Earlier this year, I travelled across the globe to the legendary Napa Valley in California as a Fellow of the 2024 Wine Writers’ Symposium. My deep dive into this famous wine region kicked off with an invitation for a private visit to Monticello Vineyards, located in the Oak Knoll District. And what a fantastic, welcoming…
Visiting Champagne Bollinger: Elegance in Sustainability
Served to royalty and the favourite of James Bond, Champagne Bollinger is one of the most famous and prestigious Houses in Champagne. Nestled in the…
Sparkling Memories at La Soirée Blanche de Reims 2024
It’s that time of year again! France’s favourite sparkling evening, the 12th annual Soirée Blanche de Reims, took place over the weekend. Eagerly awaited by…
The 24 Top Coteaux Champenois That You Must Try
I think it’s safe to say that by now, I am one of the top wine writers for Coteaux Champenois! Following my recent Wine Enthusiast…
REVIEW: Divine Dining at Hostellerie Briqueterie
In the Champagne region, just a stone’s throw away from Épernay, is a charming country house nestled on the slopes of the Marne. Hostellerie La…
Visiting Champagne Bruno Paillard, Terroir Pioneer
Founded in 1981, Champagne Bruno Paillard may be relatively young compared to some of its storied competitors, but it rapidly made a name for itself…
Top Coteaux Champenois from Le Printemps des Champagnes 2024
Le Printemps des Champagnes is the event of the year in Champagne. This industry-only event brings together importers, restaurant owners, sommeliers, wine merchants, and journalists…
The Best Bubbly from Le Printemps des Champagnes 2024
Le Printemps des Champagnes is the event of the year in Champagne. Since 2009, different groups of champagne producers organise tasting events for professionals in…
Everything You Need to Know about Coteaux Champenois : Champagne’s Still Wines
I discovered Coteaux Champenois wines when I moved to the Champagne region of France. Not many people are familiar with it, but it has been…
Review: La Table des Climats Restaurant in Dijon
For over a millennium, French cuisine has been inextricably linked to its culture. UNESCO even added the “Gastronomic meal of the French” to their Intangible…