The Pope, the Rhône and the Birth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Before it became one of the Rhône Valley’s great wine names, Châteauneuf-du-Pape was shaped by po...

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The Women Behind the Wines We Love

From Burgundy to Champagne and the Rhône, a look at some of the women behind the estates in the Aether cellar. When we started putting this story together, it wasn't because we had deliberately bui...

Why Do F1 Drivers Spray Champagne?

The accidental tradition that became motorsport’s most famous celebration A Formula 1 driver wins a Grand Prix. He steps onto the podium, lifts the trophy, takes an oversized bottle of Champagne an...

What Wine Goes With Mala & Hotpot? 6 French Wines to Try in Singapore

Mala and wine might not sound like an obvious match. One is fiery, numbing, oily and intensely aromatic. The other is still too often associated with cheese boards, steaks and leisurely European di...

From Monaco to Singapore: 20 Years of Armand de Brignac

Thirty years after the release of Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z is back on stadium stages in 2026, celebrating a career that has continually crossed the boundaries between music, culture and business. Bu...

Inside the Hospices de Beaune: Burgundy’s Most Extraordinary Wine Auction

Every November, Burgundy’s wine world gathers in Beaune for an auction unlike any other. The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction brings together some of the region’s most celebrated vineyards, centurie...

French Wines Under S$100: Where to Find Real Value

Wine price and wine quality are related, but they are not the same thing. In France, some of the largest differences in price are driven by appellation prestige, vineyard scarcity and global demand...

Burgundy Wine in Singapore: Understanding the Region Through Its Terroirs

Burgundy Wine in Singapore: Understanding the Region Through Its Terroirs Few wine regions reward curiosity quite like Burgundy. On the surface, the formula appears remarkably simple. Red Burgundy...

Philippe Pacalet: A Singular Voice in Burgundy

Philippe Pacalet occupies a singular place in contemporary Burgundy. Based in Beaune, the winemaker has built an international following for wines of remarkable transparency, freshness and precisio...