It’s time to explore ‘suburban wine’

As land in France’s grand cru regions and the Napa Valley becomes eye-wateringly expensive, innovative winemakers are transforming previously unfashionable areas

Slow Travel: The best of the France’s countryside enjoyed on a luxury barge

  Luxury leisure and hotel company Belmond creates luxury barge adventures in rural France. Belmond Afloat is visiting the verdant and picturesque regions of Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, and Provence. In 1966 Richard Parsons, a Reuter’s news reporter, had the idea to convert an old coal barge into a passenger ship accommodating 20 guests to travel … Read more

A foodie homage to Catalonia: a tour of its unsung delta

Exploring the food and drink of the Ebro delta, our writer follows sustainably caught tuna from sea to plate, visits a ‘wine cathedral’ and samples Spanish sake

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is uplifting as the bubbles in a glass of champagne

  Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa debuted as Champagne’s first world-class wellness retreat. With views of the Champagne valley and immaculate gardens, all rooms feature Hermès amenities and offer guests access to the property’s world-class team who can craft curated itineraries throughout all seasons highlighting the best of the hotel and Champagne region – from … Read more

Penfolds is expanding its stable to include brandy, spirited wine and multi-country sourcing

Penfolds announced a new range – Penfolds Special Bottlings. Treasury Wine Estates‘ Penfolds winemaking team is engaging in a profound expansion of its core range. The move will broaden the luxury brand’s base and help future-proof Penfolds. From 2019, the Penfolds portfolio will include brandy, spirited wine and multi-country sourcing, announced Treasury Wine Estates, the … Read more

Les Journées Particulières 2018: 56 Maisons from the biggest luxury group to open doors on October 12, 13 and 14, 2018

  LVMH’s 4th edition of Les Journées Particulières has been redesigned to include even more luxury Houses and share more savoir faire. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, announced the launch of the 4th edition of Les Journées Particulières by LVMH (www.lesjourneesparticulieres.com). According to Arnault, the event he created in 2011, is … Read more