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On LVMH’s Bernard Arnault

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Harvest: Italy Overcomes a Damp 2023

Breast Cancer Survivors and Alcohol

A Riesling Royalty Succession Story • What can wine lovers expect from Trimbach’s 13th generation?

A Simple Salmon Canapé

SAVVY SHOPPER

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A New Cuvée, Rooted in the Past

Alcohol Czar? Nope, Heffalump

WINE & LUXURY BERNARD ARNAULT

THE WINE & SPIRITS PORTFOLIO • OF LVMH’S 75 BRANDS, 29 ARE WINERIES OR SPIRITS PRODUCERS, RANGING FROM SOME OF CHAMPAGNE’S BIGGESTS NAMES TO PROVENÇAL ROSÉ PRODUCERS TO ICONS SUCH AS CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM AND CHEVAL BLANC TO NAMES SUCH AS COLGIN CELLARS AND BODEGA NUMANTHIA.

CHAMPAGNE'S SPARKLE • Quality—and prices—continue to rise as vintners respond to consumer demand

Alphabetical Guide to Champagne • More than 250 wines were tasted for this report. An in-depth analysis begins on page 48. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews using the online Wine Ratings search (with many notes also published in this issue’s Buying Guide).

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • A FEW OF OUR EDITORS’ FAVORITE THINGS TO GIVE THIS SEASON

FOR CHEESE NIBBLERS

FOR THE STYLISH CHEF

FOR THE COCKTAIL CONNOISSEUR

Subscriptions Make Great Gifts! • Our editors taste some great wine, digars, and whiskies. Find out which ones come out on top.

FOR CHOCOLATE (AND ART) LOVERS

FOR THE COFFEE OBSESSED

The good life magazine for men • To ensure that you never miss an issue

FOR REST AND RELAXATION

FOR OUTDOOR LIVING

MAYACAMAS ESTEEMED PAST, BRIGHT FUTURE • A DECADE INTO NEW OWNERSHIP, THIS HISTORIC PROPERTY IS PRIMED TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS

Tasting Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon • The 21 wines on this chart were reviewed by senior editor James Molesworth in a non-blind tasting this past September. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

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New Wines From Around the World

Sommelier Roundtable: Wine for Tailgate Parties