France
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Centre-Loire’s world-class wines: Must-try wines and delicious discoveries from beyond the beaten trackSponsor Content Created With Centre-Loire wines
Award-winning Loire wines – both from top appellations and off the beaten track...
By Decanter Staff Published
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What does Sancerre wine taste like? Plus 10 top picksWhat is Sancerre wine, and how does it taste?
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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A wines lover’s guide to SauternesOnly 45 minutes from the city, discover Sauternes and Barsac...
By Ceil Miller Bouchet Last updated
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St-Emilion: A wine lover’s guide'St-Emilion is more than just a wine destination – it’s a pilgrimage for wine lovers...'
By Ira Szmuk Last updated
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Where to go in Carcassonne: A wine lover’s guideWhere to eat and drink...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Best Paris restaurants in 2018: A wine lover’s guideWhere to eat in the French capital...
By Sophie Dening Last updated
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Tours and Touraine: A wine lover’s guideExplore the sights and flavours of the beautiful Loire region...
By Alicia Miller Last updated
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‘Historic’ auction with 19th century Bordeaux wines hits $11m at ZachysChâteau Lafite Rothschild 1870 starred in 'landmark' sale...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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The star producers from Sancerre and the Centre-Loire you need to know aboutKeep your eye on these names...
By Beverley Blanning MW Published
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The year that could have been great – Our expert selects the best 2006 Bordeaux winesMore than 20 wines retasted after almost two decades...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Calvados: A beginner’s guide and eight to tryLearn more about this French brandy...
By Anthony Gladman Last updated
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Château Quintus acquires Château Grand-Pontet in St-Emilion
Quintus becomes one of St-Emilion’s largest properties...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Santa Rita’s Casa Real joins La Place de Bordeaux
Viña Santa Rita believe that La Place de Bordeaux will enable it to reach many new fine wine consumers...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Cattier joins Majestic’s Champagne portfolio
Cattier joins Majestic's portfolio as part of a move to bring in more premium names...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Xavier Rousset MS unveils sparkling e-commerce site
Launching to the public this Friday 5th November, the website promises to host a selection of classics, grower Champagne, English sparkling and rare vintages, all at competitive prices.
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Bibendum’s on-trade project gathers further pace
Three new estates have joined Bibendum's Bordeaux fine wine project, which was launched in partnership with négociant Compagnie Médocaine last year, including Châteaux Beychevelle, Troplong Mondot and Lynch-Bages.
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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Château Lassègue names seventh-generation vigneron Nicolas Seillan as its new winemaker
Seillan will continue to work alongside his father, renowned vigneron Pierre Seillan...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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AXA Millésimes appoints new technical director of Pichon Baron
Montégut takes over from Jean-René Matignon who announced his intention to retire last year...
By Lisa Riley Last updated
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The healing nature of wine harvest: A journey through manual labour and friendshipThere's peace in getting your hands dirty...
By Eliza Dumais Last updated
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Centre-Loire wines in 2024: The human impact of a harrowing vintageAre there some gems to be found?
By Beverley Blanning MW Published
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French vines take root in Mauritius: A taste of future vintages by 2028The hope is for a first white and rosé vintage in 2028...
By Wendy Narby Last updated
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Police investigate grape heist as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc go missing in RheinhessenGerman and French winemakers report missing grapes...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Dinner at Château Lafite sells for £11k in Sotheby’s auctionIn aid of Bordeaux’s wine museum, Cité du Vin...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Decanter Value Index: The best Bordeaux first growth vintages for collectorsLooking for the best value first growth vintages...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Bordeaux’s style counsel: The perpetual rise of the region’s white winesBordeaux blancs hitting their straps...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Château Latour 2012 re-released in a subdued marketAmid a wave of September fine wine releases...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Fake Champagne: Winemaker appeals conviction in fraud caseFrench court ruling challenged in high-profile case...
By Chris Mercer Published
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French wine harvest forecast for 2025 shows challenges, yet Burgundy and Jura thriveHeat and drought mean France is set for a smaller crop than earlier predicted...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Bordeaux: A region reimaginedSponsor Content Created With Vins de Bordeaux
Sponsored Content Vibrant, modern Bordeaux offers an array of wines for every taste and moment...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Champagne, Bordeaux and Tuscany: Unmissable masterclasses at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter LondonSecure your seat at the table...
By Annona Dodoo Published
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A drink with… Mark HaismaGrowing Shiraz in Burgundy? 'I like being naughty,' says the Australian-born winemaker...
By Amy Wislocki Last updated
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From dreams to vines: The expat winemakers bringing a fresh perspective to BordeauxNew blood in an old region...
By Valeria Tenison Published