What to drink when it's (really) hot?
A mini-manifesto for surviving the heatwave without betraying your palate.
Frédéric Savart: the winemaker who challenges conventional wisdom
In Reims, in the discreet village of Écueil, a man is reinventing Champagne without making a big deal out of it.
Claire Naudin: the winemaker who is shaking up Burgundy (with grace)
Just a woman, a land, and a keen sense of life.
Why does drinking from a Zalto (really) change the wine?
A good wine deserves a great glass. And Zalto is anything but a normal glass.
Pâté en croûte: Left Bank, how-to guide
Maison Vérot, Arnaud Nicolas, Lastre (without an apostrophe)... Three stars of the art, three styles, one shared passion: restoring the prestige of this monument of French charcuterie. But who does...
Rosé, orange, sparkling… Why do millennials drink (really) differently?
They want wine, but not their father's. And certainly not the wine from the wedding banquet.
Wine in 2030: How climate change will reshape our wine lists
Spoiler alert: the Bordeaux you love could soon come from Sussex.
Fish = white wine? The biggest cliché about the sea.
What if we stopped thinking in black and white (or rather, in white and red)?
The 5 mistakes that ruin a great wine in the cellar
Because preserving a great wine isn't just about putting it somewhere and waiting.
Vintages you absolutely must buy before they disappear
Because once you've left, it's too late (and no, the price isn't going to go down).
The worst food & wine pairing mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Some pairings are obvious, others are disasters waiting to happen. Choose wisely.
How to spot a corked wine in 3 seconds (and avoid disappointment at the table)
You pop open a promising bottle, pour a glass, take a sniff… and disaster strikes: it smells like wet cardboard. Bad luck?
How often should you refresh your wine cellar? Don’t let your bottles die in silence
A full wine cellar is good. A well-managed one is even better.
Can you really trust wine scores? What no one tells you
100/100 Parker, 19/20 in RVF, 98 points from Decanter… but is it really as reliable as we think? 🍷
Vintages & Wine Value: What you need to know
Buy at the right time, and never get it wrong!
Why do some wines cost a fortune? Breaking down a market that’s not always rational
A fermented liquid worth thousands? Yes, and it’s not just about taste.
Opening a bottle too early (or too late): The art of avoiding a ruined wine 🍷⏳
(Because opening a great wine at the wrong time is an avoidable tragedy.)
Cheese & Wine: The Perfect Duo or a Mismatch?
(Spoiler: Some pairings don’t work as well as you think.)
Forgotten Grapes & Emerging Wine Regions
So, are you ready to step off the beaten path?
Alcohol-Free Wines: Time to take them seriously?
So, is it actually drinkable? Who’s buying it? And does it have a future?
Sushi & Wine: Stop the mistakes and pair like a pro
Because you can love sushi and have good taste in wine.
The best bottles to gift based on your friend’s personality
(Because gifting a Chablis to a die-hard Rhône Valley fan is a rookie mistake.)
The 5 mistakes to avoid when pairing wine with food
(Because a bold red with oysters is a crime.)
Natural, Organic, Biodynamic Wine: What’s the real difference?
Everyone talks about them, but few really know what sets them apart.
The best wines for a ski trip with friends : comfort & great bottles
(Because mulled wine is nice, but we can do way better.)
Can white wine really pair with red meat?
(Spoiler: Yes, and it’s a game-changer.)
How to build a killer wine cellar without selling a kidney?
(Because having great wine at home shouldn’t be reserved for millionaires.)
Why rosé wine finally deserves to be taken seriously ?
(Forget the "rosé piscine" cliché—it's time to give it the respect it deserves.)
Champagne or Crémant? The art of choosing your bubbles without breaking the bank
(Because yes, all bubbles are not created equal—and that’s a good thing.)
How not to get lost in the world of wine ?
(And avoid bad advice along the way.)