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2026年ヴィンテージ速報 ― 記録的に早く、少なく、それでも「良い年」になりそうな理由

記録的に早く始まり、量は過去30年でも指折りの少なさ。それでも造り手たちの声は明るい2026年の収穫。暑い年のワインの味わいの傾向と、ゴワゾ、フレールジャン・フレールから届いた現地の声、いま飲める「暑い年」のワインをご紹介します。

「足す」より「足さない」――フレールジャン・フレールに宿るブルゴーニュのエスプリ

当主ルドルフ氏の来日時に伺った話から、フレールジャン・フレールが大切にする「いかに加えないか」というドザージュの考え方と、ロゼやVV26に息づくブルゴーニュのDNAをご紹介します。

What are "Michelin Grapes"? Two Pauillac châteaux, a Second and Fifth Growth, received the same rating.

Michelin, known for its star ratings of restaurants, has launched "Michelin Grape," a new rating system for wine producers. This article explores Château Pichon Baron and Château Pontet-Canet, both...

Rather than scores, stars. 35 establishments chosen by a French rating magazine.

When it comes to wine rating magazines, the first names that come to mind are likely "Wine Advocate" and "Wine Spectator." Both originated in the US and use a point-based system to rate individual ...

Two Stars: Domaine Goisot Promoted in RVF's Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2026

La Revue du vin de France (RVF) is one of the most authoritative voices in French wine. In its Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2026, Domaine Goisot has been awarded two stars.

Domaine Combel-La-Serre promoted to two stars (★★) in France's leading guide, RVF 2027

One of France's most authoritative wine guides, La Revue du vin de France (RVF), has published its latest edition, the Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2027. In this revision, just 34 estates in ...

Drink the Person, Not the Label - How to Taste the Grower in the Glass

What are we actually choosing? You are standing in front of the shelves in a wine shop. Or you have just opened the list in a restaurant. What is it, in that moment, that guides your choice? Region...

From "Wakon Yosai" to "Yokon Wasai" - The Discerning Eye Behind Cepages

There was a time when Japan looked west to learn In the Meiji era, Japan lived by a phrase: wakon yosai - Japanese spirit, Western learning. Keep the heart of Japan, and take up the techniques of t...

The Evolution of Natural Winemaking — Sancerre Today, Through the Philosophy of Domaine Denizot

Domaine Denizot is based in Verdigny, one of Sancerre's finest villages. When Jennifer Denizot — proprietor and winemaker — visited Japan recently, we were fortunate enough to sit down with her. Wh...

The Complete Guide to the Burgundy Hierarchy — Understanding Grand Cru and Premier Cru

Introduction: Burgundy gets far more interesting once you understand the classification "They are both Burgundian Pinot Noir — so why is this bottle 3,000 yen and that one 30,000?" Anyone who has...