Muscadet fell out of fashion 20 years ago, but today it's all the rage, thanks to a handful of quality-conscious producers who are raising the bar. Christelle Guibert tours the region and likes what she sees — and tastes.
Don’t miss the amazing line-up of iconic wines available to sample at The Sampler’s Islington branch from December 17 2010
The Icon Extravaganza is back! I’m not talking Christmas carols at your local church, but the amazing line-up of wines to sample at The Sampler’s new store in South Kensington
Lebanon may have a rich winemaking heritage but mention its name and Château Musar will no doubt be the first and probably only winery people will have heard of
The snow and freezing conditions couldn't deter the 60 or so guests who made it to the Pol Roger dinner at The Ledbury early December
London-based wine merchant Roberson recently hosted a rare tasting of Domaine Armand Rousseau - and what a treat it was.
Decanter tastings director Christelle Guibert reports from the annual Fairtrade wine tasting in London.
Yesterday, Benoît Gouez was in town to launch the new Grand Vintage, the hotly anticipated 2002. Before the official launch, he made a small detour to the Decanter office to give us a sneak preview of the 2002, along with a few special treats...
In the final dispatch from Argentina, Decanter's tastings director Christelle Guibert climbs 3000m to visit the highest vineyard in the world
Biodynamics is not just for winemakers – wine lovers are now being encouraged to plan their drinking by the lunar calendar. christelle guibert considers whether wines really can taste different on different days of the year
Can’t afford claret? Argentina has forged its own style of Bordeaux blend, and, says CHRISTELLE GUIBERT, the best offer a viable, value alternative
While many French producers have been to the New World for experience, some went the whole hog and set up wineries. CHRISTELLE GUIBERT hears how three of them went about it
