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"Serge Dubs, the best sommelier in the world, retires: 'He is part of the Auberge de l'Ill and part of the family.'"

13 Jul, 2026

After more than 50 years at the two-Michelin-starred Auberge de l'Ill, famous sommelier Serge Dubs will retire this Monday, July 13, 2026. Over time, close bonds have been forged—not only between the glass and the plate, but also between the sommelier and the Haeberlin family. In the kitchens of the...

Antinori takes helm of Primum Familiae Vini.

13 Jul, 2026

TASTE

Alessia Antinori has been appointed president of Primum Familiae Vini, the association of 12 historic family-owned wine estates, placing culture, architecture and heritage at the centre of its agenda for the year ahead. Primum Familiae Vini (PFV), the association representing 12 of the world’s leading family-owned wine estates, has appointed...

WSET: The World's Leading Wine Qualification Arrives in Beaune.

07 Jul, 2026

EVENTS

The Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne is taking another major step in its international development. Through its Wine School, it is announcing a partnership with Esprits de Vins, the wine education company led by Fabrice Sommier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Sommellerie and President of the French Sommeliers...