Six winemakers have been combining their expertise for over 15 years to develop these two special cuvées, a Côte-Rôtie and a Condrieu. These exceptional wines, which are sold in bottles bearing the poster for the event, can be tasted during the festival at the evenings “Jazz en Vignes”. Other local wines (and some of the […]
Château Gaudrelle, situated in Rochecorbon not far from Tours, has concocted a workshop for all gourmet cooks! A chef from Touraine hosts cooking lessons in the intimate ambiance of one of the troglodyte galleries on the property. Utensils in hand, participants follow his guidance and advice as they make recipes showcasing fresh, local and seasonal […]
Les vignerons de Costières de Nîmes évoquent cette année encore leur fête de la gastronomie et du vin dans la ville. Suivez le crocodile rose dans le sud romain de la France pour un voyage de trois jours à travers le vin, la culture et la gastronomie. Au menu : dégustation de vins surprenante avec […]
A range of special events, tastings, taste experiences and sporting activities await you plus the chance to meet enthusiastic winegrowers – and, as an added bonus, it really is a unique moment of shared enjoyment. This Fascinant Week-End is also an opportunity to explore the incredible sites and landscapes of the Luberon: Ventoux and the […]
The year 2023 is not going to know what’s hit it! It promises to be a year that will be more festive and livelier than ever before along the outstanding 170 km long route. From January to December, the wine-growing towns along the famous Alsace Wine Route will host many new events – and all […]
During an evening devoted to the glory of the first wines, members of the Procession of the Brotherhood of the Rhône Valley stroll through the streets of Avignon while the winegrowers and retailers of the Côtes-du-Rhône take their place behind the stalls erected for the Christmas markets. At three different sites across the city, enjoy […]
The circuit linking Les Chartrons to La Cité du Vin via the Monument aux Girondins has 24 points of interest, taking visitors on a journey that examines the ties that bind Bordeaux to the fermented juice that has won the city international acclaim. Combining fun, history and epicureanism in equal measure, this delightful excursion continues […]
In the heart of the Bordeaux region, taste a vintage that has only just been bottled, plus an earlier vintage chosen by the winemaker. In the evening, go further with the tasting of famous grand cru wines during a prestigious dinner with the owners in their chateaux. The next day, visit the newly opened Cité […]
At Montrichard, the tour of the Monmousseau Cellars begins outdoors on a belvedere overlooking magnificent landscapes bordered by the Cher. The visit continues underground in a maze of galleries dug out of tuffeau stone. All along the 700-meter trail, the walls are adorned with illuminated pictures that trace the history of the châteaux of the […]
From the winemakers clad in tunics to the wooden winepress and terracotta jars, no detail has been spared in the reconstruction, which highlights the harvesting and winemaking techniques used in the ancient world. After a live demonstration that is both fun and educational, visitors are invited to a tasting of Roman wines and grape juice. […]
The evening sees around 20 winemakers gather to share their passion and present their wines. Throughout the evening, the appellation’s finest cuvées will be tasted alongside fresh truffles and assorted truffle-based dishes. A great opportunity for producers and the public to meet and enjoy some delicious food and wine matching!
Venez découvrir un lieu chargé d’histoire aux portes de Bergerac et de Saint-Emilion. La Tour de la maison forte est l’endroit où Michel Eyquem de Montaigne passa à partir de 1572 « la plupart des jours de sa vie, et la plupart des heures du jour » à méditer et à réfléchir sur ses célèbres écrits. Durant la visite, vous […]
Rare vintages and wines from all over Burgundy can be found at the famous Hospices de Beaune wine auction, which is about much more than prestigious, themed or gourmet wine tastings. There are also many other events during this weekend of festivities: street performances, traditional parades, presentations of local fine foods, and a half-marathon through […]
Domaine Sauvète welcomes groups to its site at Monthou-sur-Cher. For anyone who loves the great outdoors, the winemaking workshop runs an introductory course on tending the vines in the very heart of the fields. Participants, who are accompanied by an experienced winemaker, can try their hand at pruning, debudding and trellising. And the work varies […]
