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French wine from Bordeaux
Bordeaux produces some of the most prestigious wines in the world. It is also the LARGEST wine region in France. My WSET teacher would tell me : “Bordeaux is the starting point for everyone who wishes to know more about wines”. So what about the french wine from Bordeaux? What makes its reputation? Climate Located in a temperate oceanic climate,…
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Best Beaujolais wine
Only a half-hour drive from Lyon, the Beaujolais region will take you back in time with its HISTORICAL monuments and architecture. Most of the buildings are built with a yellow ocher rock (“pierres dorées”) which gives the picturesque villages WARMTH and LIGHT, reminding me of Tuscany! On the “wine” side, it is, of course, famous for its Beaujolais Nouveau which…
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Hi and welcome to Wine by Mademoiselle
Hey, I’m Diane. My journey into wine began with my family living all over the globe, and I understand how tricky it can be to find the perfect bottles. I’m here to share my tips and stories to help you explore unique, off-the-beaten-path wine regions.