The French winemaker we had in front of us the other week on the Rhône wine tour looked a little stumped. He had just been asked a question that seemed to be quite straightforward: “Is an appellation always a uniform terroir?” The winemaker was silent for a while and then said, “Yes, that’s a very […] Continue reading: When ideals meet reality — water becomes wine? | New Brief #265 --- The post When ideals meet reality — water becomes wine? | New Brief #265 was originally publi...| BKWine Magazine
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 The reason is said […] Continue reading: Outdated appellation rules make the famous Pomerol Chateau Lafleur leave the appellation --- The post Outdated appellation rules make the famous P...| BKWine Magazine
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
In the rolling hills of Chianti Classico, San Felice Winery is doing something remarkable: not just producing beautiful wines, but keeping a centuries-old vitic| Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.
In Montalcino, the past and future of Brunello converge at one address: Biondi-Santi. The historic estate that defined a denomination continues to guide its evo| Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits.
