Are the rules and regulations of the French appellations keeping pace with climate change? At least Château Lafleur doesn’t think so, as from this vintage, 2025, it will leave the Pomerol appellation and sell its wines as vin de france, the lowest category, the one that was previously called table wine. The reason is said […] Continue reading: Outdated appellation rules make the famous Pomerol Chateau Lafleur leave the appellation --- The post Outdated appellation rules make the famous P...| BKWine Magazine
Richard Smart passed away recently at the age of 80. He was from Australia and one of the world’s most famous viticulturists. He had consulting assignments all over the world and taught many wine growers the importance of taking care of their foliage and adapting the size, thickness, and other factors to the climate and […] Continue reading: Richard Smart, an influential viticulturist, has passed away --- The post Richard Smart, an influential viticulturist, has passed away was originally...| BKWine Magazine
Europe has been hit by an unusually high number of forest fires this summer. So far this year, there have been twice as many compared to the same time in 2024. In early August, violent fires started in Corbières, one of the major wine regions in Languedoc. Although there is still no clear overview of […]| BKWine Magazine
There are a few wine regions around the world that have not been affected by phylloxera, the dreaded vine louse. This depends on various factors, such as the soil composition (for example, a high sand content) or a protected location (as in the case of Chile). The Canary Islands are one such region. However, the […]| BKWine Magazine
As in several other wine regions right now, it is whites and sparkling wines that are gaining ground in Languedoc-Roussillon. White wines increased by 5% in 2024, and sparkling wines from Limoux, especially Crémant de Limoux, increased by 12.2%. The category has increased by 40% in five years. Red wines decreased slightly (-3%). Languedoc still […]| BKWine Magazine
