
Natalie Earl
Natalie is Decanter's France editor, commissioning and writing content on French wines (excluding Bordeaux) across print and digital. She writes Decanter's coverage of Languedoc wines, as well as a monthly magazine column, The Ethical Drinker, which unpicks the thorny topic of sustainability in wine.
It was during her time studying for a French and Italian degree that Natalie began her foray into wine: tutoring French in exchange for WSET lessons in her spare time (she now realises who got the better deal!). She moved to the Languedoc after graduating to work for a vineyard tour company, before returning to the UK in 2016 to join the tastings team at Decanter.
She worked across Decanter's panel tastings and wine competitions before becoming awards competition manager, overseeing the competitive and judging elements of the Decanter World Wine Awards, Decanter Asia Wine Awards and Retailer Awards, and completing her WSET Diploma in 2019.
In 2021 she made the shift to the Decanter editorial team, and is now the Regional Editor for France (outside of Bordeaux and Burgundy).
She will always be drawn to the wines of the Languedoc and Roussillon, but her wine tastes are wide-ranging and she can't resist a glass of Manzanilla Sherry or the lure of an obscure grape variety.
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The ethical drinker – Why is everyone talking about regenerative viticulture?A focus on regenerative agriculture...
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The ethical drinker – Wine and fair labourAre all workers in the wine industry treated fairly..?
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The ethical drinker – Collective action and knowledge sharingSustainability in the world of wine...
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Sustainability: How green is your wine?How sustainable is your wine...
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Best sparkling wines for Mother’s DayCelebrate in style this Mother's Day...
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2022 in bottle: A first look at this abundant vintageRipe but balanced, with a clear identity...
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M Chapoutier masterclass: DFWE NYC 2024An exclusive tasting with Rhône superstar Michel Chapoutier…
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Domaine Clarence Dillon masterclass: DFWE NYC 202410 wines from Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion and Quintus…
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The enduring appeal of Muscadet: 18 fabulous wines to tryPunching above its weight...
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Wines of the Year 2024: Champagne, Rhône & Regional FranceThe best French wines of 2024...
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Rare Champagne masterclass: DFWE London 2024An exquisite vertical and a vintage reveal...
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Terrasses du Larzac: The untamed freshness of the high LanguedocWith 10 wines full of Larzac charm...
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Romy Gill MBE honoured as Writer of the Year at the 2024 BIH Spotlight AwardsSee all the winners of the 2024 BIH Spotlight Awards
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A peek inside Krug’s sleek and sophisticated new wineryA look at the new winery and two new releases...
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Best summer red wines to drink chilledWhat styles to go for, plus our recommendations...
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Languedoc winemaker Gérard Bertrand carries Olympic flameThe Olympic flame arrived in Narbonne on 16 May 2024...
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Can the wine industry adapt to the ‘lifestyle generations’?Wine and the younger generations...
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Château Fabre Gasparets: 20 vintages from Languedoc’s Corbières Boutenac cruHistory, evolution and tasting notes from 1994 to 2020…
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Picpoul de Pinet: 10th anniversary and 10 wines to tryRefreshing, dry white wines perfect for summer...
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Top rosé Champagne to tryA serious Champagne style growing in popularity...
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Languedoc’s Grés de Montpellier gains appellation statusThe first new appellation since 2017...
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A drink with… Idris ElbaInternationally renowned actor Idris Elba talks to Decanter...
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Terrasses du Larzac report 2023: Latest releases tastedThe top-scoring and best-value wines available - snap them up quick...
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Top value supermarket ChampagneStock up on Champagne without breaking the bank...
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