The Blanco & Gomez Blog

Château Briefing | Episode 16: Rothschild Unveils New Single-Site Grand Cru Champagnes

Château Briefing | Episode 16: Rothschild Unvei...

In Episode 16 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore Champagne Barons de Rothschild's launch of two new single-site Grand Cru blanc de blancs — Les Maladries from Avize and...

Château Briefing | Episode 16: Rothschild Unvei...

In Episode 16 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore Champagne Barons de Rothschild's launch of two new single-site Grand Cru blanc de blancs — Les Maladries from Avize and...

Château Briefing | Episode 15: Texas Mission to Launch World's First Space Wine

Château Briefing | Episode 15: Texas Mission to...

In Episode 15 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore Texas A&M University's remarkable mission to send grape seeds to the International Space Station — studying the effects of cosmic...

Château Briefing | Episode 15: Texas Mission to...

In Episode 15 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore Texas A&M University's remarkable mission to send grape seeds to the International Space Station — studying the effects of cosmic...

Château Briefing | Episode 14: Global Trends and Identities in Fine Wine Collecting

Château Briefing | Episode 14: Global Trends an...

In Episode 14 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore whether fine wine collectors share universal characteristics across global markets — examining Areni Global's research into the surprisingly similar behaviour...

Château Briefing | Episode 14: Global Trends an...

In Episode 14 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore whether fine wine collectors share universal characteristics across global markets — examining Areni Global's research into the surprisingly similar behaviour...

Château Briefing | Episode 13: Michelin Unveils Inaugural Burgundy Wine Rankings

Château Briefing | Episode 13: Michelin Unveils...

In Episode 13 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore Michelin's landmark entry into wine criticism — the inaugural Burgundy wine selection featuring nearly 100 producers, a new Grape rating...

Château Briefing | Episode 13: Michelin Unveils...

In Episode 13 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore Michelin's landmark entry into wine criticism — the inaugural Burgundy wine selection featuring nearly 100 producers, a new Grape rating...

Château Briefing | Episode 12: The Global Landscape of Vineyard Investment and Valuation

Château Briefing | Episode 12: The Global Lands...

In Episode 12 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore the global landscape of vineyard investment and valuation — from the ultra-premium land markets of Champagne and Burgundy to emerging...

Château Briefing | Episode 12: The Global Lands...

In Episode 12 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore the global landscape of vineyard investment and valuation — from the ultra-premium land markets of Champagne and Burgundy to emerging...

Château Briefing | Episode 11: Russia's Bely Mys — The Rise of Putin's Wine Disneyland

Château Briefing | Episode 11: Russia's Bely My...

In Episode 11 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore the 2026 opening of Bely Mys — a 42,000 square metre wine-themed tourist complex on Russia's Black Sea coast, nicknamed...

Château Briefing | Episode 11: Russia's Bely My...

In Episode 11 of Château Briefing, William and Sophia explore the 2026 opening of Bely Mys — a 42,000 square metre wine-themed tourist complex on Russia's Black Sea coast, nicknamed...