Pairings
06 Nov 2026
Black bean chilli with gochujang and a Chilean red
Black beans, melting sweet potato and a hint of chocolate: a meat-free chilli spiked with Korean chilli paste, to share between six with a Chilean red.
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: Dry white wine South Africa
The results of the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge are a practical tool intended to help you in your choices. Filter your search by appellation, region, score obtained, year of Challenge. You can then instantly find your favorite wines and producers. Our rating out of 100 allows us to have a sufficiently large grid to reproduce all the nuances perceived in tasting.
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Paarl Heights
Chenin Blanc
2023
Paarl Dry white wine
86
points
Escape
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Walker Bay Dry white wine
88
points
Boplaas
Bobbejaanberg Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Calitzdorp Dry white wine
88
points
Boplaas
Verdelho
2023
Calitzdorp Dry white wine
88
points
Walker Bay Vineyards
Chardonnay
2022
Walker Bay Dry white wine
90
points
Windfall
Chenin Blanc
2023
Robertson - Agterkliphoogte Dry white wine
88
points
Windfall
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Robertson - Agterkliphoogte Dry white wine
87
points
Seven Oaks
6+1 Chardonnay
2023
Breedekloof Dry white wine
93
points
Lomond
SSV
2023
Cape Agulhas - Elim Dry white wine
88
points
Lomond
Pincushion Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Cape Agulhas - Elim Dry white wine
90
points
Merwida
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
90
points
Babylonstoren
Viognier
2023
AOC Pommeau de Bretagne Dry white wine
90
points
Simonsvlei
Zeffer
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
87
points
Simonsvlei
Chenin Blanc
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
87
points
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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.
Wine Terroirs
02 Nov 2026
The quiet revival of Pinot blanc
In just a few decades, Pinot blanc has quietly but steadily carved out a place for itself among Alsace's impressive range of wines. It now accounts for 23% of the region's vineyard acreage and continues to attract growing interest. We spoke to producers, both small and large, to find out how they view this development, and how export and hospitality sales are performing. These are their insights.