Watch sommelier turned YouTuber Whitney A. as she travels to the Cognac vineyard Cognac is something I obviously know of, but it’s not something I drink often. I was amazed at all of the things I learned about this beautifully aged and complex spirit and the history and tradition of it, and by the end of the […]
From Provence to the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, your trip across L’Île de Beauté, the island of beauty, will be one of wild landscapes, endless turquoise-blue water, heady aromas, memorable gastronomic and wine experiences, and locations packed with history and wonderful encounters. Corte, Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio, the Lavezzi islands: incredible locations for maximum relaxation. Your days […]
How do you remain on top form? What’s your secret? Nature. We work in a tough profession, with a punishing schedule. To charge up with the energy I need to get through the day I climb the peaks at Orbey, near Kaysersberg. It looks amazing in the snow! Of all your recipes, which is your […]
Winemaker from father to son, Jean-Max Manceau has been working on the Domaine de Noiré since 2001, in the heart of the Chinon AOC. Committed to the Vignobles & Découvertes approach, his 18-hectare estate is managed using organic and biodynamic methods. The wines, made from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, are highly expressive with aromas […]
What would you say to a special encounter with some passionate winemakers? Experts who will introduce you to the heritage and characteristics of their terroir over a tasting of their finest wines. Later in the evening, famous artists from the world of jazz or classical music will take to the stage to wow the audience […]
The winning entries include experiences that will satisfy everyone’s thirst for discovery! Would you like a little adventure? Then the escape room at Domaine Couly in Chinon or the excursions through the vineyards of Touraine with Val de Loire Travel are just the thing for you. Feel like some good food? The food and wine […]
During this harvest period, the region’s independent winegrowers celebrate one of the year’s highlights: Neier Siasser. Halfway between a fruit juice and a sparkling wine, this drink – made from the first pressing of the grapes – is lapped up by its fans every year. Several tasting sessions are held on the estates over the […]
To mark the occasion, the winemakers throw open the gates of their vineyards and invite visitors in to discover their know-how and vintages. With guided tours, blind tastings, horse drawn carriage rides through the vines, games and quizzes all about wine, the programme of events varies from vineyard to vineyard with the spotlight firmly on […]
Every year, a large number of wine estates join forces with local chefs to put on a marvellous spread. In the vineyards, wineries and cellars, the vintners invite enthusiasts, the curious and hedonists alike to a succulent lunch or dinner accompanied by a selection of their most outstanding cuvées. This weekend of celebration and sharing […]
Sanary-sur-Mer will be decked out in pink for a long weekend in early May . It’s always a festive and highly social occasion, with a variety of activities weaving their way across the town from its charming Provençal streets to the sea port. Though the festival focuses on rosé wine, the agenda ranges far and […]
The Féria de Nîmes is a six-day festival during which you can see bullfights, try Sevillian dancing in the bars and follow the Pégoulade, a carnival parade, through the city streets to the sound of peñas (fanfares). Don’t forget to pay homage to the city’s gourmet speciality, the fish dish known as brandade de morue, […]
The event has become a staple of the springtime wine and culture calendar, and for this latest edition artists personally chosen by winemakers will be taking over fifteen different locations. For four days the wineries will host visitors and be transformed into pop-up art galleries. Painters and winemakers will work together to present visitors their […]
More than 400 wines are available to taste in the wine cellars of Caves de la Mignonne during the Sancerre Wine Fair. Each village has its own stall and the winemakers take it in turns to offer tastings of the wines of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Reuilly, Coteaux-du-Giennois and Châteaumeillant. Take your time to enjoy […]
The race actually includes three days of festivities, filled with a variety of entertainment and activities. Several refreshment stations can be found along the route, offering marathon runners a chance to sample some of the wines from the region’s estates. And because enjoying yourself is the name of the game, runners are encouraged to come […]
