We begin by speaking about the weather. Francois de Nicolay, who today runs Domaine Chandon de Briailles together with his sister Claude de Nicolay, describes an unstable season marked by rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures. When I mention that Denmark is experiencing one of the coldest winters in years.

The history of Château Haut-Brion dates back to 1521, when the name was first linked to the area around Pessac, a few kilometers southwest of the city of Bordeaux. However, it was not until the famous 1855 classification, where they were named one of just five Premier Cru Classé estates, that the name truly became world famous.

I met Pierre-Jules Peyrat at No. 2 about an hour before he was scheduled to hold a masterclass, while the room was still settling into a pre-tasting state. He arrived smiling, talking, and immediately present. Within a few minutes, it became clear that Champagne is not simply something he works with.

Château de Verreux lies in Arbois, in eastern France’s Jura region, surrounded by vineyards and ancient marine fossils.The estate dates back to the 18th century and is officially listed as a protected historical monument.

The Brunel family has been present in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region for generations. In 1954 Lucien Brunel, Fabrice’s grandfather, gave the domaine the name Les Cailloux, “the pebbles,” a reference to the round stones that shape the soils of the appellation.

What if you could enjoy wine without the alcohol, and without losing the flavor, the feeling, or the ritual? Moderato Wines is making that possible. I spoke to co-founder Fabien Marchand-Cassagne to understand how they are using technology, tradition, and a lot of care to shape the future of wine.

I met Alban Cacaret, co-owner and director of Château Peyrassol, on a rainy day at Hotel Grand Joanne in Copenhagen. It’s the kind of day that feels like November, even though it's the end of May. But today, I’m tasting rosé. The contrast is not lost on Alban Cacaret, he laughs as he glances toward the windows: “Rosé is sunshine,” he says. “It’s meant for terraces, laughter, and warm evenings.”

When I had the chance to sit down with Nicolas Joly, one of the most passionate advocates of biodynamic winemaking, I knew it would be a conversation filled with insights.