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The greatest-ever champagne vintage?
A comparative tasting of champagne from the highly acclaimed 1996 vintage and the overshadowed 1995. And a daring way to remove a recalcitrant champagne cork. Was 1996 the greatest-ever champagne...
Andy Howard MW
Monday 15 December 2025
• 3 min read
Wine news in 5
Protests in France, Domaine Sigalas acquisition, Vinarchy to cull wine brands
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 28 November 2025
• 1 min read
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This rare grape variety is attracting attention far outside its Haut-Savoie homeland, with followers from the Jura to Cornas and...
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A trio of sparkling wines, new winter whites and succulent reds, and a cache of not-to-miss great-value finds from our...
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One of wine's most faithful friends, from the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel. From €12, £15, $26 depending on...
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There's no rush to enjoy the new wave of BoJoNos – these fresh reds will keep you happy all winter...
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Wine writer, anthropologist and surfer Chris Howard is seduced by wines made where the Loire meets the ocean. Above, an...
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A reassuringly firm and generous red from a legendary Loire producer at a stellar price. Above, Matthieu and Bernard Baudry...
Wines of the week
Or Fontanel’s Rancio Sec – two perfect wines for the festive season, one sweet, one dry, both revelations, and incredibly...
Wines of the week
A champagne that should be on your radar far beyond the holidays, from €26.50, $39.99, £47.95. Above, Clément Préaux surveys...
Nick on restaurants
For Brits in search of French culture, history and cuisine, or just a good rail connection, Lille is the perfect...
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The wines, and other drinks, that brought our critics the most joy, hope, solace and reassurance this year.
Sometimes a...
Wine news in 5
Plus, the ASI Best Sommelier for Europe, Africa and the Middle East competition results. Above, finalists Pascaline Lepeltier, Mikk Parre...
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Victoria Mason MW interviews the head of one of the newest wineries in Burgundy. This is the sixth in our...
Wine news in 5
Plus an update on the floods in Spain and reminder of our ongoing 2023 Rhône coverage. Above, the new low-alcohol...
Inside information
After a marathon tasting spree from Vienne to Valence, James Lawther finds the challenging vintage light on ageability but rich...
Wine news in 5
And two new wine regions recognised: Beverly, Washington AVA (shown on the image above) and France's new PGI Lorraine, an...
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Exploring the lesser-known corners of the wine world, naturally. Above, Patrick Sullivan, producer of an impressive range of Chardonnays in...
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