Life & Style. Wine & Spirits

The New Barons of Bubbly

The family whose name is synonymous with great Bordeaux has moved into Champagne.

Shall I Compare Thee to a Chardonnay?

Sweet wines are the underrated, and often underpriced, stars of the wine firmament.

Chartreuse

Carthusian monks in the Chartreuse mountains have been producing the region's namesake alcohol since 1764.

Domaine du Tariquet: A Family Affair

The Grassa clan has transformed Château du Tariquet into France’s largest and most dynamic independent wine producer.

Burgundy: 2008 vs 2009

Burgundy fans disagree when comparing the merits of the two most recently bottled vintages.

Time for an Apéro

It's the mellowest moment of a day in France, a delightful interlude between the day's activity and a pleasurable meal: l'heure de l'apéro.

A Champagne Tale

Baltimore native Albert Justin Ricciuti, who first saw France during World War II, became the first American to make Champagne.

True to Terroir

The second in our series on the wines of southwest France: Dordogne to the Pyrenees.

Eau-de-Vie

A museum and distillery devoted to eau de vie, the clear, unsweetened fruit brandy that is synonymous with Alsace.

The Essence of Provence

The Distilleries et Domaines de Provence is the last of the traditional distilleries remaining in the Alpes de Haute Provence, producing regal pastis and liqueurs.

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