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Domaine de la Cote

Comparing Domaine de la Côte and Kei Shiogai

We have wines that are like twins but made in different places and by different masters. Comparing Domaine de la...

Modern Burgundy

The Vertical of Armand Rousseau – The Sidemarks

The name Armand Rousseau in the hierarchy of great Burgundy estates occupies the same place as DRC and other historical...

Modern Burgundy

Ode To Modern Burgundy

Today's Burgundy is a kaleidoscope of geniuses, multiplied by endless evolution and a variety of styles that can hardly be...

Château Pétrus set

The Sense of Château Pétrus

The history of Petrus begins in 1837. Some of the oldest vineyards and absolute perfectionism at the winery are the...

Domaine de la Cote

Comparing Domaine de la Côte and Kei Shiogai

We have wines that are like twins but made in different places and by different masters. Comparing Domaine de la Côte and Kei Shiogai Gevrey-Chambertin.

Modern Burgundy

The Vertical of Armand Rousseau – The Sidemarks

The name Armand Rousseau in the hierarchy of great Burgundy estates occupies the same place as DRC and other historical estates. Here’s some thoughts on its most prominent vintages.

Modern Burgundy

Ode To Modern Burgundy

Today's Burgundy is a kaleidoscope of geniuses, multiplied by endless evolution and a variety of styles that can hardly be classified into separate groups. In any case, none of these winemakers would want to be classified anywhere.

Château Pétrus set

The Sense of Château Pétrus

The history of Petrus begins in 1837. Some of the oldest vineyards and absolute perfectionism at the winery are the basis of the level of this wine. The main thing that I realized is that Petrus of the 90s and 00s are two fundamentally different wines.

Knowledge

Scott Becker, Realm Cellars

Scott Becker of Realm Cellars: “Absurdism Implies Questioning the Meaning of Life”

We’re incredibly fortunate to have sat down with Scott Becker, the co-founder and visionary behind Realm Cellars, whose leadership has...

Bordeaux En Primeurs 2024

Inside Bordeaux 2024: How Different AOCs Fared

The 2024 vintage proves exactly why Futures still matter. With climate pushing Bordeaux’s margins, the differences between terroirs have never...

Bordeaux Bottle Sizes

Bordeaux En Primeurs: Why Does The Size Matter?

 If you're considering investing in Bordeaux futures, En Primeur season offers a rare opportunity to secure your favorite wines in...

Bordeaux En Primeurs 2024

Bordeaux 2024: A Vintage on the Razor’s Edge

A cool, unpredictable season. Remarkable highs, sobering lows. Bordeaux’s 2024 vintage is a tightrope walk – but for those with...

Scott Becker, Realm Cellars

Scott Becker of Realm Cellars: “Absurdism Implies Questioning the Meaning of Life”

We’re incredibly fortunate to have sat down with Scott Becker, the co-founder and visionary behind Realm Cellars, whose leadership has helped shape not only the winery but the very conversation around modern Californian winemaking. We're proud to share this exclusive interview. 

Bordeaux En Primeurs 2024

Inside Bordeaux 2024: How Different AOCs Fared

The 2024 vintage proves exactly why Futures still matter. With climate pushing Bordeaux’s margins, the differences between terroirs have never been more meaningful.

Bordeaux Bottle Sizes

Bordeaux En Primeurs: Why Does The Size Matter?

 If you're considering investing in Bordeaux futures, En Primeur season offers a rare opportunity to secure your favorite wines in the bottle formats you truly want – from the charming half-bottle (375ml) all the way up to the majestic 18-liter Melchizedek.

Bordeaux En Primeurs 2024

Bordeaux 2024: A Vintage on the Razor’s Edge

A cool, unpredictable season. Remarkable highs, sobering lows. Bordeaux’s 2024 vintage is a tightrope walk – but for those with precision and nerve, the rewards are brilliant.

Quizzes

Wine Quizzes on Symbolicwines.com

Quiz: The Most Expensive Wines

If you read Media section on Symbolicwines.com, you are well informed about the most expensive wines on sale right now...

Wine Quizzes on Symbolicwines.com

Quiz: Check Your Sommelier Skills!

Welcome to this neat little somm knowledge quiz! Whether you're a MS, an enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating...

Wine Quizzes on Symbolicwines.com

Quiz: Check Your Winemaking Skills

We made this quiz for those whose knowledge is more than just tannins and acidity. Check if you’re a beginner,...

