Liquid gold, fresh from the barrel
After a much-needed hiatus, the Percée du Vin Jaune in France’s Jura region is set…
Wine cabinets – more switched on than ever
Long confined to basements, wine cabinets are stepping into the limelight – in private homes…
The return of white – the Médoc rounds out its palette
Next April, a new light will shimmer across the Médoc. The first bottles of white…
How vines are finding their way back into urban environments
From the Clos Montmartre to plantings in Avignon’s Palais des Papes, vines are gradually returning…
How an ancient winemaking vessel is making a remarkable comeback
Long overshadowed by barrels, amphorae are starting to make a statement in modern wineries. With…
An endorsement for wines that embody the eternal flame
Volcanic wines have finally got their own signature endorsement. ‘Volcanic Origin’ places the French region…
Cork, from recycling bin to creative spark
Cork closures, made from a noble, natural material, are more than just bottle stoppers. They…
How research aims to future-proof the French wine industry
As climate change reshapes the global landscape, the French wine industry is taking proactive steps…
Blanc de noirs steps outside its bubble
‘Blanc de noirs’ was once the prerogative of sparkling wines, but is now increasingly gracing…
When you can judge a wine by its cover
From its design to its marketing strategy and the sensory perception it prompts, a wine…
A top-flight wine experience
The wine list for premium class passengers is a strategic resource for airlines and one…
Nurturing resilience: the promise of regenerative viticulture
To address the challenges of climate change, regenerative viticulture is establishing itself as a sustainable…
Organic wines weather the storm
Although the market for organic products in France is stalling, the picture for organic wines…
Bubbly bliss for Crémant
With sales of still wines remaining lacklustre, Crémants are in festive mood. As an affordable…
How the 2024 harvest put winegrowers through their paces
Poor weather has once again stymied global wine production, confirming the extent to which viticulture…
IGP Cévennes scales the heights
Forty localities situated in the Lozère part of the Cevennes mountains have been incorporated into…
IGP Cévennes scales the heights
Forty localities situated in the Lozère part of the Cevennes mountains have been incorporated into…
How glass is getting greener
The glass industry is using a range of processes – including less energy-intensive techniques, increased…
Stone-age vineyards
Both its aesthetic and environmental value has long been recognised. Dry-stone construction, which fell into…
How to successfully navigate wine tourism
Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes – from spending a night at the…
Soaring demand for Alcohol-free drinks
The guarantee of a healthier lifestyle for consumers and source of diversification for producers, de-alcoholised…
Rosé: the wine of the moment
As warm, sunny days return they usher in rosé wines, which remain as popular as…
AI, the industry’s ally
Even in a notoriously traditional sector like wine, artificial intelligence is gaining steam, as exemplified…
The Rhone Valley – a 360° wine panorama
Over 250 km from North to South, the vineyards of the Rhone Valley line one…
The Bordeaux wine region: which is your bank?
Bordeaux has always been one of the most talked about wine regions in the world….
How is the organic wine market trending in France?
As part of the European Observatory for Organic Wine Consumption, the organisers of trade exhibition…
Discovering Rome’s Lazio wine region
When you think about Rome, the vibrancy of the Italian capital city, the Coliseum, the…
Sable de Camargue blush wines awarded appellation status
Sable de Camargue blush wines have just been awarded a stand-alone appellation. But where are…
Exploring Burgundy’s ‘Climats’
Are you familiar with Burgundy’s ‘Climats’? As a clue, it has nothing to do with…
Contribute to the first international old vine registry
At the end of June 2023 on Zoom, The Old Vine Registry – the first…