17: Bernard Arnault and Holiday Champagnes

12/03/23 • 29 min

What's in the cellar of the world's second-richest man? Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank tells us all about LVMH founder, chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, the man behind not just fashion house Louis Vuitton and the Möet & Chandon Champagne house (including Dom Pérignon), but also brands like Dior, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Hublot, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. and many more, including Bordeaux's Cheval Blanc.
It's also the holiday season, which means we've gotta have bubbly. Host James Molesworth welcomes senior editor and tasting director Alison Napjus back to talk about her annual Champagne report, and Möet & Chandon's Benoît Gouez chats with her about rosé Champagnes and much more.
Later in the episode, our wine advice columnist Dr. Vinny shares more of her most popular sparkling wine tips, and stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick!
Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• Dec. 15, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator• WS website members: The Story of Bernard Arnault• WS website members: Champagne Tasting Report• Latest Free News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• More on James' Sneak Peek PickA podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Benoît Gouez, Mitch Frank, Alison Napjus and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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Bonus Mini Episode: Dr. Vinny's Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Tips

What wine pairs best with turkey and sides? Straight Talk podcast director Rob Taylor made an emergency appointment with Wine Spectator advice columnist Dr. Vinny (aka senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec) for some tips on Thanksgiving wine pairing, including pumpkin pie!
And don't miss Episode 16: Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience with Chefs José Andrés, Emeril Lagasse and Eric Ripert, featuring Hollywood legend Rich Frank, Tribeca Grill wine director David Gordon, California wine stars Thomas Rivers Brown, Carlo Mondavi, Greg Brewer and more, including a special musical number from our 2023 Video Contest winner.
Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• Ask Dr. Vinny• Wine Spectator's 2023 New York Wine Experience• Nov. 30, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator• Latest News and Headlines
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick
A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guest: MaryAnn Worobiec as Dr. Vinny
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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18: Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2023 and Year in Review

It's our season 1 finale and our year-end roundup of the most exciting wines of the year! In this episode, host James Molesworth is joined by senior editor Bruce Sanderson, counting down our Top 10 Wines of the Year, including an exclusive interview with the man behind our 2023 Wine of the Year!
Plus, senior editor for news Mitch Frank tells us about the biggest stories of the year, we remember some of the wine industry stars we lost this year, and Dr. Vinny tackles Chianti vs. Brunello.
Thirsty for more? Check out:
• Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2023• Wine Spectator's Dec. 31, 2023, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• WS website members: More on James' 2023 Wine Highlight
A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Bernardino Sani, Mitch Frank, Bruce Sanderson and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley