The men and women working in the world of wine in Hauts-de-France are keen to pass on their great passion, and they come to the festival to share juicy stories about their terroir with inquisitive visitors who are passing through. It’s a great opportunity for internet users, hikers, nature lovers, foodies and wine enthusiasts to […]
Organised by the “Les Vendanges Musicales” (Musical Wine Harvest) association, the Festival is truly eclectic and offers a varied programme. This village fête punches above its weight too with big names on stage, but you’ll find local talent – and young acts – too! The Festival’s timing is not by chance: September is an important […]
Un succès qui s’explique par l’envie de plus en plus prégnante d’aller à la découverte des trésors et savoir-faire de nos terroirs et par les efforts réalisés par les acteurs du secteur pour professionnaliser l’offre et l’enrichir grâce aux nouveaux équipements ouverts récemment. En effet, si la visite de caves reste un incontournable, une multitude […]
The estate, which owns the Liquoristerie de Provence, has devised the VinoSpirit Expériences – interactive tours devoted to the world of wine growing and distilling liquors. The site has been fitted out from the cellar to the attic! In the basement, Vinoscénies traces the history of the château and the wines it produces. Under the eaves, […]
The Champagne region’s artisanal skills aren’t confined to producing the bubbles in its eponymous liquid. With such an explosion of aromas and flavours, maybe it’s time to give the taste buds a break and let your eyes take the strain. More than just a barrel Jérôme Viard has been a cooper since 1998, the year […]
The grape harvest, which heralds the culmination of a year devoted to tending the vines, is an important moment in the calendar for each and every winemaker. It is also a unique opportunity for the curious wine lover to meet the producers, learn about the harvest, and gain insight into the expertise involved in making […]
The lake at Bourget shimmers in the sunlight, not a ripple disturbing its surface, reflecting only the sky above and mountains around in perfect tranquillity. Overlooking this majestic stretch of water, on a hillside lined with vineyards, stands the elegant outline of the château. Far from being an imposing fortress, this is a vast stone […]
Similar to a classic museum space, but at the same time quite different due to its interactive educational and fun approach, La Cité du Vin takes you on an in-depth journey through the world’s winemaking heritage. At the heart of La Cité du Vin you’ll find over 3,000 m² of space dedicated to its Permanent […]
Cet événement incontournable revient tous les ans en octobre. Les internautes sont invités à utiliser le hashtag : #ChampagneDay sur l’ensemble des réseaux sociaux en postant des contenus relatifs au champagne et créer ainsi une effusion autour de ce morceau de culture française. Mais le Champagne Day se fête aussi en Champagne : Champagne Day […]
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 […]
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 […]
Patricia Alexandre and Georges Antoun have turned their estate into an open-air gallery displaying monumental works of art. The sculptured portal sets the tone as you arrive, as Wine & Art is a life-size concept here. But the owners didn’t stop midstream: everything has been redesigned in the minutest detail from the cellar to the […]
A sharp double bladed knife is used to traditionally slice open the top of the 1986 vintage champagne. The tempered tan flavors have aged beautifully and Daniella pours the nostalgic year for all to enjoy. She waxes poetically about it’s character, origin and history. The Epicenter of Champagne I’m at the home of young married […]
With its fifteenth-century chimneys and beams and its romantic garden, the Chateau des Comtes de Challes, near Chambéry, has been reconverted into a charming three-star hotel. In the magnificent original wine cellar, where some 15,000 bottles are stored, the sommelier, or wine steward, will reveal the secrets of tasting the wines of the Savoie region. […]
