Did you know ? Jancis Robinson, a woman of wine. by Julie Berteloot 10 June 2024 Jancis Robinson is a British world wine critic, journalist and writer. She began her career in 1975 when she became editor of “Wine and Spirits” magazine. Jancis studied wine and … Continue Reading 10 June 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Did you know ?Great wines Wines rated 100/100 by Robert Parker 🍷 by Julie Berteloot 30 May 2024 Robert Parker is a famous American wine taster and wine critic. He is a world reference. Its scores are always /100 and take into account the color, the bouquet, the … Continue Reading 30 May 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
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 ?VintagesVintages 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 ?Great wines Grands Crus Classés from Bordeaux, the Official Classification of 1855 by SoDivin 7 July 2023 It was in 1855, on the occasion of the Paris Universal Exhibition, that Napoleon III called for a classification of Bordeaux wines. A first classification was thus established on the … Continue Reading 7 July 2023 0 comments 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
