International

The Grenaches du Monde will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. Destination? Navarre in Spain and its long tradition of grenache. Producers wishing to enter their wines are now able to do so online at grenachesdumonde.com.
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Claude Taittinger, who led the eponymous Champagne house for most of the second half of the 20th century, died in Paris on Monday aged 94.
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It is not every day that Chateau Angélus releases a new wine; but yesterday was one such day – and what a wine it is, writes db’s Bordeaux correspondent, Colin Hay.  
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This month’s release of Château d’Yquem 2019 has been postponed until March next year as the famous sweet wine “enters a new chapter” and embarks on an “ambitious strategy”, according to CEO Pierre Lurton.
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Bollinger has launched a limited edition vintage Champagne called B13 to mark a “turbulent” harvest in the region.
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Champagne Bollinger is releasing a limited edition James Bond-themed Cuvée named 007 – marketed as the Champagne of Bond in line with the upcoming release of the latest movie in the franchise, No Time To Die.
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Australian brand Penfolds has expanded its burgeoning luxury wine portfolio, with the addition of two new ‘Superblends’ composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
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An in-depth scientific review that analysed the findings of multiple studies on the relationship between food groups and cardiovascular health has found that moderate wine, cheese and coffee consumption could be linked to a healthier heart. 
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Champagne growers have voted to change a century-old rule that establishes the necessary distance between vines, a move that has sparked an angry response from some sceptics. 
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