The finest expression in the aroma with an abundance of tones of sweet garden fruits, lemongrass, bergamot and honey. In the taste, endless and enveloping. At the same time, both vintages 2000 and 2002 were very close in level. Simply luxurious wine!

You may praise anything and make some young somms believe it’s good, but for true professionals – the wine will always speak for itself more than anyone else.

Petrus – the name itself determines the greatness of this wine. The name of the founder of the Holy See in the Vatican has largely become decisive in the history of this wine. Let’s look at this great estate closer and examine some notable facts about it.

The location of this vineyard is very specific compared with other similar sites in other communes of the Cote de Nuits. For example, in Vosne-Romanee such vineyards as Aux Reignots and Les Petits Monts also have quite steep slopes, but they produce much simpler wines.

While Bordeaux En Primeurs week is approaching, we remember the important persons of this iconic wine region. It was really hard to mention all of the Bordeaux VIPs, so we made this short list which shall be continued in the next part of this article. 

There’s a popular joke among sommeliers: “We had a vertical tasting that eventually went horizontal”, meaning that the tasting has become a party. Actually there is much more meaning in these two terms. Lets’ disclose it once and for all.

When you buy top Bordeaux wines, you not only get the wine now – you get a wine for which the concept of “now” will be applicable for decades further. For those – time is a kind of spice. This is where Einstein’s concept of time’s materiality flourish like Eden’s garden flowers.

Disclaimer: Donald Trump is a teetotaller, same as Joe Biden. But there were times when U.S. presidents did not mind having a glass of Pinot or Champagne. Those days are far gone but we, the people, remember them well. So, what wines did the presidents prefer?

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.

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.

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!

La Paulée is more than just a festival. It’s a celebration of camaraderie, laughter, and perhaps a few too many toasts. But this is what we love about it! Here's our view on one of the greatest Burgundy wine gatherings.

Wine production in the world is the lowest since 1961; LVMH’s wine sales plunge; California wildfires kill the wine industry; Canada’s tariffs on Californian wine; High tariffs on European wine looming

Bordeaux En Primeurs; Burgundy’s 2022 and 2023 first tastings; California wildfires; ProWein Business Report 2025; New alcohol consumption guidelines from U.S.

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.

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

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.

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

In Bordeaux some chateaux are situated in close proximity to top luxury estates. Quality to value balance there is just perfect. If you try them, chances are high that you will have an ideal bargain: more pleasure for less resources. 

 We picked some of the most notable New Year’s dishes from the White House Cookbook and found the appropriate wine pairings for them.

In 1789, when George Washington declared a day of national thanksgiving, Americans were eating a lot of turkey but they didn’t link the bird with the holiday. The historical thing happened in 1827, when Sarah Josepha Hale mentioned turkey in her novel Northwood...

#1 are thick, deep red wines that, if you will, represent blood and make you a classiest vampire in the neighborhood. #2 – here we have something deeply intelligent. These wines are connected with moon cycles, have no artificial additives and hence – represent the mystic power of Earth. We call them witches brews. #3 are bottles with a killer dark and gloomy design that will set the style to the whole party.

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.

Guide to Bordeaux: the left and the right banks, main AOCs, grape varieties and the most notable chateaux.

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.

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

Chardonnay: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.

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.

The compact guide to wine yeasts – how do they work, why do they make wine and what does it have to do with carbon footprint.

Storage is one of the crucial stages of fine wine’s life. If it has a great aging potential, it needs very specific conditions to evolve properly.

Kinds, shapes and sizes of wine barrels and how they influence the taste and aromas of your favorite wine.