Les Riceys is a must for any trip along the Champagne Tourist Trail. With no fewer than three listed churches, two châteaux and seven wash-houses, this delightful village has a rich built heritage surrounded by an ocean of vines. In the heart of this charming scenery, various hiking trails allow visitors to explore Champagne’s winemaking […]
The historic building contains numerous ageing cellars filled with wooden vats, casks and oak barrels. The brand’s most iconic vermouth, Original Dry, is a blend of mistelles (grape juice with added alcohol) and aged dry wines macerated with around 20 herbs and spices, but the recipe remains a secret to this day. Other versions include […]
These routes – which include fun circuits and itineraries where you can taste the local wines – are so much more than run-of-the-mill courses through the great outdoors. You can take advantage of one-on-one coaching or take off on the trails on your own – either way, you’ll run through magnificent vineyard landscapes of Roussillon. […]
It’s a unique venue that offers a first-rate wine and cultural experience rolled into one. The old convent of the Visitandines, where the cellars were first established in 1780, would be worth the entrance fee alone. The remarkable 18th century chapel features five labyrinthine kilometres of partially vaulted galleries. And what can we say about […]
Le temps d’un week-end, Sanary-sur-Mer sera parée de rose. Cet évènement festif et convivial propose des activités variées tout au long d’un parcours de visite itinérant à travers la ville, de ses charmantes ruelles provençales jusqu’à son port. Si le vin rosé est le centre de ce festival, la programmation est variée ! Outre les dégustations […]
A laid-back alfresco break in the Portes de la Champagne The must-visit art and Champagne festival in Marne Ouest Valley Have fun in the great outdoors solving the mysteries of Champagne Eight outstanding panoramic vineyard views to discover in Champagne Art pays a visit to Champagne against a backdrop of vines A little patch of […]
This family estate offers a wide selection of appellations, ranging from Petit Chablis to Chablis Grand Cru, as well as Bourgogne Chardonnay and Bourgogne Pinot Noir regional wines. It opens its doors so you can enjoy a pleasant tour followed by a tasting in its traditional cellar. Visitors can also discover the museum dedicated to […]
Des portes de Nice jusqu’à celles de la Camargue, la route des vins de Provence vous entraîne entre mer et montagne, collines et villages pittoresques, haut perchés… Elle rassemble 447 vignerons et caves coopératives engagés dans une démarche de qualité d’accueil, une dégustation commentée des vins (parfois payante) et la visite de la cave et des […]
La Maison des Sancerre vous propose un parcours en semi-autonomie au travers d’ateliers originaux et hyper-pédagogiques : une aventure Ciné 4D dans la peau d’un grain de raisin, un voyage géologique du terroir en 8mn, un S-Space ludique à la rencontre des vignerons, un jardin aromatique remarquable et une dégustation finale d’un vin du cru […]
Château Les Carmes Haut Brion has a passion for architecture, and its highly contemporary cellar is designed to please. Curious visitors will love the artistic forest trail at Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte. And for those in search of some excitement, why not fly over the vineyard at Château Vénus in a plane? Fancy a snack? Come and […]
I grew up in the South West of France, and studied and then worked in Bordeaux as an oenologist for several years. But it was only when I was on the other side of the world, in New Zealand, that I realised what I had been missing out on in my own back yard. I […]
Not far from Château de Chenonceau, Mathilde Sauvète and her family produce organic wines: AOC Touraine Chenonceaux, Touraine and Crémant de Loire. As authentic as they are surprising, these wines reflect the terroir where they are grown. Domaine Sauvète opens its doors to inquisitive visitors keen to discover the métier of winegrower on a treasure […]
DAY 1: Bordeaux Tour of the city in a typically vintage French car! (bordeaux2cvtour) Dinner at “Le Bouchon des Chartrons” : authentique French food Night at Seeko’o Hotel DAY 2: Bordeaux Cycling tour of the city Lunch on the rooftop of the Mama Shelter restaurant Visit of “La Cité du Vin” Wine tasting at Max Bordeaux Wine Gallery Night at Seeko’o Hotel DAY […]
To familiarise you with the site, the experience begins with a visit to the estate, vines, vat hall and cellars. Then it’s time to get down to business. After discovering blending techniques, it’s tubes and pipettes at the ready as you create your very own wine. With complete freedom, and advice from the château’s official […]
