The Chanoine Rambert estate is just 2 km from La Roque-sur-Cèze, one of France’s most beautiful villages. It’s the ideal venue for the adventurous explorer, of that we’re 100% convinced. It’s unassuming in the extreme, its sophistication lying in its simplicity and a job well done. It’s a family business, too, with three generations producing […]
When you go to buy your wine, the last thing you want – the very last thing – is to look as though you’re still wet behind the ears. We know what it’s like, don’t worry. So, when in Chablis, we’ll send you off to S. Chablis, which is something of a surprise, a multi-faceted […]
For gourmet connoisseurs who love eating up the miles, Bordeaux has just launched its very own “Urban Wine Trail”, an innovative concept for discovering the capital of south-west France. Except, instead of visiting historical monuments, this unusual trail will introduce you to twenty carefully-selected wine bars. You already know the Route des Vins — well, […]
Saddle up your horse, dear culture vulture, we’re going to see the Marquis at the spectacular Château de Brissac. At 48 metres high, the château is France’s tallest castle, and its other dimensions are also pretty impressive: seven floors for a trifling 204 rooms. The “Giant of the Loire Valley”, the nickname by which Brissac […]
The Patriarch winery is the must-see visit for culture vultures in Beaune. 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 […]
As a gourmet connoisseur, you should make your way without delay to the spot where the Pyrenees and Mediterranean meet. Twenty-six kilometres before the Spanish border, you will find one of the most beautiful small fishing harbours in all France, and one of the finest AOC Roussillons. This is Collioure, a picturesque, photogenic village that […]
The history of the House of Remy Martin is that of a family of wine merchants going back three centuries. Five generations driven by one ambition: to capture the essence of cognac. Guided by an uncompromising quest since 1724, the House of Remy Martin is built on skills developed in the heart of the region […]
Come rain or shine, Nîmes will be in party mood for the long weekend of November 17 to 19 as the winegrowers of the Costières de Nîmes AOC gather for a taste of hedonism at the Nîmes Toquée festival. Over forty producers will come down from their vineyards to take you on a jaunt through […]
When it comes to wine, we know, you like to have a ready response — you’re not an authority and enthusiast for nothing, after all. That’s why we’re sending you, eyes closed, to Sensation Vin, just a few yards from the Hospices de Beaune, where you’ll be in the more than capable hands of Céline […]
We’re not going to insult your intelligence: as something of a wine expert, you don’t need us to tell you about Maison M. Chapoutier. On the other hand, here’s something that you might not already know: since 2009 Chapoutier’s very own École des Vins has been running wine courses, with the tasting workshops intended for […]
“I treat my vines with hardly any chemicals. Ladybirds are the best insecticide I know.” It only takes Jean-Luc Martha a few minutes to bowl people over. To understand the man he is, you should know that Jean-Luc has worked at Bruejouls, on the self-same 16 hectares of vineyards in Aveyron, for 35 years. So, […]
The Hameau du Vin in the village of Romanèche-Torins is Europe’s only theme park dedicated to wine. Located thirty minutes south of Mâcon, the Hameau du Vin is the destination for culture vultures of all ages. What’s more, it’s a great alternative to a traditional winery, which can be a bit of a bore for […]
For a gourmet connoisseur, Dijon and the surrounding area are a playground that deserves more than a brief stopover. You can climb the city’s Philip the Good Tower, a symbol of the former power wielded by the Dukes of Burgundy. At almost 50 metres above ground you’ll have one of the finest views of the […]
Ansouis, Bonnieux, Lourmarin, Gordes… Des noms emblématiques du Luberon qui figurent parmi les “Plus beaux villages de France”. Découvrez un patrimoine préservé, profitez de la lumière exceptionnelle qui baigne le vignoble de l’AOC Luberon. Flânez dans les ruelles en pierre, rafraîchissez-vous au bord d’une fontaine et dégustez un verre de vin rosé bien frais en […]
