Close your eyes and imagine rippling slopes that stretch as far as the eyes can see. Visualise these hills dotted with tiny wine villages and, as a backdrop and amid the never ending vines, the snaking line of the gently flowing Loire river. Get the picture? This is the view from Sancerre, a small medieval […]
En 1933, la Mère Blanc est désignée “meilleure cuisinière du monde” par Curnonsky, prince des gastronomes. Aujourd’hui, Georges, son petit-fils, suit dignement ses traces ! À Vonnas, dans L’Ancienne Auberge, une reconstitution de l’auberge de ses arrière-grands-parents, ou dans le restaurant gastronomique aux 3 étoiles, Georges Blanc partage sa passion jamais démentie pour les produits de sa […]
Nichée dans un parc verdoyant de 9 hectares, la propriété est dotée d’une chapelle, de gîtes de cachet et d’une magnifique bâtisse en pierre abritant des chambres d’hôtes. La quiétude qui y règne invite à poser ses valises pour se laisser porter par la philosophie du maître des lieux : cultiver l’art du bien-vivre. Ici, on […]
Conviviality and sharing are the core values of the welcome you will be given at this old farm converted into a wine estate. Midway between a lake and mountains, the gîte – which goes by the name of Le Haut des Vignes – takes visitors into the very heart of the Savoie terroir from the […]
Take a seat aboard a glider and fly over the vineyards of the Rhône Valley. The Ventoux Mountain, Avignon, the Rhône River … these landscapes take on a different appearance when seen from the sky. Once you return to solid ground, the winemakers are waiting to take you on a visit of the wine cellars […]
Depuis 1840, la famille Amirault transmet sa vision de la culture du vin. La sixième génération perpétue la tradition et tient plus que jamais à sensibiliser le public à la préservation de l’écosystème, au respect des terroirs, et à la conservation de l’identité des sols. Au programme des visites : dégustation au cœur de la bâtisse […]
Carole Massin welcomes you to the wine cellar, in person, for a two-hour discovery tour. She provides expert commentary about the equipment and reveals the secrets of how to make champagne bubbles. At the foot of the impressive fermentation tanks, you taste the still wines, with no bubbles (made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes), […]
Over the course of one day, chefs – who are also members of the Disciples d’Escoffier – will partner with winemakers to bring an array of flavours to the vineyard. After an educational walk among the vines, where visitors will discover the terroirs and grape varieties of the Dentelles appellations, wine-gourmets will be treated to […]
Today we turn to the second half of our Rhone Valley Adventure, focusing on the Southern Rhone. (For our post on Northern Rhone and an overview of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and all its designations, see Part One here.) Our journey began with a tasting of wines from Chusclan (one of the named Cotes […]
Au Manoir Devaux, le célèbre vin aux fines bulles livre ses secrets le long d’un parcours pédagogique traversant la propriété, ses serres et son colombier classé à l’Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques. Cette flânerie œnologique s’achève par un voyage gustatif autour de 4 accords champagnes et pralinés. De quoi mettre les papilles en effervescence !
Every year during the month of July, holidaymakers gather at Cognac’s marina for this special event with its wide range of tastings. The various stands will introduce you to the different flavours of cognac, pineau and Charente wines. You can also savour the terroir’s produce as you dine outside, enjoying such delights as melon, oysters, […]
In this awe-inspiring natural setting, come and stride along the hiking trails or vineyard footpaths, admiring the beauty of the landscape. A wide range of activities are on offer for exploring the region’s heritage (don’t miss the spectacular Crussol Château!) and the local cellars and estates. Discover the region’s AOC wines with their distinctive taste […]
Cette manifestation ancrée dans les traditions régionales tirerait son nom de la dernière pelle de raisins versée dans le pressoir à la fin de la récolte. Aujourd’hui, elle est avant tout synonyme d’un véritable marathon épicurien où se mêlent dégustations et festins gastronomiques. Défilé des confréries vigneronnes, sonneurs de trompes et expos photo : tout est réuni […]
It was back in 2009 that Sophie and Matthieu Woillez decided to make their home amidst the vines. They set their hearts on the Vézelay vineyards, where they started their business in an old 19th century farm nestling on the slopes opposite Vézelay’s “eternal hill” and imposing basilica. This enthusiastic couple – both trained oenologists– […]
