Was the allure of absinthe – Romantic and malevolent by turns – simply the invention of the louche cafe crowd?

Joe Fattorini takes an affectionate look at the woman he calls ‘the Oprah of Wine’

Restaurant critic Andy Hayler has eaten in every three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the world – among many others. Here he explores the legendary, the great and the lesser-known establishments of the foodie capital of France

Alexandre Schmitt’s extraordinarily sensitive nose has the international winemaking elite scrambling to seek his opinion

Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Burgundy's Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, is a master of detail and a man of contrasts and balance, says Joe Fattorini

Built on ancient Roman foundations, it’s the smallest first-growth property in St-Emilion, and its wines are among the most sought after – and the most expensive – in the world

Benedikt Baltes, a young Pinot Noir winemaker in Franconia, wants German Spätburgunder to find its own identity – and is using Riesling as his benchmark

To be invited to one of Marina Olsson’s legendary tastings is a rare privilege, and a vertical of Clos des Goisses was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Christelle Guibert

You hardly notice the Macallan’s new distillery – until you get inside. Nina Caplan discovers the mystery of malt in a modern masterpiece