With young winemakers taking over from their parents and keen outsiders moving in. The world's most venerated wine region is bursting with talent - and there's never been a better time to buy
For many reasons (not all of them positive), 2009 is one of the most famous vintages ever produced in Bordeaux. Ella Lister finds out how the wines are looking ten years on
Cornas has languished in the shadow of the great northern Rhône appelations. But it's now thrillingly at the forefront of the list of the world's great Syrahs
One of the loveliest wine regions of France is shaking off the curse of Beaujolais Nouveau and rebuilding its reputation as a producer of light, seductive, world-beating red wines
The rising prominence of Grower Champagne is emphasising the importance of winemaking, terroir and viticulture
From a £50 Jacquesson to a £500 Salon and beyond, we have tasted 36 prestige cuvée, vintage and non-vintage Champagnes: one of the world's great wine regions in all its wonderful variety