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Competition "bio
The 26th Concours International des Vins Organiques et en Conversion took place on Monday May 9 in Paris. The program featured 634 organic wine samples from 13 countries around the world. This international competition, founded in 1996 by Pierre Guigui, a member of the Gault&Millau tasting committee, aims to highlight organic, biodynamic and in-conversion wines. Since this year, it has been organized by Armonia, a company specializing in the organization of wine and spirits competitions. 200 medals were awarded by the jury, which included Gaul&Millau. Among the gold medal winners, we have selected a few whites and reds that are a must-taste.
5 preconceived ideas about the French and wine
To coincide with the release of the SoWine barometer on the French and wine, we take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about wine.
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.
Hotels, code changes
For a long time, the hotel market was divided between, on the one hand, very family-run establishments and, on the other, a few large hotel groups duplicating their concept without questioning themselves. The arrival of online travel agencies (Airbnb et al.) and, above all, of a generation Z cultivating new consumer habits has pushed the hotel industry into a state of flux, particularly in the luxury segment. Small, human-scale groups have emerged. They embraced the word "collection" and began to change codes.
Summer wines
Summer is the perfect time to open up to friendly, fresh, simple and straightforward wines. To accompany meats on the BBQ, a salad on the go, a simple sandwich or grilled fish, or simply as an aperitif with a few olives: here's our selection.
Competition, 7 French chefs win the Bocuse d'Or
In the space of thirty years, no fewer than 15 international chefs have won the great Bocuse d'Or culinary competition. Among them, seven French chefs have stood out thanks to their creativity, perseverance and genius. Let's take a closer look at these extraordinary personalities. By Clémence Rouyer - © Bocuse d'Or
