Did you know ? Michel Rolland, the modern oenologist by Julie Berteloot 10 May 2024 Start of story Michel Rolland was born in Libourne into a family of winegrowers at Château Le Bon Pasteur in Pomerol. He attended the winegrower and oenology school at Latour … Continue Reading 10 May 2024 0 comments 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ? “Parkerization”: the effect of Robert Parker in the world of wine by Julie Berteloot 17 March 2024 From lawyer to wine expert. Robert Parker worked as a lawyer for 10 years before resigning in 1984 to devote himself 100% to the world of wine. His first article … Continue Reading 17 March 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Domaines Dom Pérignon, the legacy of a monk by Julie Berteloot 21 December 2023 The history of the vintage At Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers Abbey, the Moët & Chandon house perpetuates the legend of Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who contributed to the development of champagne. … Continue Reading 21 December 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Tips 6 Best Wines to share during the Holiday Season by Julie Berteloot 14 December 2023 We offer you our selection of the 6 best wines to share during the holidays. From Bordeaux, Burgundy or Rhône, red or white, taste a wine to your taste and … Continue Reading 14 December 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?UncategorizedVintages Vintage 1974, a disappointing vintage by Lou Heriche 12 October 2023 Bordeaux 1974, when the rain ruins everything After a rather ordinary spring, the month of May started with heavy rains, followed by frost which hit parts of the Médoc on … Continue Reading 12 October 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Domaines Who is Lalou Bize Leroy? by Lou Heriche 28 September 2023 Lalou Bize Leroy, an influential and innovative winemaker, has been a fervent advocate of biodynamic viticulture since 1988. Owner of the prestigious Domaine Leroy in Burgundy, she is renowned for … Continue Reading 28 September 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ? The different sizes of wine bottle by Lou Heriche 3 August 2023 Why does a standard bottle of wine contain 75cl? Now the standard, this bottle format was created in the 18th century (then regulated by law in 1866) to standardize trade … Continue Reading 3 August 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ? The history of the turning table in Champagne by SoDivin 25 May 2023 What is the stirring technique? Riddling is a crucial and meticulous step in the traditional Champagne production method, involving the use of the table de tournage (or riddling table). This … Continue Reading 25 May 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Terroirs Bordeaux wines: right bank and left bank, what is the difference? by SoDivin 22 September 2022 The Bordeaux wine region is crossed by two rivers. The Garonne and the Dordogne which flow into the Gironde Estuary and which divide the territory into three parts. All the … Continue Reading 22 September 2022 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?DomainesGreat wines Château Angelus: 5 things to discover by SoDivin 25 August 2022 1- Le Château Angelus is a mecca for Saint-Emilion wine Château Angelus is a French wine estate located in the South of France. This château produces Bordeaux wines under the … Continue Reading 25 August 2022 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
