The house Pierre Gerbais is based in Celles-sur-Ource, a small village in the Côte des Bar. It’s been family-run for 8 generations, now led by Aurélien Gerbais (who took over from his father Pascal). They farm about 18 hectares organically/sustainably (certified HVE) and have been working without herbicides since 1996. They’re known for championing Pinot Blanc
In the summer of 2020, I had the incredible privilege of visiting the legendary Auberge de L'Ill for the very first time. Nestled in the charming village of Illhaeusern, about 15 miles north of Colmar, this iconic restaurant sits in the heart of the beautiful Alsace region, surrounded by half-timbered houses, flowers, and the gentle
What, you ask, is the big difference between Château d’Esclans’ two crown jewels—Garrus and Les Clans? Well, let’s start by tossing the word big out of the window. These two don’t compete; they coexist like elegant siblings who both went to top universities but chose different majors. In the glass, they’re nearly identical—pale, poised, and
We won’t whisper. Not today. Today we sing—loudly, joyfully, a little off‑key perhaps—because Whispering Angel turns twenty. I still remember that night as if Provence itself pressed it into my memory. It was 2 July 2016, and I was gliding through the warm, inky darkness in a borrowed car, heading toward Château d’Esclans. The occasion:
The annual overview tasting hosted by wine importer POOT from De Lier is an excellent opportunity to highlight exceptional wineries. This year, the prestigious Cos d'Estournel winery presented a series of wines. The 2019, 2020, and 2021 vintages were presented, as was their 2021 Pagodes de Cos rouge. We often overlook the fact that these
The Netherlands offers no shortage of exceptional dining experiences, yet First stands apart—a hidden gem where the moment you cross the threshold, the world outside seems to pause. Here, in this intimate space shaped by care and craft, your day gently recedes, giving way to something more personal, more timeless. At the heart of First
The Secrets of the Archangel: A New Mystery in the Judean Hills By Janna Rijpma-Meppelink In the late nineties of the last century I had the pleasure of meeting Eli Ben-Zaken for the first time during a dinner in Amsterdam. In that time his chardonnay made an indelible impression. Finally in 2011 I had the
A great article written by Britt Karlsson and printed in FORBES in 2021 How Texas Saved The French Wine Industry ByPer and Britt Karlsson, Contributor. Jan 18, 2021, 12:38pm ESTJan 18, 2021, 12:38pm EST A French botanist made an adventurous journey across the United States in the 1880s in search of an American grapevine suitable
Vinoloog & wijnschrijver Janna Rijpma Vrouwen kijken, proeven en ruiken beter dan mannen Ze herinnert zich nog levendig de eerste keer dat ze een bijzondere wijn dronk bij kennissen in Parijs. Een rode bourgogne uit Morey-Saint-Denis. Vanaf dat moment realiseerde ze zich dat wijn zo lekker maar vooral zo bijzonder kon zijn. Geboren in Winschoten
