Discovery

Discovery

04 Nov 2026

Rozelieures, from Lorraine roots to single malt

On 10 September 2026, the Lorraine family house Rozelieures welcomed us to the Cagnard restaurant in Paris for a lunch pairing dishes with its whiskies. A chance to dive into six generations of farming expertise and the ambition of a French single malt pioneer.

Discovery

07 Sep 2026

Argentina's journey into premium wines

Three projects established in recent decades – Piedra Negra, Bemberg Estate Wines and Bodega Susana Balbo – clearly demonstrate the direction taken by the Argentine wine industry: the pursuit of high-quality wines through the discovery of new terroirs and winemaking research.

Discovery

21 Aug 2026

Cognac stands firm

Since 2020 and the onset of the pandemic, the Cognac industry has been rocked by one crisis after another. Cash flow has been bled dry, transactions have dwindled and prospects are pretty lacklustre in its two key markets, the United States and China. For all that, Cognac has lost nothing of its global aura. And as the industry members we spoke to confirmed, there are reasons for hope, particularly for those active in France and Europe.

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16 Jul 2026

Jean Geiler celebrates its 100th anniversary: a century of passion, terroirs and connections

Some anniversaries matter more than others. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Jean Geiler cellar threw open its doors at 45 rue de la République in Ingersheim to celebrate a milestone few houses can claim: a full century of existence. The Gilbert & Gaillard team was delighted to stand alongside this loyal partner to raise a glass to 100 years of Alsatian excellence.

Discovery

16 Jun 2026

How Italy’s spirits and liqueurs are staging a powerful comeback?

Their revival is underpinned by the rediscovery of traditional recipes revisited through modern distillation techniques. These iconic drinks have gained in complexity, supported by higher quality standards and traceability. Join us as we drill down on them in our report.

Discovery

05 May 2026

2025 Bordeaux Vintage: Terroir Takes Centre St

The 2025 vintage enjoyed a balanced cycle, fairly dry and mild, which created especially favourable conditions and allowed perfectly ripe tannins to emerge alongside reasonable alcohol levels. But beyond the overall quality, which is beyond doubt, the key to this year is truly the terroir – it is what allowed (or not) the birth of great cellaring wines in Bordeaux's grand tradition. Here is our analysis, building on our previous take on the Médoc appellation.

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09 Apr 2026

Lugana DOC and its world-class wines

The appellation stretches across the southern reaches of Lake Garda and is the cradle of Turbiana, a native grape variety known locally as Trebbiano di Lugana. Distinct from Trebbiano Toscano and other common Trebbiano varieties, Turbiana is genetically unique and capable of producing more structured, mineral and age-worthy wines. We travelled to the region to witness this first-hand.