In Spain, wine isn’t always reserved for dinner. Long before the first bite of tapas or a hearty paella, locals often gather around a glass of vermut, the country’s beloved aromatized wine, as part of a ritual that is equal parts tradition and social theater.

Burgundy is world renowned for its ageable, high-quality wines. Nestled in eastern France along a narrow stretch of limestone ridges, Burgundy is a prime example of how terroir can make a wine identifiably no matter what country it is enjoyed in. 

Few wine regions command as much reverence and global recognition as Bordeaux. Located in southwestern France near the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux isn’t just a place, it’s a benchmark for the wine industry. Its vineyards, châteauxs, and classification system are deeply entwined with the rise of global wine prestige.