Noble Rot Review Issue 32: Sacred Lunch (English edition)

The Noble Rot magazine comes back with his/her/their number 32, titled Déjeuner Sacré, published in June 2023. A true reference for enthusiasts of wine, of gastronomy and of contemporary culinary culture, this British magazine elegantly blends pleasure of taste, , critical thinking and offbeat humor.

🥂 Fergus Henderson, guest of honor

This issue pays tribute to Fergus Henderson, the legendary chef of the restaurant St. John in London, pioneer of nose-to-tail eating — this philosophy that values every part of the animal in cooking.
The team of Noble Rot draw up a intimate and vibrant portrait of this man who revolutionized modern gastronomy, influenced generations of chefs, and inspired international food culture.

🍷 Bordeaux, Between Tradition and Future

Heading to the Gironde : of Saint-Émilion to the Serious, the editorial team is questioning the future of the great Bordeaux wines. Faced with climate challenges and changing consumption patterns, the magazine explores how producers are reinventing their practices and identities, sometimes beyond the Historical names.

🌍 Wine World Tour

This number travels as far as the wine allows:

• Discovery of the Hokkaido, new Japanese wine-growing land, promise of a fascinating future.

• Zoom on the rise of English wine, notably the still wines that now rival European vintages.

• Overview of the World Sommelier Championships, where the best tasters compete in a demanding competition.

⚽ When Peter Crouch learns to taste

The former English international footballer Peter Crouch transforms into apprentice taster : under the expert eye of the Noble Rot team, he learns to recognize a wine corked, , oxidized or simply "bogging" — English humor in all its splendor.

✨ Chronicles, Tales and Rot Spirit

As always, the magazine is full of inspired feathers :

• DBC Pierre shares the discovery of a "unicorn" wine, rare and unforgettable.

• Henry Harris declares their love for the Tripe, popular dish rehabilitated.

• Marina O’Loughlin has fun defining the "Dadcore" restaurants, between nostalgia and sincerity.

• Dan Keeling is interested in physiological effects the different styles of wines.

• And even Keira Knightley sign a Restaurant review in Madrid — proof that Noble Rot knows how to attract both taste enthusiasts and movie stars.

💫 A cult magazine for wine lovers

With its unique tone, blending British humor, , Gastronomic reflection and sincere love of wine, , Noble Rot Issue 32 – Sacred Lunch confirms the cult status of the magazine founded by Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew.
Each page invites you to savor wine not as a luxury item, but as a living cultural expression.

A collector's item for any wine enthusiast, sommelier, restaurateur, or simple epicurean wishing to explore the world of wine differently — with spirit, elegance, and a touch of irreverence.

📘 Features

• Title: Noble Rot – Issue 32: Sacred Lunch

• Language: English 🇬🇧

• Editor: Noble Rot

• Publication date: June 2023

• Number of pages: 116

• Dimensions: 17 x 23 x 1 cm

• Type of work: Gastronomic Review / Magazine

• Themes: Wine, gastronomy, culture, Bordeaux, England, Japan, Fergus Henderson