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Can You Actually Visit Ruinart in 2026?
Can You Actually Visit Ruinart in 2026? Yes, but not by walking up to the gate in Reims.
Aug 25, 2026 · 12 min read
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Champagne House Tours: Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon
Champagne house tours at Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon require pre-arranged appointments, direct contact, and serious planning before you travel.
How to Visit Bollinger (and What It's Actually Like in 2026)
How to Visit Bollinger in Aÿ in 2026: Appointments, Tours, and What to Expect Yes, you can visit Bollinger, but not by walking up to the gate in Aÿ and knocking.
What a Visit to Louis Roederer Actually Involves
What a Visit to Louis Roederer Actually Involves The confirmation email arrives from Reims, and with it a quiet clarification: Louis Roederer does not run an open cellar door.
Fine Wine Market Recovery: Mouton and Champagne Lead
Liv-ex data points to a fine wine floor: Mouton Rothschild 2015, Lafite 2015 and non-vintage Champagne now lead the recovery.
Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: Five Daughters, Two Medals
The Maison Les Cinq Filles founder moved from Copenhagen’s Michelin restaurants to Champagne, with two 2026 medals and five daughters in view.
Billecart-Salmon Ratafia Arrives After 208 Years
Billecart-Salmon’s first Ratafia reaches Asia-Pacific in autumn 2026, with only two barrels from Clos Saint Hilaire Pinot Noir.
Billecart-Salmon Ratafia Heads to Asia in 2026
After 208 years, Billecart-Salmon sends its first Ratafia Champenois to Asia-Pacific, with Rosewood Hong Kong and Agnes Brisbane on the list.
Planning a Visit to Jacques Selosse in 2026
Planning a visit to Jacques Selosse in 2026 offers a distinctive opportunity to explore the renowned champagne house's precise offerings and rich heritage. Experience the artistry behind each bottle firsthand.
Visiting Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers: What to Know Before You Go in 2026
Visiting Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers: Your 2026 Access Guide The abbey at Hautvillers sits above the Marne valley on a ridge of chalk and clay, its terrace looking out over the Montagne de Reims.
Planning a Visit to Krug in 2026
Planning a Visit to Krug in 2026 Krug does not operate a public tasting room. There is no walk-in cellar door, no open-house weekend, and no booking widget sitting on the homepage.
Breaky Bottom Sale: Sussex Wine History Changes Hands
Breaky Bottom Vineyard near Lewes is on the market for £4 million, marking its first sale since Peter Hall planted it in 1974.
Billecart-Salmon Ratafia Champenois Arrives in Asia
After 208 years, Billecart-Salmon turns second-press Pinot Noir must into an 18% Ratafia bound for Rosewood Hong Kong and Agnes.
Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: An Outsider’s House
Maison Les Cinq Filles, founded in 2017, now has 2026 Gold and Grand Master medals tied to Yvonne Seier Christensen’s name.
Cuvée Pietra Trentodoc Debuts in New York and NJ
San Leonardo’s 2021 Cuvée Pietra Trentodoc lands in New York and New Jersey: Chardonnay from Trentino vineyards up to 1,800 feet.
Pol Roger 2019 Vintage: Damien Cambres' First Solo Release
Pol Roger's 2019 vintage Champagne is the first made solely by cellar master Damien Cambres, from a harvest Hubert de Billy calls 'notable.'
Jul's Wine List: A Decanter Judge Brings 2,200 Bottles to St James's
Klearhos Kanellakis, a Decanter judge formerly of 67 Pall Mall, has opened London's most ambitious new wine program in a former banking hall, with 2,200 bottles and a 6.5-metre glass wall.
Breaky Bottom Vineyard Sale: £4M for England's Royal Supplier
According to The Drinks Business, the Sussex estate that poured sparkling wine at King Charles III's coronation is on the market for the first time since 1974, following founder Peter Hall's death.
Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: How an Outsider Built Excellence
Yvonne Seier Christensen's Maison Les Cinq Filles just won Grand Master at the 2026 Global Rosé Masters, a rare feat for a Champagne house founded less than a decade ago by a Danish outsider with no winemaking lineage.
Classic Rioja Winemakers Are Rewriting the Rules, And It's Working
Young winemakers in Rioja are challenging centuries-old conventions while expanding into sparkling wines, proving an old region can embrace radical change without losing its soul.
Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 Late Release: The 'Cristal of Cristals' Unveiled at 250th Anniversary
Champagne Louis Roederer unveiled a late-release Cristal 2008 at its 250th anniversary celebration in Reims, where cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon called the benchmark vintage 'the Cristal of Cristals.'
Birdsong 1996 Bordeaux Dinner: Krug At The Hearth
At Birdsong, 1996 Krug and First Growth Bordeaux met Chris Bleidorn's live-fire menu in a Pearl dinner built for collectors who care about the room as much as the bottles.
