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🌱 How did Viognier go from the brink of extinction to being planted around the world❓

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🍷 Have you ever tried Viognier❓

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January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Clos Lointain The Spectra Grenache 2023, France

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#grenache #frenchwine #LanguedocRoussillon #redwine #goodwine
Reddish in color with medium intensity. Fruity nose of red fruits with light oak, earth, vegetables, herbs, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, garrigue, spices, black tea and light pencil lead. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, sweet raspberries, light wood, tobacco, chocolates, river rocks, coffee, peppercorn, bitter herbs and light iron notes. Medium length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Grenache from Languedoc-Roussillon in France, is spicy and entertaining. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and fruit forward. Needs more time in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. This Single Vineyard Grenache is already showing nice elegance, and feels like a Southern Rhone red. Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Grenache Gris. 14.7% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $75. #grenache #frenchwine #LanguedocRoussillon #redwine #goodwine
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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FYI: French Wine Authorities Approve Sweetening of AOC Wines, Allowing Up to 9 Grams of Sugar per Liter #FrenchWine #AOCWines #WineLovers #SweetWines #Bordeaux
French Wine Authorities Approve Sweetening of AOC Wines, Allowing Up to 9 Grams of Sugar per Liter
Move aims to attract younger consumers as Bordeaux and Côtes-du-Rhône prepare to update rules for sweeter wine profiles
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January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Mouton Cadet #wine #merlot #baronphilippederothschild #bordeaux #frenchwine
January 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, France

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Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fresh red berries on the nose with Indian spices and chocolate notes. Medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing raspberries, cherries, black currants, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, coffee, wet leaves and herbs. Medium length on the finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This young Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is very approachable, and already drinking beautifully, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Well balanced and tangy, with good structure. Spicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated already. Complex and engaging. I had this wine as a 20 year old, and it was so much better with age. This 2022 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is already showing its possibilities. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Delicious by itself or with food. A blend of mostly Grenache, from 40 year old vines, with all 13 grapes allowed in the appellation. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $70.
January 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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...Still sensational value but I found this last bottle less interesting.

Good thing I have another bottle to give it a second chance.

2/2

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Wine label for Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut by Ployez-Jacquemart. Sparkling wine. from Champagne, Champagne, France. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
January 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut by Ployez-Jacquemart (2018) - 4 ⭐

Biscuit, brioche, and... is that lemon?

A nice acidity I don't remember from the last time I tried it.

It went great with smoked sardines and tuna gildas, which I didn't expect....

1/2

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Wine label for Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut by Ployez-Jacquemart. Sparkling wine. from Champagne, Champagne, France. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
January 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Extra Quality Brut Champagne by Ployez-Jacquemart (N.V.) - 4½ ⭐

Bone, talcum, then apple, toasted almonds, bit of licorice as it warms up, along with a slight hint of mead. I'd have said it was too interesting to be a champagne - much less at this price range!

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January 1, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Jacquesson & Fils Champagne sounds delightful🥂

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December 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut 2013, France

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Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut 2013, France #AgedWineTuesday Light golden in color. Strong nose of citrus, yeast, limes, minerals, green apples, sea salt, light earth and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles. Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, herbs, bread, yeast, minerals, spices and sea salt. Long finish with limes and bitter herbs. This 12 year old Champagne is starting to drink beautifully. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and easy drinking. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Robert Parker 95 points. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with food too. Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A small production of less than 12,000 bottles. Disgorged in 2021. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $200.
December 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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French Wine Authorities Approve Sweetening of AOC Wines, Allowing Up to 9 Grams of Sugar per Liter #Wine #FrenchWine #AOCWines #Bordeaux #CôtesduRhône
French Wine Authorities Approve Sweetening of AOC Wines, Allowing Up to 9 Grams of Sugar per Liter
Move aims to attract younger consumers as Bordeaux and Côtes-du-Rhône prepare to update rules for sweeter wine profiles
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December 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, France

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with spices and earth notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, light wood, spices, dark coffee, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This 3 year old red blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still young, but already complex and entertaining. Very approachable, powerful and fruit forward. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and other local varieties. Aged for 2 years in large French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.
December 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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FYI: One-Cent Wine Sparks Outcry Among French Producers Over Supermarket Pricing Practices #WineIndustry #FrenchWine #SupermarketPricing #WineProducers #CulturalValue
One-Cent Wine Sparks Outcry Among French Producers Over Supermarket Pricing Practices
Winemakers warn that ultra-low prices threaten livelihoods and undermine the cultural value of France’s iconic wine industry.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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FYI: French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 26% in Two Years Amid EU-Mercosur Trade Debate #FrenchWine #SpiritsExport #EUTrade #Mercosur #WineIndustry
French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 26% in Two Years Amid EU-Mercosur Trade Debate
Industry leaders back tariff cuts to access Mercosur markets as farmers protest deal over fears of increased competition and job losses
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December 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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👽 Why Did the Rhone Region Ban Flying Saucers❓

