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Of shelter and exposure in the Corbières
Chris Howard contemplates the precarious balance of water, weather and vines in France’s Languedoc. Late summer sun beats down on the red valley, but we’re in the shade of the...
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Tasting articles
Ninety-nine wines showing the dazzling diversity of this often-underestimated region. Part 1 was published yesterday. See also Languedoc whites –...
Tasting articles
Tam thinks so – and has nearly 200 red-wine recommendations to show for it. Come back tomorrow for the second...
Tasting articles
The keystone of Languedoc viticulture, explored. See also Languedoc whites – looking to the future. ‘Follow me!’ And I do...
Wine news in 5
Plus Mendoza’s recent embrace of copper mining and the end of the Sud de France moniker on wine labels. Above...
Tasting articles
Part one of a two-part exploration of change in the vineyards of southern France.
Not for the first time, I’ve...
Wines of the week
The very last vintages from a very special estate destroyed by wildfire last month. From $10.99, €13, £23.
‘The Clos...
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A Corbières domaine revived, a grandfather celebrated. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Above, the...
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Hot, hot, hot – and much quieter than usual. Above, one of Sylt’s many (delightfully cool) beaches.
This month’s diary...
Wine news in 5
Plus news of a wildfire ripping through Washington State's Columbia Gorge. The Burdoin Fire is pictured above (photo credit: Lyle...
Wines of the week
A Burgundian approach to a Languedoc variety, with excellent results. From €13.25, £17.67, $29.99. ‘Where is Brian?’ ‘Brian is in...
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English vicar Robert Stanier writes this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Aramon, a once-important, now obscure southern...
Wine news in 5
Plus a clarification on Vietnam’s new tax hike on alcoholic beverages and a remembrance of Dr Richard Smart. Smart is...
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Spain, Languedoc, Roanne, Burgundy, Paris and London this month.
My father would have been 100 this month. He used to...
Nick on restaurants
A round-up of what's been on Nick's mind and in his digestive system this week. Above, Trevor Gulliver of St...
Wines of the week
A versatile food-friendly organic white blend from southern France, with a story. From €20.50, $24.99 and £27.60.
John, born in...
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For tasting notes and background on each producer, see Douzens – centre of collaboration. A much shorter version of this...
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