Andrew Jefford reports from the vineyard front line in the battle against the 'ever-worsening' problem of grapevine trunk disease.
Seven of the best Champagne houses to visit
Tyson Stelzer delves into his little black book and shares his top Champagne houses open to the public, to help you plan a winter getaway that is under one hour on the train east of Paris.
Tasting notes decoded: Bee Wax, Cumin, Bell Pepper, Cream
Get to grips with the some of the more obscure tasting notes used by wine experts, with graphics from the Decanter design team...
The world of Chinese sommeliers: Tansy Zhao
Hear Tansy's view on the most popular regions and producers in the market, and how should wine lovers approach food and drinks pairing.
How rosé Champagne is made
These wines are just as serious any other Champagne, says Michael Edwards, and the thirst for pink fizz – especially by younger drinkers – has led to huge investment in the category.
First impressions of Bordeaux 2017 barrel samples
Read Jane Anson's initial report on the key emerging characteristics of the Bordeaux 2017 vintage, and which areas look set to come out on top.
Carignan (red)
The most widely planted grape variety in France, this workhorse red grape abounds as a bush vine in the vineyards of southern France.