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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 common are multi-vintage blends? - Ask Decanter
From Champagne Laurent-Perrier's Grand Siècle to the more recently launched Penfolds G3, how common are multi-vintage blends and what is the reason for them?
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.
Pinot Blanc (white)
[Grape Variety] Pinot Blanc is most commonly associated with the full-bodied dry white wines of Alsace