Carole Massin en personne vous accueille en cave pour un parcours découverte de deux heures. Elle assure la visite commentée des installations et détaille les secrets de fabrication des bulles de champagne. Au pied des impressionnantes cuves, vous dégusterez des vins clairs (à base de pinot poir et chardonnay) et pourrez tester des assemblages. La […]
Jump to navigation En septembre dernier, Leah a découvert Beaune, la capitale des vins de Bourgogne où les choses à faire ne manquent pas. Originaire d’un village agricole moi-même (les champs de vignes remplaçant les champs de coton), la douceur de vivre de la ville a su me séduire immédiatement. J’ai compris que les 24 […]
Au pied des Pyrénées, sous les terrasses du château de Pau, lieu de naissance d’Henri IV et site historique de Nouvelle-Aquitaine, le vignoble de Jurançon accueille tous les œno-détectives en soif d’aventure ! Muni d’un roadbook, partez à la rencontre des vignerons pour mener vos investigations sur le terrain. Au fil des visites, vous récolterez de […]
During an evening devoted to the glory of the first wines, members of the Procession of the Brotherhood of the Rhône Valley stroll through the streets of Avignon while the winegrowers and retailers of the Côtes-du-Rhône take their place behind the stalls erected for the Christmas markets. At three different sites across the city, enjoy […]
Destination prisée de nombreux amateurs de vins, le vignoble de Bordeaux regorge d’activités qui en font aussi un terrain d’aventure idéal pour les grands comme pour les petits. Lieu de découverte par excellence, La Cité du Vin à Bordeaux propose un « parcours juniors » pour guider les enfants dès 7 ans à travers les espaces thématiques du Parcours […]
Tandis que l’ouïe est bercée par la visite contée, la mélodie d’une harpe et les doux bruits de la nature, les forteresses cathares se dressant fièrement au milieu des vignes, elles, en mettent plein la vue. Goût, odorat et toucher sont à leur tour mis en émoi avec le repas gourmand élaboré par un chef […]
When you cross the threshold of the must-see Maison Noilly-Prat, the world of vermouth begins to surrender itself to you on an unforgettable sensory adventure. In the port of Marseillan, your ambassador will take you behind the scenes of the production process, introducing you to the methods for aging the wines that only the Maison […]
A cruise on the Charente River provides an unusual start to the new Hennessy tours at Cognac. Experts welcome the visitor on board for a private visit in a small group to the heart of the Hennessy universe. The first stage of the visit, to the cellar buildings, introduces a modern scenography with artistic and […]
The entire terroir comes under the spotlight in June in the enchanting setting of the park at Château de Valmy. Twenty or so wine-growers attend so you can taste the wines of Roussillon alongside local products. The festival also boasts an eclectic musical programme that will sweep you off your feet, with top names from […]
Why did you decide to convert to organic farming? My involvement pre-dates quality labelling. In 2008 I stopped using weed killer to allow what was supposed to live around the vines to actually grow. Since then, I’ve gradually increased my commitment to the environment. This has taken some time because, like many people, I inherited […]
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More than just the world capital of wine. Bordeaux also has a famous historic centre, classified as a World Heritage Site for its 18th century architecture, with village-like districts that are a goldmine for inquisitive gourmets. Day two is where things get serious as you spend a day in the vineyards. The focus is terroir […]
Tucked away in 9 hectares of green parkland, the property boasts a chapel, gîtes full of character and a superb stone building that is home to the guest rooms. The silence that reigns here will tempt you to lay down your hat and abandon yourself to the philosophy of the master of the house: cultivating […]
After an educational tour of the vines and cellars, parents and children are invited to take up the challenge of a series of wine-themed tactile and olfactory games. Then it’s time for a blind tasting: wine for the adults and grape juice for the young ones. Other entertaining and sporting activities – including the “Run […]
