Château de Pommard sold to tech tycoon
Château de Pommard in Burgundy has been sold to Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum for an undisclosed sum.
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 1 Comment »France
Depardieu: ‘I drink 14 bottles of wine a day’
French actor Gerard Depardieu has admitted he drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day, often starts drinking before 10am and once killed two lions.
Monday, September 15th, 2014 5 Comments »Asia and Europe drag down Cognac
Sharp declines in shipments to the Far East and Europe have brought an end to Cognac’s three consecutive years of record growth.
Friday, September 12th, 2014 No Comments »Les Grands Chais expands empire
Les Grands Chais de France has bought Château de la Tuilerie, a 59-hectare estate in the Costières de Nimes.
Thursday, September 11th, 2014 No Comments »France set to retake global wine crown
France is on track to take back the title of world’s biggest global wine producer from Italy.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 No Comments »Italy braces for smallest harvest since 1950
Italian winemakers are preparing for what could be their smallest harvest in 64 years.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 No Comments »Vinexpo takes on two new directors
Vinexpo has appointed two new directors, including a former employee at the Tax Free World Association.
Thursday, September 4th, 2014 No Comments »Revered consultant Jacques Boissenot dies
Jacques Boissenot, one of the world’s most influential wine consultants, has died aged 75.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 No Comments »French are clueless about wine
Seven out of 10 French people don’t know their Chablis from their Champagne, according to a recent survey.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 6 Comments »Brangelina wed at their Provence winery
Hollywood megastars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally tied the knot after years of speculation at their wine estate, Château Miraval, in Provence.
Friday, August 29th, 2014 No Comments »
