This year, there were few new editions of prestige cuvées from the major brands. In the absence of market leader Moët-Hennessy, houses such as Roederer and Pol Roger once again presented the 2015s (Cristal and…
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The Cantina Andriano has been somewhat overshadowed by its neighbour. And not just since the spectacular successes of its Terlaner sister winery…
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History Part 1: The family saga Not many Maisons can claim over a quarter of a millennium of history. Anyone who is…
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In the early Middle Ages, it is still widely believed that rich and poor ate essentially the same food and that the…
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Even the champagne glasses are different this year. The anemone is still there, but it has turquoise leaves. And it is dusted…
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The current problems in German agriculture are numerous. But they are not the real cause of the recent protests. Rather, they articulate…
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In 2023, I was able to gain extraordinary wine experiences. This was not only due to the end of the coronavirus restrictions.…
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In the multiple crisis situation of 2023 – keywords Ukraine, Israel, inflation – Champagne performed quite well. Especially as consumers are increasingly…
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In a comedy written around 200 BC, the poet Plautus has a Greek mock the Romans as ” mash-eating barbarians”. He was…
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The range of Champagne Bollinger is now clearly divided into two parts. Firstly, the “classic” line, consisting of the Non-Vintages Special Cuvée…
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