As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, the spirit of this zodiac—dynamic, noble, and independent—resonates deeply with the world of fine wine. For the discerning Hong Kong collector, a cellar is more than a storage space; it is a stable of thoroughbreds, each bottle waiting for the right moment to […]

As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, the spirit of this zodiac—dynamic, noble, and independent—resonates deeply with the world of fine wine. For the discerning Hong Kong collector, a cellar is more than a storage space; it is a stable of thoroughbreds, each bottle waiting for the right moment to […]

Gevrey-Chambertin has transitioned from a 1980s identity of “masculine” rusticity and tough tannins into a modern era defined by ethereal purity. While the 1990s and early 2000s saw a trend toward heavy extraction and use of new oak to create “richer” wines, today’s top producers, such as Arnaud Mortet and Duroché, have pivoted toward a […]

From a private experiment to Italy’s most prestigious single-estate DOC, Sassicaia has redefined global viticulture. By blending Bordeaux structure with Tuscan soul, Tenuta San Guido crafts “lithe marathon runners”—vines that transform Mediterranean sun into timeless masterpieces of elegance, mineral tension, and unparalleled aging potential.

The ascendance of Domaine Charles Lachaux to the pinnacle of Burgundy’s elite is a narrative of profound and simultaneous revolution, encompassing both the historic family estate and a intimately personal micro-négoce venture. This négocé, distinct from the domaine, originated in 2018 from Charles Lachaux’s fervent conviction in the potential of Aligoté, a belief crystallized during […]