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This wine has survived wars and frauds... 10 bottles to appreciate
Located on the left bank of the Rhône, north of Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the largest cru in the Rhône vineyards, and arguably the most emblematic of the southern Rhône Valley. With 3,150 hectares of vines, it is renowned for its diversity of grape varieties - eighteen in all. But Châteauneuf-du-Pape also has a history that goes back several centuries, carried by the winegrowers who pioneered what would become the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) and the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine).
Is complantation a viticultural model for the future?
What if grape varieties didn't appear on the label? What if their mere mention was of no importance? What if terroir was all that mattered? Many estates choose to blend different grape varieties on the same plot, for the diversity it creates in the vines and the complexity it brings to the wines.
Ducasse Baccarat inaugurates an ephemeral Wine Bar for the festive season
Since early November 2025, Ducasse Baccarat has been celebrating the art of wine and conviviality with an ephemeral Wine Bar in its Midi Minuit bar. A sensory experience designed by Fabrice Langlois, combining oenological discoveries and gourmet pairings.
The new Petrus has arrived
Antoine Petrus, who spent a large part of his career in Paris, has recently stepped out of the ranks, migrated south and humbly embarked on new missions that link the land to the table.
Coravin, the wine friend
In less than ten years, it has become the tool of choice for professionals and wine lovers alike. The Coravin system, which is available in a range of products, makes it possible to taste and preserve wines, including champagne, in unprecedented conditions. Here we meet its inventor, the American Greg Lambrecht, who now heads a successful company and divides his life between his passion for wine and medical research, his first field of experimentation.
Don't confuse Easter wine with Mass wine!
Easter lamb is a tradition that still seems to run in families. This meat, often delicate but with a pronounced taste, does not go well with all wines. Gault&Millau gives you a few tips on how to seduce both the recalcitrant old aunt and the grumpy uncle.
