Blind tastings are carried out all year round by Francois Gilbert, Philippe Gaillard, Sylvain Patard and their team of professional tasters, both French and international:The members of the tasting panel are always the same, ensuring continuity in Gilbert & Gaillard'sspecifications.The group was founded in 1989 by Philippe Gaillard and Francois Gilbert who began their careers as literary managers for the 'Presses de la Cite' publishing house. In 1991, they started publishing their own guides and magazines and are currently at the helm of a global multimedia group dedicated to wine.