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As the custodians of ancient skills and crucial link in the chain of memory, every year cellar masters craft blends that epitomise their unique house style. But their role is not just to craft wines – they are a vital cog in the wheel of knowledge sharing, training the upcoming generation to take on the mantle of ‘alchemist’ where every detail counts. We take a closer look at these ‘architects of flavour’ and key contributors to the Champagne landscape.

Once again, the Gilbert & Gaillard editorial team was able to taste some very fine wines and spirits at Prowein 2025.

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.

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!

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.

The outstanding 2024 crop is helping Georgia recover from the challenging conditions of the previous year, with pressure from war bubbling just beneath the surface. The country’s orange wine is garnering international acclaim. In fact, Georgia secured an endorsement, not only for the colour by OIV but also a Unesco Intangible Heritage listing for this ancient form of winemaking. Despite this, orange wine accounts for just 5% of production in a country that boasts over 500 native grapevines. We focus on some of its iconic wineries.