‘clairette is the brother of grenache, and the perfect variety for revealing terroir here’

If any grape can be described as producing the Marmite of wine styles, it’s sauvignon blanc: you either love it or you hate it. This herbaceous, citrussy white goes from rustic, light workhorse in Fra

The pleasures and challenges of making – and describing – great wines

The majority of Switzerland’s wine is made in the French-speaking part of the country. The Rhône rises high in the Alps and transverses Valais, the largest wine region, before it flows into France. Im

New drinks and tipples to try

It’s October and Black History Month, and that’s why I’d like to celebrate the winemaking women of colour in the wine world who have triumphed over many challenges and have a fascinating story to tell

Discover hidden haven, Moliets-et-Maa – the perfect family getaway for all ages