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: semi-dry white wine
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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Lobster Shack
Chardonnay Viognier Chenin Blanc
2022
Western Cape semi-dry white wine
87
points
Bees Knees
Chenin Viognier
2022
Western Cape semi-dry white wine
85
points
Domaine Bassail
2022
AOC Pacherenc du Vic Bilh semi-dry white wine
86
points
Vieil Armand
2022
AOC Alsace pinot gris semi-dry white wine
85
points
Vieil Armand
2022
AOC Alsace gewurztraminer semi-dry white wine
86
points
Cattin Frêres
2022
AOC Alsace pinot gris semi-dry white wine
87
points
Cattin Frères
2022
AOC Alsace pinot gris semi-dry white wine
87
points
Cave de Hunawihr
2022
AOC Alsace pinot gris semi-dry white wine
87
points
Masso Antico
2022
IGT Salento semi-dry white wine
88
points
Masso Antico
2022
IGT Terre di Chieti semi-dry white wine
86
points
Domaine Yves Amberg
2021
AOC Alsace muscat semi-dry white wine
90
points
Castel Mimi
Viorica de Bulboaca
2021
Vin de Moldavie semi-dry white wine
91
points
Revenge of the Little Squid
Riesling
2021
Rheinhessen all sub-regions semi-dry white wine
89
points
Yoko
Riesling
2021
Pfalz all sub-regions semi-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.