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Beaujolais Premier Cru: Fleurie’s Gamble to Break Burgundy’s Monopoly on Rank
Beaujolais has no premier cru. In 2024, Fleurie applied to the INAO to classify seven lieux-dits, the first bid to give Gamay a rank of its own.
Provence Rosé: Anatomy of an Icon
More than a summer wine: how pale Provence rosé became a cultural icon. A complete guide to its history, styles, grapes, food pairings and prices.
How Foreign Hands Built French Terroir: 2,500 Years of Influence
Greeks, Romans, Dutch engineers, Irish exiles, English tastes: how 2,500 years of foreign influence built French wine into the world's most valuable asset class.