Wine Quizzes on Symbolicwines.com

Quiz: The Most Expensive Wines

If you read Media section on Symbolicwines.com, you are well informed about the most expensive wines on sale right now – we made an article about it. If not – we strongly advise to read it and then go back to this quiz.

Wine Quizzes on Symbolicwines.com

Quiz: Check Your Sommelier Skills!

Welcome to this neat little somm knowledge quiz! Whether you're a MS, an enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating world of wine, this quiz is going to be fun! On Symbolicwines.com we try to educate and entertain at the same time.

Wine Quizzes on Symbolicwines.com

Quiz: Check Your Winemaking Skills

We made this quiz for those whose knowledge is more than just tannins and acidity. Check if you’re a beginner, intermediate, advanced or expert!

NEWS

Battonage wine news 082825

Battonage World Wine News: 08-29-2025

Phylloxera Invades Canary Islands’ Vineyards for First Time; Wildfire Threatens Napa Valley Harvest; Château Lafleur is to Exit Bordeaux and...

Battonage World Wine News: 08-22-2025

Battonage World Wine News: 08-22-2025

Olympic Wine-Noodle Gate; Cypriot Dancer Towering with 511 Wine Glasses; Indian Wine Pops the Cork; Millennials & Merlot; China’s Bold...

World wine news

Battonage World Wine News: 04-04-2025

The new reality: +20% on European wines; A man killed by wine; Ugly wine by Ryan Reynolds; 4500 years ago...

Battonage wine news 082825

Battonage World Wine News: 08-29-2025

Phylloxera Invades Canary Islands’ Vineyards for First Time; Wildfire Threatens Napa Valley Harvest; Château Lafleur is to Exit Bordeaux and Pomerol Appellations Amid Climate Adaptation

Battonage World Wine News: 08-22-2025

Battonage World Wine News: 08-22-2025

Olympic Wine-Noodle Gate; Cypriot Dancer Towering with 511 Wine Glasses; Indian Wine Pops the Cork; Millennials & Merlot; China’s Bold March onto the Global Wine Map; Meghan’s Wine Still on the Shelf

World wine news

Battonage World Wine News: 04-04-2025

The new reality: +20% on European wines; A man killed by wine; Ugly wine by Ryan Reynolds; 4500 years ago the wine was an everyday drink

How wine is made

Malolactic fermentation

All You Need to Know About Malolactic Fermentation

Why do some wines have a creamy texture and buttery taste, while others are sharp? The secret lies in malolactic...

Champagne

The mystery of Champagne making

The process of Champagne making, broken down into steps, types of Champagnes and the best examples of them – in...

how rose wine is made

How wine is made: rose wine

Rose wine may be very different – from deep-coloured and full-bodied, to light and pale. It all depends on the...

how red wine is made

How wine is made: red dry wine

Guide to red winemaking. What defines red wine and how does the process of red vinification differ from white and...

Malolactic fermentation

All You Need to Know About Malolactic Fermentation

Why do some wines have a creamy texture and buttery taste, while others are sharp? The secret lies in malolactic fermentation – the conversion of sharp malic acid into soft lactic acid. It smooths out the profile of the wine and gives it a creamy, buttery flavor. Here’s what you need to know about malolactic.

Champagne

The mystery of Champagne making

The process of Champagne making, broken down into steps, types of Champagnes and the best examples of them – in the text below.
how rose wine is made

How wine is made: rose wine

Rose wine may be very different – from deep-coloured and full-bodied, to light and pale. It all depends on the winemaking process. Let’s look at rose from a winemaker’s point of view.

how red wine is made

How wine is made: red dry wine

Guide to red winemaking. What defines red wine and how does the process of red vinification differ from white and rose.

Reviews

Perfect Pairings Article Red Wines

Perfect Pairings for Every Type of Wine Pt 2: The Red Wines

What's for dinner? It's always the question. And if you're as into wine as we are, you already know the...

White wine pairings

Perfect Pairings for Every Type of Wine Pt 1: The White Wines

Whenever you're stuck planning a meal, think of this as your sommelier’s compass. Today, we’re diving into the world of...

5 of the Best Whites In Bordeaux’s 2024 Vintage

5 of the Best Whites In Bordeaux’s 2024 Vintage

These 5 white wines show how dramatically whites and reds’ desirable weather conditions differ. While the reds in 2024 were...

Bordeaux 2024

Price/quality ratio: Bordeaux 2024’s affordable luxury

5 wines from Bordeaux 2024’s freshly released vintage, that prove that every downside has its benefit. These highly rated chateaux...

