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8 Must-Have Rums for Beginners
Whether you’re a connoisseur or a beginner, this selection of rums takes you on a journey around the world’s rum-producing countries and helps you imagine the perfect moment to savor each brand or distillery’s offering. After a meal, by a crackling fire, at a barbecue, or in a rocking chair watching the sunset—there’s no shortage of moments in life to savor a glass without feeling guilty.
White Médoc: 6 vintages marking the birth of a new appellation
Published in the Official Journal on August 5, 2025, the Médoc Blanc appellation was established with the 2025 vintage. We tasted the first bottles released under this new appellation, which combines a tradition spanning more than three centuries with strict production guidelines.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Provence Rosés for Summer
Want to discover the best Provence rosés for summer? From iconic wineries to exceptional vintages and perfect pairings for your aperitifs and sunny meals, here’s an unmissable selection of Provence rosés that are making waves this year.
Gaillac withstands the climate: can these old grape varieties save the wine?
In the Tarn valley, Gaillac is etymologically the Gallic rooster, but also the pride of an Occitan vineyard founded in Gallo-Roman times, resisting the invaders with its native grape varieties, which have become the best defense against climatic stress and the globalization of tastes.
This little-known French eau-de-vie could dethrone gin
Long the jealously guarded secret of the "bouilleurs de cru", blanche d'armagnac officially earned its letters of nobility in 2005. Unlike its elder sibling, traditional armagnac, blanche d'armagnac does not seek the patina of wood, but the brilliance of fruit. From the same terroirs, it is captured as it leaves the still and left to rest in inert containers. This PDO revives the region's image by inviting itself to gourmets' tables and mixologists' counters alike.
In Savennières, Éric Morgat shapes Chenin away from trends
Since 1995, Éric Morgat has been exploring the possibilities of Chenin on the schist slopes of Savennières. Between conserving grape varieties, sacrificing yields and questioning the climate, the winegrower pursues a patient approach based on trial and error, humility and time.
Why wines from southern Corsica remain so secret
In Corsica, viticulture is a historic economic pillar. Just under 6,000 hectares of vines (half of them PDO) are cultivated all along its coasts. In the department of Corse-du-Sud, Figari and Porto-Vecchio, two geographical denominations within the regional Corsican PDO, are located in the extreme southeast of the island. These small-scale appellations reflect the island's identity, thanks to traditional grape varieties and passionate winemakers.