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☀️ Have you tried wines from southern Rhône❓

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Why Did the Rhone Region Ban Flying Saucers? Matt Walls Reveals the Story Behind Why That Rule Still Exists - Natalie MacLean
Which French wine region banned flying saucers from landing in its vineyards and why is the rule still there? How did the devastating February 1956 frost reshape the southern Rhône into the vineyard l...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Blanc de Blancs always feels so bright and celebratory🥂

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Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut Non Vintage, France

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Light yellow in color with a golden hue. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry to off dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing lemons, apples, spices, light yeast, minerals and light herbs. Short finish with limes and grapefruits. This French sparkling wine is easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Good for parties too. Better when properly chilled. 100% Chardonnay grapes were made in the Traditional Method. 11% alcohol by volume. 87 Points.
December 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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FYI: Castel Invests €10 Million in Non-Alcoholic Wine as 16% of French Consumers Embrace the Trend #NonAlcoholicWine #WineInvestment #FrenchWine #InnovationInWine #LoireAtlantique
Castel Invests €10 Million in Non-Alcoholic Wine as 16% of French Consumers Embrace the Trend
New Loire-Atlantique facility uses advanced technology to preserve flavor, with regulatory changes sought to boost innovation and market value
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December 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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One-Cent Wine Sparks Outcry Among French Producers Over Supermarket Pricing Practices #WineIndustry #FrenchWine #SupermarketPricing #WineProducers #CulturalHeritage
One-Cent Wine Sparks Outcry Among French Producers Over Supermarket Pricing Practices
Winemakers warn that ultra-low prices threaten livelihoods and undermine the cultural value of France’s iconic wine industry.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Bordeaux Winemakers Protest as Ukrainian Wine Tasting Highlights Local Crisis #Bordeaux #WineProtest #UkrainianWine #WineCulture #FrenchWine
Bordeaux Winemakers Protest as Ukrainian Wine Tasting Highlights Local Crisis
Tensions rise over cultural events amid financial struggles and declining demand in France’s renowned wine-producing region.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Well, I have now reached the classic three score years and ten, so I think I deserve a really nice bottle and here it is;

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December 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut Non Vintage, France

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Light yellow in color with a golden hue. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry to off dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing lemons, apples, spices, light yeast, minerals and light herbs. Short finish with limes and grapefruits. This French sparkling wine is easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Good for parties too. Better when properly chilled. 100% Chardonnay grapes were made in the Traditional Method. 11% alcohol by volume. 87 Points.
December 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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FYI: French Wine Giants Plan €320 Million Merger as Industry Faces Climate and Consumption Challenges #FrenchWine #WineIndustry #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Merger
French Wine Giants Plan €320 Million Merger as Industry Faces Climate and Consumption Challenges
Advini and Cordier by InVivo aim to boost global reach and profitability amid shifting market and environmental pressures.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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FYI: France Sets Uniform Reserve Limits for AOP Wines, Capping Bordeaux Reds at 30 Hectoliters per Hectare #Wine #AOP #Bordeaux #WineRegulation #FrenchWine
France Sets Uniform Reserve Limits for AOP Wines, Capping Bordeaux Reds at 30 Hectoliters per Hectare
New decree standardizes complementary volume rules across all appellations, aiming to boost flexibility and stabilize wine sector amid market shifts
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December 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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FYI: French Wine Sector Faces Crisis as Consumption Drops and Industry Calls for Immediate Action #FrenchWine #WineCrisis #WineIndustry #SupportLocalWineries #ClimateConcerns
French Wine Sector Faces Crisis as Consumption Drops and Industry Calls for Immediate Action
Producers urge policymakers to move beyond debate, seeking urgent support to address falling sales, climate threats, and regulatory complexity
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December 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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La Petite Perriere Sauvignon Blanc 2024, France

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Pale lemon in color with a golden hue. Fresh citrus fruits on the nose with minerals and spices. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, and bitter herbs. Medium finish with limes and bitter almonds. Crisp and refreshing with mild complexity. Easy drinking, good by itself, and better with food. Will pair nicely with fresh seafood. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 88 points.
December 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM