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Great value wines from Occitanie
Wallet-friendly whites, reds and rosés...
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Biodynamic wines explained
We’re all familiar with the concept of organic wines, but biodynamic wine can be harder to get to grips with. So what's the difference? And does biodynamic wine taste better?
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Christophe Baron: from Cayuse back to Champagne
Cayuse, Horsepower, Hors Catégorie – and Champagne…
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Reyneke: South Africa’s holistic wine farm
Six new vintages of organic & biodynamic wines…
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Grosset: producer profile and Riesling vertical
David Sly lifts the veil on Grosset, the pioneering Clare Valley producer that, four decades on, remains unwavering in its commitment to making world-class Riesling – a goal that’s led its founder to embrace biodynamics, blockchain projects and more.
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Dominio de Pingus: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Its ascent to elite status was a rapid one, but over the course of 25 years, this Ribera del Duero estate has steadily maintained its reputation for excellence, becoming a staple of the collector market. David Williams meets its founder, the Danish don of Spanish wine.
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How do organics and biodynamics affect a vineyard’s carbon footprint?
An online debate around the carbon footprint of organic and biodynamic viticulture...
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Biodynamic vs organic – ask Decanter
Biodynamic or organic wines? What's the difference and is one way better than the other?
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Jane Anson’s 30 best-value organic & biodynamic wines
Jane Anson picks out 30 great organic and biodynamic buys, all under £30
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Biodynamics in Champagne – Ask Decanter
Which house explored it first...?
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What is biodynamic wine?
Biodynamic wines are produced in accordance with biodynamic principles that emphasise holistic agricultural methods and minimal intervention post-harvest.
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Going green in Languedoc-Roussillon – Organics and Biodynamics
With the climate of southern France ideally suited to organics and biodynamics, it’s no surprise that producers here are embracing environmentally conscious viticulture. James Lawther MW finds out more and picks wines to try…
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Biodynamic pioneer Joly blames wine consultants for death of appellations
French winemaker Nicholas Joly has blamed consultants for the death of the appellation system in an outspoken attack on modern winemaking techniques.
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Biodynamic and organic wine sails into Britain
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Burgundy’s latest biodynamic convert: Château de Pommard
Silicon Valley owner buys into biodynamics...
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Anson: Going biodynamic in Ningxia
Jane Anson reports from a recent trip...
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Errazuriz to go biodynamic
Chilean winery Errazuriz is launching itself into full biodynamic viticulture with part of a new 160ha hillside property.
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What could the ‘Supermoon’ do to wine?
Experts in biodynamics speak to Decanter.com...
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Château Climens to begin wine tours
Visit Château Climens with their new visitor tastings...
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Zind-Humbrecht: New Sommerberg Riesling plantings
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace is about to plant Riesling vines in a tiny parcel of the (28ha) grand cru Sommerberg in Alsace.
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Biodynamic winemaker Joly to cut ties with Loire body
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Activist MEP backs biodynamic winemaker’s appeal against conviction
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Biodynamic winemaker who refused to spray vines sees conviction quashed
A biodynamic winemaker in Burgundy who refused to spray his vines with pesticide to protect against a deadly vine disease has seen his conviction overturned on appeal.
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‘Biodynamic is the future for Champagne,’ says Louis Roederer cellar master
Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon has said he expects more Champagne growers and winemakers to shift to organic and biodynamic methods, because of the benefits in the vineyard and in the glass.
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Burgundy ‘pioneer’ Anne-Claude Leflaive dies
The wine world has paid tribute to Anne-Claude Leflaive, one of Burgundy’s most respected winemakers and a leader in biodynamic viticulture, who has died aged 59.
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Chateau Palmer to be certified biodynamic by 2017
Chateau Palmer in Margaux is aiming to achieve full organic and biodynamic certification by 2017 and its chief executive, Thomas Duroux, believes more Bordeaux estates will follow suit.
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French biodynamic winemaker facing court for refusing to spray vines
French officials have targeted a second biodynamic winemaker for refusing to spray vines against flavescence doree disease, this time in the Beaujolais Cru area of Moulin a Vent.
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Louis Roederer now Champagne’s biggest biodynamic producer
Louis Roederer has increased its vineyard ownership to 230 hectares following the purchase of Champagne Leclerc Briant.
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