Editorial
Short cuts: news of wines, spirit, foodstuffs
and related tourism
Focus on some forthcoming salons
International press review

Dossier : the aperitif
What is an aperitif?

Drinks for an aperitif
Bubbles for the aperitif
Aperitif wines: growing sophistication
Sweet France
Traditional aperitifs and liqueurs
French spirit

Food for an aperitif
Saucisson
Sea food
Cheese as an aperitif
Fruits and vegetables
The new wave

Men and produce
A chef, a product: Alain Dutournier
Winemakers: Pierre-Marie Chermette, Beaujolais

The origins of grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon

Cover: Isabelle Carles