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Discover the Art of Drinking French

From sun-drenched Burgundy vineyards to candlelit Paris caves à vins — your guide to the wines, spirits, and cocktails of France.

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The Grand Crus of Burgundy: A Journey Through France's Most Hallowed Vineyards

Walking the Côte d'Or at harvest time, you understand why Burgundy's finest wines command reverence — and extraordinary prices.

2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti — Transcendent. Silky tannins, infinite finish.Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs NV — Crisp, mineral, utterly elegant.Château Pétrus 2015 — The definition of Pomerol. Plush, powerful, profound.Armagnac Darroze 1985 — Dried fruit, spice, and 40 years of patience.Lillet Blanc on ice with an orange slice — The perfect summer aperitif.2021 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet — Burgundy white at its most ethereal.Pastis de Marseille — Ice, water, and the scent of Provence in a glass.2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti — Transcendent. Silky tannins, infinite finish.Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs NV — Crisp, mineral, utterly elegant.Château Pétrus 2015 — The definition of Pomerol. Plush, powerful, profound.Armagnac Darroze 1985 — Dried fruit, spice, and 40 years of patience.Lillet Blanc on ice with an orange slice — The perfect summer aperitif.2021 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet — Burgundy white at its most ethereal.Pastis de Marseille — Ice, water, and the scent of Provence in a glass.

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Inside the Legendary Caves of Champagne: Where Bubbles Are Born

Beneath the chalk hills of Épernay, millions of bottles rest in cathedral-like cellars, slowly transforming into the world's most celebrated wine. We went underground to find out why Champagne is unlike anything else on earth.

Sophie Marchand·12 min read·August 2026