France
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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
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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
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Postcard from the boulevards: Finding a sunny spot for a drink in the city of light – and shadeTable-hopping is a national past-time...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Postcard from the boulevards: Moving from London to Paris has shown me which is the real wine capitalWhich is the real wine capital?...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Margaux for wine lovers: An insider guideCharlie Geoghegan on where to visit in Margaux...
By Charlie Geoghegan Published
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Richebourg vs Romanée-St-Vivant: Comparing two of Burgundy’s famous grands crusFrom their soils to their fragmented history...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Classified St-Emilion estate begins earliest ever harvest todayThis year's red grape harvest is underway in Bordeaux...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Clairette is the brother of Grenache, and the perfect variety for revealing terroir here’Andrew Jefford on the Clairette grape variety...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Top Pomerol wine estate quits Bordeaux appellation system on eve of harvestChâteau Lafleur to designate all six of its labels as Vin de France as of the 2025 vintage...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Does affordable Champagne still exist? Here are 15 of the bestWallet-friendly bubbles...
By Tom Hewson Last updated
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Champagne Laurent-Perrier: Rosé perfectionistsHow to stand out from the rosé Champagne crowd...
By Tom Hewson Last updated
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Decanter Cellar: 25 glorious white & rosé wines to see out the summer in styleBeat the heat with these wines...
By Rupert Millar Published
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‘Nightmare’ wildfire in southern France hits vineyardsSevere damage in part of Aude area: 'The landscape is black...'
By Chris Mercer Published
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Oeno P: Paris Sigalas pushes Assyrtiko to greater heightsA chorus of vineyards create three intense cuvées...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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How much does a French vineyard cost?Land agency Safer has updated its list of vineyard prices...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Médoc grand cru classé 2016: Panel tasting resultsA lauded vintage revisited...
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Walls’ hidden gems: The delicious originality of Château BoucarutVibrant and drinkable wines from Lirac and Tavel...
By Matt Walls Published
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French harvest 2025: Volumes to jump as Burgundy, Champagne recoverFrance’s wine harvest will jump as much as 17% in 2025 from a year earlier...
By Rudy Ruitenberg Published