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4th Châteauneuf-du-Pape Young Sommeliers Trophy: Jules Benoit wins the final
On Saturday, September 27, after a demanding final, Jules Benoit, a 28-year-old sommelier who works at the Couvent des Minimes in Mane, won the 4th edition of the Young Sommeliers Trophy, beating Loélie Leclerc and Maéva Rey. Photo from left to right: Maéva Rey (2nd prize), Loélie Leclerc (3rd prize), Jules Benoit (winner), and Rudyard Cailbault (special prize for the most deserving young sommelier). The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Winegrowers’ Union and the
2025 harvest in Sable de Camargue: a high-quality and promising vintage, which will have earned its keep
The sandy terroir of the Sable de Camargue AOP, tempered by maritime influences, provides ideal conditions for producing luminous and delicate “Gris” and “Gris de Gris” wines. Night harvests only The 2025 harvest began here two weeks ago and continues at night, under the starry sky, until dawn. From nightfall until early morning, the raisins destined for the Sable de Camargue AOP are harvested by the winegrowers, which preserves the
ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 – from 15 to 17 March 2026
Sets Bold New Standards for the Global Wine and Spirits Industry ProWein, the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits, is entering a new era. Rebranded as ProWein Düsseldorf, the 2026 edition will debut with a refreshed visual identity, a reimagined hall concept, and a range of innovative features designed to meet the challenges of today’s market. Under the inspiring new motto “Shape, Create, Elevate”, the event is positioning
The Sicilia DOC confirms its role as a leading player on the international stage
After a busy schedule of events in the U.S. in the first part of the year, the Sicilia DOC Consortium will be in Chicago for Vinitaly.USA in Chicago Palermo (Sicily), September 24, 2025 – The Sicilia DOC Wine Consortium will be among the key players at the upcoming edition of Vinitaly USA, scheduled for October 5–6 at Navy Pier in Chicago. The event, organized by Veronafiere-Vinitaly in collaboration with ITA
DO CAVA presents ambitious second Cava Meeting with a strong focus on internationalisation
More than 90 leading professionals from around the world will gather in Penedès on 10 and 11 November for this landmark event. Vilafranca del Penedès – 23rd September 2025. Under the title El Territorio del Cava (The Territory of Cava), the second edition of Cava Meeting will take place in Penedès on 10 and 11 November. Organised by DO CAVA, this major international forum will bring together over 90 leading
Launch of the new Vertdevin Website
Changes to Access to Our Tasting Notes Dear Winemakers, For many years, we have had the privilege of tasting your wines and highlighting, with passion, attention to detail, and rigor, the diversity and richness of your terroirs and the beauty that the world of wine has to offer. In 10 years, Vertdevin has evolved considerably, going from a personal media to a team of 12 journalists spread across