
Why Are Wineries Called ‘Chateau’? (in France and Elsewhere!)
Julien explains why wineries use “Chateau” and how the term spread beyond France.

Julien explains why wineries use “Chateau” and how the term spread beyond France.

A reminder that the best bottle is not the one chosen by season, but the one that feels right in the moment.

French appellations, Italian classifications, and New World grape labeling explained in one practical guide.

A reflection on why expensive bottles do not always deliver more meaning, and how context changes what a wine is worth.

Can you talk like a sommelier? Julien Miquel breaks down wine vocabulary and shows how the right words can change the way you taste and understand wine.