Lazare Clavelin
Wine, Champagne & Spirits Specialist
Lazare Clavelin has spent years studying the world of wine, champagne and spirits — not from the perspective of the collector or the sommelier, but from that of the informed buyer who wants to understand what drives price and quality before spending money on a bottle. His work covers the full spectrum: from decoding appellations and classification systems in Bordeaux and Burgundy, to understanding how age statements, cask types and distillation methods shape the price of whisky, cognac and rum. He approaches each subject the same way: strip away the marketing language, identify the verifiable facts on the label or the spec sheet, and give the reader a clear basis for comparison. At TWNSC, Lazare writes and edits the independent guides that underpin the platform's editorial mission: giving every consumer — regardless of their experience level — the tools to read a label, compare offers, and buy with confidence. Every guide is researched from primary sources (producer documentation, regulatory bodies, official classification registers) and cross-checked before publication.
Guides by Lazare Clavelin
Bordeaux en primeur: every vintage from 2009 to 2025 reviewed
From how the en primeur system works to a detailed review of every vintage from 2025 to 2009: style, quality, drinking window and a buying verdict for each year.
Read the guideWine vintages: does the year on the label really change the price?
The same wine, the same producer, two different years, with a price gap that can reach 50% or more. Here is what drives vintage differences and how to use them to buy smarter.
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How to read a whisky label: distillery, age statement and cask type
A whisky label packs more information than it first appears: every word on it affects what you pay. Here is how to decode distillery name, age statement, cask finish and ABV before you buy.
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Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec: understanding champagne dosage
The dosage, the small addition of sugar that finishes every bottle of champagne, is the least visible and most misunderstood factor in the price. Here is how to read it and use it to buy smarter.
Read the guideHow to read a Bordeaux wine label
Château, appellation, vintage, classification, bottling: decode every line of a Bordeaux label so you know exactly what is in the bottle before you pay for it.
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