The actress has written her first book, Kaddour. It’s the story of six days of mourning, from the news of her father’s death to his burial, during which she recalls all she knows about his childhood in Algeria, working in the fields, and all those years criss-crossing France as a delivery driver… A portrait that gives […]
The story of this American wine enthusiast, whose expertise in chemotherapy implants has led to the creation of one of the world’s best systems for serving and preserving wine, is a fascinating one. Here’s a look back at the story and its happy aftermath… Before you turned to the medical industry, you were already a […]
In 2019, this son of a winegrower from Chavot-Courcourt took over the management of the cooperative in the village where he grew up. Three vintages later, the success is undeniable. We take a look back at this success story, the fruit of an atypical approach. You didn’t always want to be an oenologist, did you? […]
In just 11 years, this complete self-taught chef has earned himself a nickname, ‘The Pasta Man’, and over 812,000 followers on his Instagram account. In London’s Soho district, ‘his’ restaurant 180 The Strand is always busy. To coincide with the release in France of his second book, Pasta Masterclass, we take a look back at this […]
Over a year ago, this M.O.F. and France’s Best Sommelier published Mille Vignes – Penser le vin de demain. A book that questions our certainties as oenophiles, and opens up a whole new world of possibilities. From New York, the beverage director of TriBeCa’s Chambers restaurant looks back on her work, on this book that has become a benchmark […]
In just 5 years, this former Tokyo sommelier has made a name for himself in Burgundy. He’s sure to be one of tomorrow’s greats. On his return from the capital, where he presented his wines to the sommelier of the Plénitude – Cheval Blanc Paris*** restaurant, the young Japanese sommelier talks frankly about his vision and his […]
In 2018, this former Bordeaux crus classés broker co-founded the Sydonios wine glass company. Since then, his mouth-blown creations have made a name for themselves in Champagne and Bordeaux, before going international. Here’s a look back at his conversion, the approach he has taken and his future projects… How did Sydonios come about? As a wine broker […]
4 years ago, as Vin & Société’s Digital Communications Manager, she was in charge of launching Vinsta, the digital medium of this association representing the entire French wine industry. A success, followed by the release of a paper guide by Hachette. Here’s a quick interview, as an appetizer, before her visit to the Athenaeum for […]
The Meilleur Ouvrier de France that he is, at the head of 9 shops in and around Paris, has forgotten nothing of his roots. The son of a baker and grandson of a farmer, he remains very attached to the world of farming. So much so that he owns his own almond fields and, just […]
Since 2014, she has made a name for herself at Éditions Jean Lenoir. Created by her father, around the famous book-object that allows you to understand wines by smell and better analyse their tasting. Here’s a look back at this amazing saga… How did Jean Lenoir go from deputy director of the Maison de la […]
A map enthusiast, this journalist and taster has been exploring Burgundy for two decades, notably through his publications in the Collection Pierre Poupon. The proof is in his latest book. More than just a plot-by-plot atlas, it’s a spotlight on the men and women who ‘make’ the most prominent climats in Burgundy’s vineyards. Here are […]
Since 2018, the co-founder of the Eataly shops, among others, has entrusted his “young” Barolo estate to his daughters. They now run it with complete freedom, uninhibited, but with respect for local traditions. The result? Wines which, while respecting the canons of the vineyard, show a touching freshness and delicacy. Here are some explanations… As early […]
