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Past editions
7 June 2026
A shop opens in Saint-Cyprien: behind the scenes of the works
June's big news: L'Amicale is opening a real store in Toulouse. The signing, the works, a Languedoc evening and a spotlight on the South-West.
11 May 2026
On the winemakers' road: Loire, Languedoc and the art of terroir
Two road trips to meet the winemakers, a deep dive into terroir, and the new arrivals in the cellar: Maxime Magnon, Cosse-Maisonneuve and La tête dans les étoiles.
7 April 2026
Languedoc-Roussillon, the quiet giant of French wine
A Chante Cocotte masterclass, wine events in English — even on boats — the website launch, and a deep dive into France's most exciting wine region.
5 March 2026
Bordeaux right bank vs left bank: what really changes in the glass
Ahead of our Bordeaux evening, here is the practical framework to understand styles, textures and pairings.
4 February 2026
Wine under veil, Valentine bubbles and belote: L'Amicale's February
The mysterious wine aged under a veil of yeast and its legendary vin jaune, a 100% bubbles tasting and the return of the belote tournament.
24 December 2025
One year already… and it is only the beginning
A year after the inauguration, time to say thank you: memories of the first year, the year-end openings and last-minute gift boxes.
4 December 2025
Champagne: the happy accident that became a superstar
History, terroirs and method of the king of celebrations, the champagnes available at the cellar, the Wine & Chocolate evening and L'Amicale's belote tournament.
4 November 2025
When the vine goes into 'stress' mode
Heat, thirst, too much sun: what the vine really goes through — plus this month's sale with Tempier, Les Terres Bariolées and Domaine Gasnier.
6 October 2025
Corbières: when flames threaten the vines and the people
After the summer fires in the Aude, time for solidarity: the story of a wounded region and two estates to support, glass in hand.
24 September 2025
Tasting calendar: the experience we want to build in Saint-Cyprien
Our tastings are more than a calendar. They shape the personality of the place and the way we want to talk about wine.
4 July 2025
The Bible, exclusive domains and the way we curate
A cellar selection matters only if it stays readable. That is the role of The Bible and our exclusive domains: making choice clearer without flattening it.