Santorini Drought Forces Winemakers Into Wastewater Irrigation Pivot
Santorini's 2025 harvest collapsed from 2,500 tons to 500 tons, pushing grape prices to €10/kg and forcing Domaine Sigalas to pilot wastewater irrigation as ancient basket vines die.
Planning a Visit to Krug in 2026
Planning a Visit to Krug in 2026 Krug does not operate a public tasting room. There is no walk-in cellar door, no open-house weekend, and no booking widget sitting on the homepage.
Fine White Wine Trading Up 650%: What Collectors Need to Know
Liv-ex data shows fine white wine trading has surged 650% since 2010. Here's what's driving it, and where the next opportunities lie.
How to Visit Krug: Booking the House and What the Tasting Is Like
How to Visit Krug: Planning Your Krug Champagne House Tour and What to Expect Krug does not operate a walk-in cellar door.
Piper-Heidsieck Marilyn Monroe Cuvée Marks Her Centennial
Piper-Heidsieck's limited-edition Marilyn Monroe cuvée lands June 1, 2026 — estate-approved portrait, hot-stamped signature, $70.99 SRP.
Stargazer Wines Tasmania: Sam Connew's Anti-Uniformity Conviction
Sam Connew founded Stargazer Wines in Coal River Valley in 2012. Now the 2025 ASVO Winemaker of the Year, her site-driven Riesling and Pinot Noir demand attention.
Chateau Montelena Marks 50 Years Since the Judgment of Paris with Two Debut Releases
Chateau Montelena launches its first sparkling wine and debut brandy to mark 50 years since the 1976 Judgment of Paris — both rooted in the original 1973 vineyards.
Uncorked: Modern Australia Brings 47 Producers to Singapore
47 Australian producers, 1,500 bottles, and unreleased wines land in Singapore 22–24 May for Uncorked: Modern Australia.
2018, 2019 & 2020 Champagne Vintages: A Collector's Window
Three consecutive fine Champagne vintages are hitting the market at once. Here's how to work through the releases — and build a cellar across all three.
Vin et Hip Hop Los Angeles 2026: The Debut Recap
Picture this: a darkened room in Los Angeles, a mixing board glowing in the low light, and a glass of 2013 Château d’Yquem catching the amber warmth of a nearby lamp. Mixing engineer Manny Marroquin cues up one of the tracks he shaped into a global hit — and the vintage in your…
La Paulée NYC 2026: Burgundy’s Legendary Festival Took Place March 25-28
La Paulée NYC 2026 ran in Manhattan from March 25 to 28, 2026, with dinners, tastings, seminars, and a Gala Dinner celebrating Burgundy’s leading domaines.
Vin et Hip Hop Los Angeles 2026: Burgundy’s Wine & Hip Hop Festival Made Its U.S. Debut
Vin et Hip Hop Los Angeles brought Burgundy winemaker dinners and hip hop culture to LA from March 17-19, 2026. Review the archival program and standout dinners.
What It's Like to Visit Napa's Three Most Exclusive Wineries (Harlan, Bond, Promontory)
The view when entering Promontory Napa Valley, California, is renowned for its internationally prominent wines and breathtakingly beautiful vineyards. Among its many esteemed wineries, three stand out for their exclusivity, unusual quality, and the memorable experiences they offer to a select few: Harlan Estate, Bond Winery, and Promontory Winery. 🍷...
What it's like to Visit Krug Champagne Winery
Experience an exclusive journey when you Visit Krug Champagne Winery in Reims. Discover the luxury and legacy of Krug Champagne firsthand.
Drinking cocktails at Here Nor There bar in Austin, Texas
Discover Here Nor There, Austin's exclusive speakeasy. Enjoy high-end cocktails in a cozy, vintage setting. Book Here Nor There for a distinctive night out.
Journey to the North: A Cristal Dinner with Louis Roederer at La Fête du Champagne LA 2025
Join an exclusive menu progression with rare vintages of Cristal at a distinctive Champagne dinner at Juliet in Culver City, featuring guided tastings and fine cuisine.
La Fête du Champagne New York City 2025: Champagne Extravaganza Archive
La Fête du Champagne New York City ran October 22-25, 2025, bringing dinners, seminars, tastings, and the Gala Dinner back to Manhattan.
La Fête du Champagne Los Angeles 2025: Champagne Event Archive
La Fête du Champagne Los Angeles ran November 13-15, 2025, with Champagne dinners, seminars, Apéro, Grand Tasting, and Gala Dinner events across LA.
Top 10 Food and Wine Festivals in Europe: A Must-Visit List
Explore Europe's top food and wine festivals, featuring distinctive culinary experiences and notable wine tastings across well-known regions.
Birdsong: Fine Dining in San Francisco at Its Finest
An Immersive Two-Michelin-Star Experience in SoMa The entrance to Birdsong Located in San Francisco’s SoMa district, Birdsong has earned...
America's Greatest Burgundy Event Came to San Francisco
La Paulée came to San Francisco from February 27 to March 1, 2025. Read our archival guide to the events and why Burgundy collectors paid attention.