Perfect Pairings Article Red Wines

Perfect Pairings for Every Type of Wine Pt 2: The Red Wines

What's for dinner? It's always the question. And if you're as into wine as we are, you already know the best place to start: with the wine. Today, we’re exploring red wines and their most popular styles.

White wine pairings

Perfect Pairings for Every Type of Wine Pt 1: The White Wines

Whenever you're stuck planning a meal, think of this as your sommelier’s compass. Today, we’re diving into the world of white wines – in their most popular and food-friendly forms.

5 of the Best Whites In Bordeaux’s 2024 Vintage

5 of the Best Whites In Bordeaux’s 2024 Vintage

These 5 white wines show how dramatically whites and reds’ desirable weather conditions differ. While the reds in 2024 were struggling, the whites celebrated the better year.

Bordeaux 2024

Price/quality ratio: Bordeaux 2024’s affordable luxury

5 wines from Bordeaux 2024’s freshly released vintage, that prove that every downside has its benefit. These highly rated chateaux are really fairly priced.

Wine regions

Californian wine brief history

Brief but complete history of Californian winemaking

This history of winemaking is probably one of the youngest but also it’s the most exciting one. From the first...

Wine route of Burgundy

Wine regions: Burgundy

Welcome to the detailed guide to Burgundy’s wines. Here you can find Burgundy’s ancient winemaking history, grape varieties, main AOCs,...

Californian wine brief history

Brief but complete history of Californian winemaking

This history of winemaking is probably one of the youngest but also it’s the most exciting one. From the first missionaries and gold miners to Robert Parker and TikTok bloggers – this article features all the key moments of California wine history. 

Wine route of Burgundy

Wine regions: Burgundy

Welcome to the detailed guide to Burgundy’s wines. Here you can find Burgundy’s ancient winemaking history, grape varieties, main AOCs, and some of the most notable wines.

Grape Varieties

Merlot grape variety

Grape Varieties: Merlot

Merlot has earned its place in the pantheon of great grapes. The most famous Merlots hail from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion,...

Ripe Sauvignon blanc

Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is the most prominent and famous aromatic white variety. It’s origin is in Loire and Bordeaux but it...

Pinot Noir grape variety

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

Aromas, flavors, regions and styles of Pinot Noir – the most intelligent and hard-to-handle variety in the world.

Merlot grape variety

Grape Varieties: Merlot

Merlot has earned its place in the pantheon of great grapes. The most famous Merlots hail from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, such as the legendary Château Pétrus.

Ripe Sauvignon blanc

Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is the most prominent and famous aromatic white variety. It’s origin is in Loire and Bordeaux but it found a new home all across the world, showing many kinds of aromatic profiles depending on the terroir and the winemaker’s techniques.

Pinot Noir grape variety

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

Aromas, flavors, regions and styles of Pinot Noir – the most intelligent and hard-to-handle variety in the world.

5 wine facts

Wine facts about Terroirs

5 Wine Facts: the Terroirs

Terroir is wine’s ultimate storyteller. It speaks in the minerality of a Chablis, the savory spice of a Syrah from...

Wine fermenters

5 Wine Facts: the Fermenters

From clay to steel, the vessel that houses fermenting wine plays a starring role in shaping its style, texture and...

Bordeaux en primeurs

5 Benefits of Buying Bordeaux Wine in Futures

We would like to point out the benefits of the wine futures system and find out what you will get...

Pierre Girardin

5 reasons to appreciate wines of Pierre Girardin

He’s a rising star of Burgundy and so, the prices of his wines are rising like they did on Meursault's...

Wine facts about Terroirs

5 Wine Facts: the Terroirs

Terroir is wine’s ultimate storyteller. It speaks in the minerality of a Chablis, the savory spice of a Syrah from the Northern Rhône, or the ocean-kissed salinity of a coastal Chardonnay.

Wine fermenters

5 Wine Facts: the Fermenters

From clay to steel, the vessel that houses fermenting wine plays a starring role in shaping its style, texture and flavor. Here are five fascinating facts worth toasting.

Bordeaux en primeurs

5 Benefits of Buying Bordeaux Wine in Futures

We would like to point out the benefits of the wine futures system and find out what you will get placing a pre-order on en primeurs wines that will arrive at your cellar by the end of 2020-s.

Pierre Girardin

5 reasons to appreciate wines of Pierre Girardin

He’s a rising star of Burgundy and so, the prices of his wines are rising like they did on Meursault's latest discovery, Arnaud Ente. If you don’t want to miss out on them, read the text below and make your conclusions.