French Wine Archives - Page 11 of 12

Moët & Chandon launches ‘Specially Yours’ personalized Christmas gift boxes

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The gift boxes will be exclusively available in Selfridges, London in-store and online, priced at £49.99 for the Impérial and £58.99 for the Rosé Impérial. The packaging can be personalized with a name or a message using up to fourteen characters. Gift boxes can be ordered by taking a bottle to a Selfridges personalization station […]

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Vertical Tasting with Caroline Frey of Chateau La Lagune – Part 1

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Vertical tastings offer a magnificent glimpse into the many facets of a wine’s personality and its many expressions over different weather conditions. It also offers a glimpse into the quality of the terroir and the site from which the grapes originate. On September 28, 2020, I have the privilege of participating in a vertical “zoom

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Pouilly-Fuissé gets 22 premier cru vineyards

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The French National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) has officially recognized 22 premier cru ‘climats’ within the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. The AOP Pouilly-Fuissé will become the first appellation within Burgundy’s Mâconnais sub-region to benefit from premier cru vineyards. The 22 new premier crus account for a total of 194ha of land planted to vine, corresponding

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Young red wine is found to be more beneficial than aged wine, study finds

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A recent study of 16 wines from Australia and New Zealand has found levels of healthy antioxidants, existing mainly in red grapes, decreased significantly over time. CQUniversity lead researcher Mani Naiker said the compound, trans-resveratrol, was proven to have cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic effects. “The more you consume this compound in your food or in

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France pours more aid as wine sector faces ‘Major Difficulties’

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This week the government of France stepped up financial support for wine growers faced with a deep drop in demand after lockdowns closed restaurants and bars and U.S. tariffs curbed exports. “The state will increase to 250 million euros its support plan to wine growing and we will request this aid to be distributed as

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Wine Review: Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017

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Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017 This old-vine Burgundy calls for wine tasting on a Vintage Boat on a beautiful summer day in Ontario! Tasting Notes: This Pinot Noir is made from the fruit of a single vineyard (La Dalignère); is richer and more powerful than Sebastien’s other Hautes Côtes wines.

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17 ASSOCIATIONS DEMAND END TO WINE AND SPIRITS TARIFFS

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17 associations representing both the US and European wine and spirit trades have submitted comments opposing proposals for further US tariffs on wine, beer and spirits. industry bodies have submitted comments to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) after news of another tariff review last month. In addition to existing tariffs on still wine, Scotch

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The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du vin de Bordeaux) to set aside wines from 2020 to reduce oversupply

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At its AGM last week, the Bordeaux wine marketing council CIVB unanimously approved the introduction of a reserve stock aimed at “reducing the increase in marketable inventories of red Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations”. By adopting an amendment to the three-year trade agreement for 2020-2023, the CIVB is pursuing the objective outlined last year by

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Wine Review: Franck Millet Sancerre Blanc

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Tasting Notes: This nervy wine comes from Bué, one of the top villages of Sancerre, which is grown in limestone-clay soil and reflects the unique terroir of the region. Powerful nose with lots of aromatic qualities developing over a period of time. Tangy with mineral texture, and offering lime flavors, displaying a surprising suppleness and

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The European Union Announces “Exceptional Support Measures” for Wine Sector

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The Commission adopted yesterday an additional package of exceptional measures to support the wine sector, following the coronavirus crisis and its consequences on the sector. The wine sector is among the hardest hit agri-food sectors, due to rapid changes in demand and the closure of restaurants and bars across the EU, which was not compensated

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