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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Paulina's Reserve
Chenin Blanc
2019
Western Cape Dry white wine
89
points
Rickety Bridge
Chenin Blanc
2021
Coastal Region Dry white wine
90
points
Quest
Old Vine Chenin Blanc
2022
Breedekloof Dry white wine
90
points
La Petite Ferme
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
2022
Franschhoek Valley Dry white wine
91
points
Nederburg Heritage Heroes
The Anchorman Old Vine Chenin Blanc
2022
Swartland Dry white wine
88
points
Nederburg Heritage Heroes
The Anchorman Old Vine Chenin Blanc
2021
Coastal Region Dry white wine
92
points
Collectors Reserve
Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden
2022
Cape Town - Durbanville Dry white wine
92
points
Durbanville Hills
Cool Climate Chenin Blanc
2022
Cape Town - Durbanville Dry white wine
88
points
Groot Phesantekraal
Anna de Koning
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
91
points
L'Avenir
Single Block Chenin Blanc
2021
Stellenbosch Dry white wine
93
points
le Chant
Chenin Blanc
2021
Stellenbosch Dry white wine
90
points
Paarl Heights
Chenin Blanc
2022
Paarl Dry white wine
88
points
Kaapzicht
1947 Chenin Blanc
2022
Stellenbosch - Bottelary Dry white wine
93
points
Kaapzicht
Kliprug Chenin Blanc
2022
Stellenbosch - Bottelary Dry white wine
92
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.