When, a decade and a half ago, I wrote The New France, I found myself repeatedly using one phrase in chapter after chapter: ‘non-interventionism’. Which was strange: it has no French equivalent. I wouldn’t even know how to translate it into French.
Viognier (white)
The 'hottest' of the Rhône Valley trio, which includes Marsanne and Roussanne. It’s not hard to see why Viognier became fashionable...
Decanter Features
Anything but oak
Is Italy’s love affair with the barrique over? Simon Woolf investigates
News
China threatens US wine with retaliatory tariffs
Chinese officials have threatened retaliatory tariffs on American wine...
Trivia
Tasting notes decoded: Jasmin, Pomegranate, Cranberry and Ginger
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine...
WSET and Wine Quiz
The Aromatic Wine Quiz – Test your knowledge
How much do you know about these spicy, floral wonders? Let's find out with...
Columns
Oak ageing holds key to wine sweetness
New research to discover how some of the world’s greatest wines develop...
Recipes and pairings
How to match wine with truffle recipes
Looking for a wine to go with truffle risotto or another truffle-based dish...
Travel Guides
Seven of the best Champagne houses to visit
Tyson Stelzer delves into his little black book and shares his top Champagne...
Keywords
Decanter World Wine Awards
Want to know how the judging and medal system works for the Decanter World...
Grapes
Semillon (white)
Semillon is at its most illustrious in the humid atmosphere of Sauternes and...