Wine52s latest case embarks on a wine journey aiming to show you the world of wine away from boundaries and stodgy tradition. This case showcases Vin de France, an arguably simple wine category without geographical indication or clear provenance. This would once have been something to avoid in the wine world, and indeed many drinkers still associate Vin de France with cheap and cheerful. But in recent years VdF has undergone a remarkable transformation. As experimentation trends in the wine…

Rose and Summer is a bit of a cliché, but much like American fighter pilots' synonymity with wearing aviators and leather jackets, these cliches exist for a reason – they’re natural fits. Summer has had a bumpy start so far, with searing heat matched only by a period of endless rain, but the sun is coming back and you’ll want to make sure you have the right drinks on hand! But why does rose go so well with Summer? It’s meant to be served chilled – perfect for refreshing yourself. It’s extremely…

The finale, part 6, combines two days in one where we had an amazing but extremely ambitious self-guided bike tour throughout various crus, our final official tour at Mercier and then last-minute tasting stops before returning on the Eurostar. There are of course quite a few routes that you can manage by bike around Champagne, but as we were based in Epernay, the route along the Marne was an obvious choice. There are a number of bike rentals in Epernay - We went for Facile-e-bike located at the…