Some afternoons are made for Champagne … the pop of a cork, golden bubbles, lively conversation and a toast to life’s finer moments….and today, on Champagne Day, who needs a better excuse? 🥂🍾 Champagne has always held a special place in my heart, and one of my proudest honors was being inducted as a Dame […]
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France is considering legislative changes designed to simplify regulations governing wine and spirits tourism, potentially making it easier for wineries and distilleries to develop visitor experiences. A legislative proposal submitted to the French National Assembly on 6 October 2026 (Bill No. 3233) seeks to address licensing requirements affecting certain wine and spirits tourism activities. The
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Beaune Set to Host Landmark International Gathering for the Future of Wine Tourism As preparations continue for the inaugural Global Wine Tourism Day on June 17, 2026, in Beaune, Burgundy, the event is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant international forums dedicated exclusively to wine tourism. Hosted at the renowned Cité des Climats
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The final dinner of the year always feels symbolic, a quiet threshold between what has been and what is about to begin. To close 2025 and welcome 2026, I chose Perrier-Jouët. Some Champagnes feel like an occasion before the cork even moves, and Perrier-Jouët belongs to that rare category, a house whose history is inseparable
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Some evenings feel like prologues. The eve before New Year’s Eve is one of them, less noise, more contemplation. It’s the space where conversation deepens, and Champagne becomes less of a party trick and more of an essay in liquid form. This year, my pre–New Year’s dinner is guided by the ethos of Louis
Nestled in the premier cru village of Aÿ, in the historic Champagne region of northeastern France, Maison Deutz occupies a place in the pantheon of classic Champagne houses that feels both rooted and unexpectedly electric. Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, this house emerged from the great era of négociant ambition, carving
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The 2025 regulatory revisions for the Chablis appellation represent a strategically calibrated response to accelerating climatic pressures. The adjustments—ranging from reduced vine density to higher authorized yields are intended to reinforce vineyard resilience without compromising the appellation’s stylistic integrity. These changes, outlined by The Drinks Business and corroborated through EUR-Lex, signal a regional shift toward
Pink Chardonnay, officially recognized in the Champagne appellation since July 31, 2025, marks a historic return of a nearly forgotten grape variety to its rightful place in the region’s viticultural legacy. A natural mutation of white Chardonnay, this rediscovered gem becomes the eighth authorized grape variety in Champagne, joining the traditional seven and reflecting both
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The International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025 has once again affirmed its position as the most rigorous and influential benchmark of global wine quality. This year’s results highlight the remarkable diversity of viticultural excellence, with nine countries earning recognition across the most prestigious categories, including Champion titles, international trophies, and national trophies. The IWC’s methodological rigour,
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Emirates has further strengthened its reputation for offering one of the world’s most exclusive inflight wine and champagne selections by introducing Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 to its first-class menu. This distinguished cuvée will be available for a limited time across all Emirates routes departing from Dubai. The airline maintains exclusive global rights to serve
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