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Bollinger launches PNAYC21
Bollinger has launched the seventh version of its 100% Pinot Noir series, PNAYC21, the second such wine to come mostly from its home cru of Aÿ, after PNAYC18 - but there the similarities end, writes Giles Fallowfield. The post Bollinger launches PNAYC21 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Giles Fallowfield19 viewsnewsbollingerbollinger-pnayc21champagnefine-winefrance - news
Latest figures show decline for French organic drinks
Though the organic sector overall is growing in France, the official statistics for 2025 show that alcoholic beverages are the only categories shrinking, with two powerhouse regions driving the decline. The post Latest figures show decline for French organic drinks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband17 viewsnewsagence-biobordeauxdb-newseuropefrance - news
Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month
Applications to participate in Bordeaux Wine Month this September have opened, with independent wine merchants receiving support to celebrate the best of the region. The post Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband17 viewsexclude-in-article-adsnewsbordeauxbordeaux-wine-monthcube-communicationsfrance - news
Pairing wine with seafood: Expert advice and five perfect matches to try tonight
From golden rules to offbeat suggestions...
by Fiona Sims16 viewswinechampagnewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
WSET: The World’s Leading Wine Qualification Arrives in Beaune
June 30, 2026 (Beaune, France) — The Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne is taking another major step in its international development. Through its Wine School, it is announcing [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesscite-des-climats-et-vins-de-bourgognefranceinternational-newswset - news
Ohmygod–Part 8 Dinner
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist18 viewschevernycyclingcycling-tours-in-europefrancehumorloire-valley - news
Domaine de Bellene L’Eclos des Abeille 2019 Review
This wine is a Bourgogne Blanc (chardonnay) from top producer Domaine de Bellene and the 2019 vintage. 2019 was a […] The post Domaine de Bellene L’Eclos des Abeille 2019 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell23 viewswine-reviewsbourgogneburgundychardonnayfrancewhite-wine - news
What We Were Drinking in Korea (More of the Good Stuff)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist17 viewsburgundycahorschablischampagnechardonnayfrance - news
A newcomer’s guide to visiting Burgundy like a local
Blending in in Burgundy...
by Sara Keene17 viewsburgundywine-travelwinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Forgotten France: The wines born on the fallen mountain of Apremont
Wines of light and air...
by Chris Howard18 viewsfrancewinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Winemaker to watch: Hombeline Guyon
A famed Burgundian bloodline continues...
by Natalie Earl15 viewsfranceburgundywinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Why Château Corbin is 'an intimate jewel of St-Emilion'
Down-to-earth and delicious...
by Elin McCoy21 viewsfrancebordeauxwinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Paris Suspends Public Drinking as Record Heatwave Rattles France
Paris again banned public drinking this weekend in response to the record-breaking heatwave engulfing parts of Europe. First responders and hospitals are already fighting a weather-induced influx of patients, Paris police chief Patrice Faure says, and the drinking ban is a move to prevent further hospitalizations, according to The New York Times. The ban on drinking takeaway alcohol in public began at noon Central Europe Time today and will end at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. It will be in place for the same timeframe from Saturday to Sunday. The article Paris Suspends Public Drinking as Record Heatwave Rattles France appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley19 viewsdrinkingeuropefrancegovernmentlawparis - news
La Grande Bleue & Oceana: One Year of Commitment & Concrete Action to Protect the Oceans
One year after the launch of La Grande Bleue and the announcement of its partnership with the international NGO Oceana, Gérard Bertrand is pleased to share a highly encouraging first-year [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessfrancegerard-bertrandinternational-newsmediterranean - news
Specially Selected Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Review
Grassy and herbal, we review the 2024 Specially Selected Touraine Sauvignon Blanc from Aldi. Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine, Loire Valley, ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen21 viewsaldifrancesauvignon-blanc - news
Ohmygod–Part 7 Do We Have to Eat?
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist19 viewschevernycyclingcycling-tours-in-europefrancehumorloire-valley - news
France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions
French authorities have banned alcohol consumption at state-organised events and in public spaces across parts of the country as temperatures climb towards 42°C during a record heatwave. The post France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by James Bayley17 viewsnewsalcoholalcohol-banfrancemusic-festivalson-trade - news
When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep
To protect vines from cold conditions, wineries in Bordeaux rely on an array of methods. This year, Château Clarke achieved a 2°C increase in temperature using an unconventional solution: a flock of woolly sheep. db reports. The post When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones18 viewsnewsbordeauxchateau-clarkeeuropefrance - news
Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon
The technical director at Château d’Esclans in Provence tells db about facing nature with patience, focusing on individual parcels and why winemaking matters because it endures. The post Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by db staff writer18 viewsexclude-in-article-adsnewschateau-d-esclansfine-winefrancemoet-hennessy-uk - news
Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet
Widely-known brand Mouton Cadet has nearly 100 years of history behind it, yet the brand’s propulsive, original attitude defines it as much as the weight of Bordeaux history. The post Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband17 viewsexclude-in-article-adsnewsbaron-philippe-de-rothschild-francebordeauxfrancemouton-cadet - news
What We Were Drinking in Korea (The Good Stuff)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist14 viewschampagnechardonnayfrancekoreapinot-meunierpinot-noir - news
Vacqueyras 2022 retasted in bottle: 25 top wines for southern Rhône lovers
The truth will out...
by Matt Walls17 viewsrhonesouthern-rhonevintage-guideswinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Centre-Loire grabs attention in London
Terroir-driven, stylistically diverse and increasingly relevant in commercial terms, the wines of Centre-Loire were celebrated at this year's London Wine Fair. The post Centre-Loire grabs attention in London appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by db staff writer14 viewsexclude-in-article-adsnewsburchett-wine-foodcentre-loirefranceloire - news
Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20
Following The Global Rosé Masters earlier this year, we have picked out the sub £20 gold medal winning wines from the competition, with our top affordable drops hailing from Australia and Italy, as well as France – including one new celebrity-backed brand from Provence. The post Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Patrick Schmitt19 viewsheadlinesnewsaustraliafranceitalyprovence