Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge results

You can feel the tension in the Bordeaux wine world in the run-up to the 2025 update of the Crus Bourgeois classification. The five-year review, managed by the Alliance des Crus Bourgeois, raises questions among producers, consumers and market players. The significance of the classification, the benefits it offers and the recent controversies surrounding it are all topics that need to be explored to gain a better understanding of the issues involved in this wine industry tradition.

He made a name for himself as the hammer-wielding super hero in the ‘Thor’ saga, or more recently by firing a machine gun all over the place in ‘Mad Max Furiosa’. In real life, the Australian film star seems to enjoy wielding a cork screw, using it inevitably to uncork the amazing wines from the Barossa Valley. It’s all about keeping it local!

A small country with great pride, Hungary is home to 22 wine regions and more than 200 grape varieties. While domestic consumption has significantly dropped over the past two decades, producers are optimistic and seeking out new markets. Seasoned wine connoisseurs will undoubtedly find exciting wines by Hungarian winemakers, whether they are looking for indigenous rarities or outstanding examples of international varieties.