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Idealwine launches Fine Wine Auction for Healthcare Workers #ProtegeTonSoignant

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Online fine wine auction site idealwine has launched a charity auction to raise funds for healthcare workers in France. Unveiled this week, the auction will run until May 7. The auction includes Château Lafite Rothschild 1996 in a double magnum, and a range of large formats Bordeaux such as Pichon Baron, Phelan Segur and Suduiraut, […]

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MILLÉSIME BIO 2020 – Pérols, France

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International wine Journalists, winemakers, wine marketers, and researchers will head to the south of France January 27-29 2020 for the only trade show dedicated to organic wine. With green issues and climate change increasingly at the forefront of consumers’ purchasing choices, the importance of organic and biodynamic viticulture has never been more evident. This makes

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Cotes de Provence AOC reveals fifth DGC region

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Cotes de Provence AOC now has a fifth terroir designation (DGC), as revealed by the Conseil Interprofessionel des Vins de Provence (CIVP). The designation was officially recognized by a decree published in the “Official Journal” of 10 August 2019, based on a recommendation from the National Committee of the INAO (French Institute of Origin and

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Italy is named the world’s best wine country

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Italy has been ranked as the best country in the world for wine lovers in a recent survey by Lastminute.com. The survey compared thirty wine-producing countries by various criteria with Italy finishing with the highest score. It beat out other counties due to the fact that it offers the most wine tasting experiences; with 993

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Mirazur named world’s best restaurant

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Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur, a French Riviera restaurant with a backyard farm, has been named the World’s Best Restaurant. This is the first time a French restaurant has ascended to the top of the rankings since 2002. Mirazur, located right by the border with Italy, is known for its salted beetroot with caviar cream, and for

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Emmanuel Macron Opens Presidential Wine Cellar to Public

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France’s Elysée Palace has officially opened its doors to its wine cellar first time

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Dom Pérignon Pop-Up at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

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Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, is celebrating summer in style with the launch of an exclusive Dom Pérignon Pop Up Bar in the Hotel’s lush garden. Located in the hotel’s garden among the bougainvilleas, rosebays and hibiscus, the Dom Pérignon Pop Up Bar offers an ideal setting to enjoy a pre-dinner or post-dinner

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Global Champagne Shipments for 2016

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Today, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne released its sales and shipment results for the Champagne sector in 2016. Here is the list of the top markets for 2016, along with some findings: Champagne exports continues to progress, especially outside Europe; Consumers are diversifying their tastes and turning to Rosé Champagne and Prestige Cuvées

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The First Annual La Champenoise (the Celebration of Champagne) Takes place this Weekend in Reims, France

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The first annual La Champenoise (the Celebration of Champagne) takes place this weekend, June 25 and 26 in beautiful, historical Reims, France. There will be over 70 champagne houses and growers, along with 10 local gastronomy providers, who will be introducing their wines and products to locals, tourists, and wine professionals. La Champenoise takes place

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CHAMPAGNE SALES SET FOR RECORD YEAR

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Champagne sales reached a record high in 2015. Sales were driven by a strong demand from export markets, favorable exchange rates and sales in France. According to estimates from news service Reuters, 312 million bottles were sold last year, up 2-3% on 2014, while value sales were up 4.4% to €4.7 billion. A flurry of

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Idealwine launches Fine Wine Auction for Healthcare Workers #ProtegeTonSoignant

MILLÉSIME BIO 2020 – Pérols, France

Cotes de Provence AOC reveals fifth DGC region

Italy is named the world’s best wine country

Mirazur named world’s best restaurant

Emmanuel Macron Opens Presidential Wine Cellar to Public

Dom Pérignon Pop-Up at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

Global Champagne Shipments for 2016

The First Annual La Champenoise (the Celebration of Champagne) Takes place this Weekend in Reims, France

CHAMPAGNE SALES SET FOR RECORD YEAR

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