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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The Journal
Sauvignon Blanc
2021
Durbanville Dry white wine
92
points
Delheim Wines
Chardonnay
2021
Stellenbosch Dry white wine
92
points
Paul Cluver
Estate Chardonnay
2019
Elgin Dry white wine
93
points
Laibach
Ladybird White Organic
2021
Western Cape Dry white wine
89
points
Laibach
Chenin Blanc Sur Lie Organic
2020
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Dry white wine
91
points
Brookdale
Mason Road Chenin Blanc
2021
Paarl Dry white wine
88
points
Vendôme
Chardonnay
2021
Paarl Dry white wine
88
points
Avondale
Anima
2018
Paarl Dry white wine
91
points
Avondale
Jonty's Ducks Pekin White
2019
Paarl Dry white wine
91
points
Bonnievale
Limited Release Chardonnay
2021
Bonnievale Dry white wine
90
points
Montpellier
Chenin Blanc
2021
Tulbagh Dry white wine
85
points
Elgin Vintners
Sandstone Sauvignon Blanc
2021
Elgin Dry white wine
89
points
Elgin Vintners
Mirra
2021
Elgin Dry white wine
92
points
Knorhoek
Chenin Blanc
2020
Western Cape Dry white wine
90
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.