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Prowein 2025: Gilbert & Gaillard favourites
Once again, the Gilbert & Gaillard editorial team was able to taste some very fine wines and spirits at Prowein 2025.
Prowein 2025, less is more ?
Many were sounding the death knell for the German giant after the 2024 edition, which saw Wine Paris come very close in terms of visitors.
Our Favorites of February 2025
This studious start to 2025 has given us the opportunity to taste a wide variety of wines from diverse origins. It has also allowed us to travel without leaving France, especially through the aisles of the early-year wine fairs. We've done the work for you, and here are some of the gems we discovered during our tasting sessions, featuring wines from Italy, Uruguay, Argentina, and Corsica!
Mature Japanese wine market ‘ripe for the picking’?
This month sees the Japanese celebrating Hanami or the traditional custom of enjoying the cherry blossom season, and the chances are that they will be indulging in some rosé wine.
French wine and spirits exports in 2024 – looking on the bright side
Navigating choppy waters in the German wine market
The share of German households buying wine fell during the third quarter for the fourth consecutive year, causing wine sales to drop by 2.6% from July to September 2024. Some categories, however, continue to over-index.
Double tax whammy for wines in the UK market
On October 30, the new Labour government delivered a double blow to the British drinks industry by announcing it would be raising alcohol duty in line with retail price inflation, and going ahead with the previous government’s new tax regime by ending the wine easement on February 1, 2025.