are handcrafted as opposed to made in an industrial way.
Among many champagnes we find gems that flash (ahem, ahem) To taste a hundred champagnes is a challenge. Even if you cut down the number
Many things have changed in Burgundy over the last few decades. For example, today you can find wines where the grape variety is mentioned on
Elegant and refreshing white wines with a touch of perfume from Bordeaux Each spring the wine growers of Entre deux Mers presents their wines to
A selection of Terrasses du Larzac growers (3/3) David Furer continues his article on the Languedoc region called Terrasses du Larzac with some of his
Combining food and wine may not be as complicated as we sometimes have a tendency to think, but it is always interesting to think a
A selection of Terrasses du Larzac growers (2/3) David Furer continues his article on the Languedoc region called Terrasses du Larzac with some of his
A selection of Terrasses du Larzac growers (1/3) David Furer continues his article on the Languedoc region called Terrasses du Larzac with some of his
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