France
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From Pauillac to Stellenbosch: Celebrating May-Eliane de Lencquesaing at 100Trailblazing nobility...
By Jason Millar Published
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From Bordeaux to Chile: Celebrating a ‘happy accident’ this International Carmenère DayThe resurgence of a largely forgotten variety...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated
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Champagne Barons de Rothschild: 20 years of patience and a brand new wineryFrom Bordeaux to Champagne...
By Tom Hewson Published
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A St-Emilion story: Château Pavie profileA tale of Bordelais royalty...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Wine Legend: Château Cheval Blanc 1947What makes it a wine legend?
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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What is ‘blanc de noirs’?White wine made from black grapes...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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How to store Champagne at homeTop tips on how to get the basics right...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Champagne and Crémant: What’s the difference?Our overview of these two wine styles...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What is claret wine?Tied to Britain's long-standing love affair with the wines of Bordeaux...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions?
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Burgundy 2024: What to expect from a topsy-turvy vintageHigh rainfall and low sunshine make for a very different year...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Chablis 2024 vintage report: The must-buy wines from classic but tiny cropDiscover buying tips from our expert...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Postcard from the boulevards: A (very) short wine history of Paris and its lost vineyardsA trip through vineyards forgotten...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Lirac & Tavel 2024: The most characterful top-scoring winesSome good value to be had...
By Matt Walls Published
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The 2012 vintage in Champagne: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter MasterclassAn exceptional vintage...
By Charles Curtis MW Published
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Maison Canard-Duchêne: History and renewal in ChampagneSponsor Content Created With Maison Canard-Duchêne
A 150-year-old Champagne house blending the historic and the modern...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2024: The very best wines from a standout yearGigondas rules the roost this year...
By Matt Walls Published
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Domaine Anne Gros: From Burgundy to Languedoc with elegance and finesseBurgundy lovers should get to know this producer...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2024: The best of the vintage’s ‘precise and drinkable’ winesA safe bet for enjoyment and drinkability...
By Matt Walls Published
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Discover Sainsbury’s best new wines of autumn 2025: Highlights from Australia, France and SpainTop picks for your shopping basket this season...
By David Williams Last updated
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024: Best picks from a fresh and vibrant bunchA tale of contrasts...
By Matt Walls Published
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Millésime BIO 2026: Get your tickets to the world’s top organic wine fairSponsored by Millésime BIO 2026
On 26-28 January, Millésime BIO returns to Montpellier Exhibition Centre...
By Decanter Staff Published
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St-Joseph 2024: The best wines brimming with peppery spiceAn early-drinking vintage with fragrance and delicacy...
By Matt Walls Published
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Crozes-Hermitage 2024: Our expert’s picks in a year where selection is keyTough times for this appellation, with a few glimmers of hope...
By Matt Walls Published
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Domaine Serene: Celebrating Oregon and Burgundy over the holidaysSponsor Content Created With Domaine Serene
Just in time for the holidays, a seasonal selection of outstanding still and sparkling wines...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Guess the vintage: Bordeaux fine wine history quizCan you decode the year?...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Hermitage 2024: Elegant reds but a vintage where white wines reign supremeLook out for the whites...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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The different shades of Cahors: The region’s Malbec rebirth and 12 recommendationsRejuvenated and raised anew...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2024: An early drinking vintageChallenges in Rhône's northern extremities...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Cornas & St-Péray 2024: A vintage that yielded wines of charm and eleganceA few names rose to the top this year...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Emmanuel Reynaud, owner of iconic Châteauneuf estate Château Rayas, dies at 61Emmanuel passed away on 25 November 2025 aged 61, following a long illness...
By Matt Walls Published
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Rhône 2024 en primeur: Full report and the vintage’s top-scoring winesAn outlier vintage, with mixed results...
By Matt Walls Last updated