THE WORLD OF FINE WINE ISSUE 63

Discover the Issue 63 of the magazine The World of Fine Wine Magazine, publication of March 2019, an international reference publication that explores the culture, philosophy, and tasting of great wines of the world.

In this richly illustrated volume, the greatest authors and critics provide in-depth analyses, portraits of iconic domains and of the stories of the land that shape the global wine scene.

🍇 Key topics and notable articles

• Anne Krebiehl MW : Pinot Noir Vignettes, a tribute to the king grape variety of Burgundy and its aromatic complexity.

• William Kelley : a double exploration of the Claude Dugat Estate and of the Domaine Dugat-Py, two legendary signatures of Gevrey-Chambertin.

• Jon Wyand : Scenes from a Harvest: 2018 Côte Chalonnaise, superb photographic report at the heart of the grape harvest.

• Bruce Schoenfeld : À la poursuite de Prieto Picudo, a dive into lesser-known Spanish wines.

• Hugh Johnson : Harrumph, a witty chronicle from a giant of wine journalism.

• Simon Woolf : Contre la tyrannie de la nomenclature et de la catégorisation des couleurs, reflection on the freedom of wine styles and colors.

• Rod Phillips : A Priest and His Wine: Volnay 1726–76, historical journey through the Burgundian archives.

• Tim James : American Dreams in South African Winelands, portrait of the transatlantic ambitions of the wine-producing Cape.

• Miquel Hudin : L'ascension du sec dans une terre intermédiaire, study on emerging dry wines.

🍷 Iconic tastings and analyses

• Michael Schuster signs an exceptional tasting of the 2016 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, model of elegance and precision.

• Simon Field MW explore the Grande Dame 2008 from Veuve Clicquot and the verticality of Dom Pérignon 1990–2009, while Joanna Simon comment the Dom Ruinart 2007.

• Margaret Rand looks into Nyetimber 1086, English icon of sparkling wines.

• Sarah Ahmed present Yalumba The Caley 2013, masterful alliance between Shiraz and Cabernet.

• Joanna Simon is interested in Tenuta Luce, expression of contemporary Tuscan style.

• Elin McCoy Retrace 30 Years of Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant, the story of a Californian wine legend.

🧭 Tasting notes

The sections Dégustations of this issue cover:

• Burgundy 2017 : balance and purity restored,

• Barbaresco 2015 : the grace of Nebbiolo in a sunny vintage,

• Scheurebe : unique grape variety from Germany,

• Reds of Languedoc : authenticity and diversity of the southern terroirs.

📖 A review of excellence

Written by Masters of Wine, sommeliers and specialized journalists, Le Monde de Fine Wine is recognized for its intellectual and sensory approach wine.
Each number is a reference for collectors, tasters, and professionals, offering both a cultural and critical perspective on the world of wine.

Ideal for enriching your oenological library or complete your collection of historical numbers of the review.

🔍 Characteristics

• Full title: Le Monde de Fine Wine - Issue 63

• Release date: March 2019

• Editor: The World of Fine Wine Publications

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback / Magazine

• Content: Articles, reports, tastings, photographs

• Main themes: Burgundy, Champagne, wines of the world, tasting, critique, history of wine

• ISSN / Reference: Issue63