BATON CHARGE

Few personalities could survive a public removal' from Domaine de la Romane-Conti and bounce back with a biodynamic rival. But then, few French producers are as resolute and philosophical as Lalou Bize-Leroy. Monty Waldin meets the woman conducting the cosmic elements at Domaine Leroy.

MOVE OVER NOUVEAU

The race for Beaujolais Nouveau may be over, but more serious wines have joined the fight for market share. James Aufenast reportsThe race for Beaujolais Nouveau may be over, but more serious wines have joined the fight for market share. James Aufenast reportsThe race for Beaujolais Nouveau may be over, but more serious wines have joined the fight for market share. James Aufenast reports

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?

In the first of two special seasonal reports, Harpers rounds up the 2001 vintage from across the Northern Hemisphere

DOUBLE VISION

The Languedoc is a classically French conundrum. The region produces some of France's most distinctive entry-point varietals, yet is beset by intransigence and factions. Rosemary George MW reports on the growing gulf between those who reform and those who refuse

CHABLIS SEARCHES FOR 'DIVINE' WINE LIST

BURGUNDY SETS AGENDA

By Neil Beckett

SCREWCAPPERS SEEK CLOSURE

By Christian Davis

CLOUDY BAY GOES SCREWCAP

AUSTRIAN RIESLING COMES OUT ON TOP AGAIN

By Neil Beckett

BRANDING THE LOIRE

FRENCH GOVERNMENT REACTS TO WINE CRISIS WITH MAJOR SHAKE-UP

By David Williams

JEAN-CLAUDE MAS: MORE EFFORT NEEDED

By Jack Hibberd

'SUPER' AOCs PROPOSED

By David Williams

MICHEL LAROCHE IN GRIMSBY

By Jim Budd

BURGUNDY TASTING

CEPAGES DE FRANCE A 'NO-GO', SAYS SICHEL

By Jack Hibberd

GLENMORANGIE ADOPTS BOURGOGNE

DROUGHT HITS EUROPE: FRANCE AND ITALY SWEAT

BURGUNDY LAUNCHES MASSIVE CAMPAIGN

PRAHOVA VALLEY SHINES AT TASTING