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Château Lafleur | Guinaudeau Vineyards
1 day ago
Also known as the Société Civile du Chateau Lafleur, the wine from these are unparalleled and hav...
Gamay | Banished Grape of Beaujolais
1 day ago
Fast Facts
The full name for Gamay is Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Outside France, Gamay is found pr...
Aligoté | Third Grape of Burgundy
6 days ago
Fast Facts
Sits within the Pinot family alongside Chardonnay
Large plantings in Bulgaria and Rom...
Wine Glass Styles | Every Wine Catered For
6 days ago
Originating from the Medieval times in the city of Venice, the wine glass as we know it today was...
Decanting | The Why and How
14 days ago
Definition: To pour liquid from one vessel to another.
Originally it was customary to decant wine...
Pinot Noir | Champion of Burgundy
15 days ago
Fast Facts
Sixth most planted grape varietal
Regions outside of France: West Germany, Northern I...
French Wine Labels Deciphered
April 27 2022
Many wine regions of the world are driven by grape varietal, and when purchasing a bottle, it is ...
Rhône Valley | Historic Region of Winemaking
April 27 2022
Fast Facts
Main Varietals: Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne
Second biggest AOC region in France, after...
Joseph Colin | Branching out from Tradition
April 20 2022
First trained in the art of making the family wine at Domaine Marc Colin, Joseph decided to branc...
Women In Wine | Burgundy Region
April 20 2022
Winemaking has always been considered a man’s world, especially in traditional regions such as Bu...
Viognier | Back From Near Extinction
April 13 2022
History
In 1781, the Viognier grape varietal was first mentioned by name, coinciding with the Co...
What is the 100 Point Wine Scale?
April 12 2022
In a nutshell, the 100 point scale, or any of the rating systems, are reviewers’ quantitative com...
Chocolate & Wine | An Indulgent Match
April 5 2022
Whether it's April and you’re loading up on chocolate eggs, or just enjoy treating yourself to a ...
Merlot | The red grape for white wine lovers
April 5 2022
Fast Facts
Low in tannins - perfect option for white wine drinkers
Second most planted grape var...
Alvina Pernot | Négoce Winemaker of Puligny-Montrachet
March 29 2022
From a distinguished family within the Puligny-Montrachet subregion, Alvina Pernot is a vigneron ...
Storing Wine | Do's and Don'ts
March 23 2022
Temperature
One of the most important elements to keeping your wine safe and stored correctly i...
Chenin Blanc | From Dry to Sweet and all in between
March 23 2022
Fast facts
Over 50% of Chenin Blanc vines are planted in South Africa
Before the 1970s introduce...
Syrah | Rhone Valley's Champion
March 16 2022
Fast facts
Many countries outside of France refer to it is Shiraz
Most expensive Syrah comes fro...
Wine Tools | Corkscrews
March 16 2022
Who else is so used to having screw caps on their wine that when they suddenly have a cork sealed...
Savoie | A Unique Mountainous Wine Region
March 8 2022
HISTORY
With over two millennia of history, the Savoie region (once considered part of the Elite ...
Cabernet Franc | Hardy Grape of the Loire Valley
March 3 2022
Fast Facts
Primarily found in: Loire Valley (France), Tuscany (Italy), Sierra Foothills (Califor...
Chardonnay | The Versatile White
February 23 2022
Fast Facts
Originated in Burgundy, France
The 5th most planted grape varietal in the world
Not g...
Provence | Where Rosé is Crafted to Perfection
February 16 2022
While Provence has quite recently become synonymous with Rosé production, a variety of wines have...
Sauternes | The Home of Divine Sweet Wines
February 9 2022
Sauternes is an appellation of Graves known for its intensely sweet, white, dessert wines .
Known...
The Loire Valley | An Oceanic Influence
February 9 2022
Proudly regarded as The Cradle of the French, as it is believed its residence speak the purest fo...
Vintages - Why are they important?
February 2 2022
Derived from vin, the French word for wine
Put simply, a vintage is the year in which the grapes ...
Appellation Types | appellation d'origine contrôlée
January 25 2022
‘controlled designation of origin’
Primarily used to identify where a wine’s grapes were grown,...
Orange Wines | What are they?
January 19 2022
Orange wine, Skin-contact white wine, Skin-fermented white wine, Amber wine
What is orange wine a...
Climats of Burgundy
January 12 2022
“Each Climat is a vine plot, with its own microclimate and specific geological conditions, which ...
Glossary of Wine Terms
December 14 2021
A.O.C
An acronym for the 'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée', the business of classifying wines in ...
Bottle Sealants - Cork vs Screw Caps
December 14 2021
As you may have noticed all of our Le Club wines are sealed with corks, all of varying different ...
Types of Fermentation Vessels
December 2 2021
Clay Amphorae
Positives: One of the most ancient and natural methods of winemaking. No addition...
Vinification Explained
November 24 2021
The conversion of the juice of the grapes to wine through the process of fermentation.
This is th...
Bordeaux | Home of the Heavenly & Divine Red Blends
November 23 2021
The Bordeaux wine region is the most renowned and storied wine region in the world. Its long history, which dates back to the Romans, the quality of the wines produced and its large area of production have created and built its insurmountable reputation. From red to white, rosé, sweet and sparkling wine.
Organic and Biodynamic | What's the difference?
November 23 2021
How many times have you seen the label "Organic" or Biodynamic" and wondered what the difference is between the two? Broadly speaking, both practices are focused on ensuring that the vines are grown completely free from chemical pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers and GMOs.
How to Serve a Glass of Champagne
November 23 2021
A guide to ensure no Champagne will be wasted!
Opening the Bottle:
Tilt the bottle slightly awa...