In the coldest part of January, France celebrates Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers. In Burgundy, the day extends beyond the cellar and into…
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Hospices de Beaune 2025 Tasting: An Exclusive Preview of a Remarkable Vintage
At 8:30 in the morning, Beaune still felt half-asleep. The streets were glistening from the morning rain. The air cool and echoing with the faint…
Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction 2025: Inside the Record-Breaking 165th Edition
The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction once again captured the world’s attention on Sunday, 16 November 2025. Each November, this event turns a small medieval…
Visiting Champagne Deutz: An Exclusive Harvest Experience
The harvest in Champagne is unlike anywhere else. It is a brief, high-stakes sprint when vineyard crews and pressing centers work around the clock. There…
Beyond Bubbles: Discovery the Gastronomic Side of Reims at Les Relais du Goût
When people think of Reims, they think Champagne… and rightfully so. The city is, after all, the beating heart of the world’s most celebrated sparkling…
Celebrating Ten Years of Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Status
This summer marks a major milestone: ten years since Champagne’s Coteaux, Maisons et Caves were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site on July 4,…
Taittinger’s Polychrome Restaurant adds Colour to the Champagne Experience
Champagne Taittinger is back with another innovation here in Reims: the opening of their new Taittinger Polychrome restaurant! Set to open officially tomorrow, I am…
Cork vs Crown Cap in Champagne: What It Means for Ageing and Flavour
Time in a bottle. That’s the romance of Champagne… but not all time is created equal. I learned this firsthand at a masterclass with Champagne…
Bonne Saint Vincent Tournante 2025 !
Over the weekend, Burgundy was buzzing with the return of the Saint Vincent Tournante 2025! Now in its 81st year, this isn’t just any wine…
Celebrating Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Winemakers, in France
Bonne Saint Vincent à tous! Across France, January 22nd marks a cherished celebration of Saint Vincent, the Patron Saint of Winemakers. From vineyard processions to…