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Appellation

21 Sep 2026

Where the South-West meets: the singular spirit of Fronton

The Fronton wine region spans 1,200 hectares with its namesake town at its centre. Although it belongs to the vibrant vineyard landscape of South-West France, it tends to keep a relatively low profile, preferring to nurture its own unique personality.

Pairings

17 Sep 2026

Ratatouille: the traditional slow-cooked recipe

A ratatouille cooked down slowly over a low heat, even better the next day, plus the three wines our tasters picked to go with it.

Pairings

17 Sep 2026

Quiche Lorraine: the no-fuss recipe

A blind-baked case that never goes soggy, well-browned lardons and a barely set filling: quiche Lorraine the original way, with three white wines.

Pairings

17 Sep 2026

Oysters with shallot mignonette

A good plate of oysters needs only a mignonette made the day before, a little care when shucking and the right dry white. Here are three.

Pairings

17 Sep 2026

Gratin dauphinois: the original recipe

Potatoes pre-cooked in milk and cream, a garlic-rubbed dish and an hour in a gentle oven: gratin dauphinois as it was first made, with three whites.

Pairings

17 Sep 2026

Salade niçoise: the authentic recipe

Ripe tomatoes, eggs, anchovies or tuna, Niçoise olives and a drizzle of olive oil: the original niçoise, with three rosés to go with it.

Wine Terroirs

14 Sep 2026

Southern French whites are turning heads in global markets

White wines from southern France have secured their place in every well-curated portfolio. Fuelled by growing demand for freshness, balance and authenticity, they continue to attract consumers well beyond their home regions. We explore this momentum through the lens of seven estates in Languedoc and Corsica.