Journal
From the vineyard
Guides to French regions, appellations and vintages — plus dispatches from the producers we work with, through flowering, harvest, and release.
Champagne Guilleminot
Summer 2026 at Guilleminot: forty degrees, stalled véraison, and an uncertain harvest
Corinne Guilleminot reports a month-long 40°C heat wave in the Côte des Bar in July 2026, pushing harvest toward August 20–25 with expected crop losses.
Region Guide
Understanding Burgundy: A Beginner’s Map
Why Burgundy obsesses wine lovers — climats, villages, and how to find value among the grands crus.
Region Guide
Grower Champagne, Explained
The difference between grower and house Champagne — and why “RM” on the label is worth seeking out.
Region Guide
The Rhône, From North to South
Syrah-driven elegance in the north, Grenache-led generosity in the south — one valley, two worlds.