May is the month when vine branches burst into growth, developing until flowering begins in June. To get the vines in the best possible condition, we rely on a few viticultural practices—suckering, disbudding and trellising. Explanations below!

You’re at the store looking for a new wine to try. You scan the bottles and your eyes are drawn to a label which piques your curiosity. We’ve all been there, right?
At Gabriel Meffre, we place great importance in this tiny piece of paper that speaks volumes. It’s also a visual lens one can look through to tell a story about who we are.

Every year, over 10 billion corks are produced each year around the world. You might think of natural cork as a symbol of quality, the sign of a fine wine? In some cases, yes, but there are alternatives to the traditional cork that offer surprising benefits.

A morsel of white chocolate, Black Forest gâteau, pieces of stem ginger wrapped in chocolate, or Mexican chicken in chocolate sauce—all very appetising, but which wine would you serve with each one? Food and wine pairings factor in a combination of elements, such as the terroir, our powers of concentration, the circumstances of the tasting session, our sense memory and more. We guide you through some of the basic principles of this fascinating world!