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How do you harvest and preserve grapes in France?
In August 2022, I was lucky enough to take part in a HARVEST workshop organized by Domaine de la Courtade! How do you harvest and preserve grapes in France? Well, it is usually the same method, but every winemaker has his little SECRETS! So let me tell you about my day when we followed the grape from the vine to…
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Best wineries in Bandol to have lunch with a view
Wine is NICE, visiting wineries is even NICER because you understand why the nice wine you tasted is made like that. However : the NICEST is to have a great meal after the wine-tasting! And in PROVENCE, especially in summer, you want to be able to enjoy the SUPERB landscape. We, locals, sometimes take it for granted but the following…
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How many days should I spend in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux… Although Marseille WAS the cradle of wine in France, Bordeaux has established its reputation throughout the world. If you are planning on visiting Bordeaux, this article is PERFECT for you! However, first read my article on wines in Bordeaux to be able to enjoy more the several tours I have hand-picked for YOU. How many DAYS should you spend…
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Why is French wine cheaper in France?
This is a question I have been asked MANY times : is french wine cheaper in France? Well, the answer is quite EASY on this one: of course, french wine is cheaper in France. But the more interesting question : why is french wine cheaper in France? For example, California produces a LOT of wine, they have variety such as…
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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…
