IT WAS THE ENGLISH SCHOLARGeorge Saintsbury who wrote in his classic 1920 wine ledger "Notes on a Cellar-Book" that with wine, like books, he always tried to steer from the known to the unknown. It's ...

If you’ve ever had French food, you’ve probably had Burgundy wine. It’s what’s used in classic dishes like coq au vin and bœuf bourguignon—it’s right there in the name, “Bourgogne,” the French word ...

As you may have heard, the Summer Olympics start later this week. And just in case you have been lucky enough to miss the non-stop ads promoting this event for the past few years, the Olympics will be ...

These include a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, a Champagne, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley, a Cru ...

For all the talk of California and Italy and so on, French wine remains the North Star of the wine world—a guiding light for all others. That can leave the impression that it’s unchanged and ...

Listen, I’m no sommelier, but I know my wines. I’ve sampled bottles made by a French winemaker who died in World War Two. I’ve sipped 1960 Châteauneuf-du-pape that cost more than my car. I’ve traveled ...

A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without indulging in France’s most iconic culinary delights, from buttery croissants to fine cheeses and wine. But even the most savvy gourmands may be overwhelmed ...

And in recent years, London’s wine-lovers have started celebrating too. Every year, some the capital’s finest restaurants and wine bars host tastings, suppers and parties to welcome the newest batch ...