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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Meerhof
Black and Gold
2023
Swartland - Malmesbury Dry white wine
90
points
Cape Heights
Chenin Blanc
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
85
points
The Mentors
Grenache Blanc
2021
Coastal Region Dry white wine
92
points
Cathedral Cellar
Chardonnay
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
92
points
The Mentors
Chenin Blanc
2021
Swartland Dry white wine
93
points
Cathedral Cellar
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
92
points
Le Bonheur
Chardonnay
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
88
points
Coterie
Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Coastal Region Dry white wine
91
points
Coterie
Chenin Blanc & Grenache Blanc
2022
Coastal Region Dry white wine
89
points
Vondeling
Bowwood Chenin
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
92
points
First Sighting
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Cape Agulhas - Elim Dry white wine
90
points
Lobster Shack
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Breedekloof - Slanghoek Dry white wine
87
points
Tokara
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
89
points
Tokara
Chardonnay
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
93
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.