Forgotten Wine Grapes of France – Alpine Wines of Savoie (#Winophiles)
Head to the Savoie to learn about lesser known grapes and two younger producers who took over their family estates in this alpine wine region.
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Reasonably priced Pinot noir: Bourgogne Coulanges-la-Vineuse
Pinot noir from Coulanges-La-Vineuse might not be a grape and wine region you’ve heard of, yet if looking for value, don’t pass up this combo!
Chignin-Bergeron – Wine to know from Savoie, an alpine region
Gonzague is as generous with the wines he shares as he is with his unwavering friendship. Knowing smaller producers and more unusual wines speak to me, this French man showed up at our door with a bottle of Chignin-Bergeron. This name on a label immediately means it’s from the Savoie. Let me first set the stage. Chignon-Bergeron is a cru,… Read more »
Seguret and Chou Farci (Duck) with Domaine de Pourra
I met proprietor Jean-Christian Mayordome at Vignerons Indépendants in Bordeaux. A former doctor, his desire was to grow grapes and make wine was stronger than practicing medicine, thus he created this estate from scratch in 1998. He farms about 26h (63 acres) in the Southern Rhone: Gigondas AOC and Seguret Côtes du Rhone Villages areas. He used natural practices from… Read more »
Gascony Surprise: Meet Domaine de Joÿ in Southwest France (#Winophiles)
You know the bottle. It was not familiar to me, but from a ‘new to me’ producer, causing a “Hum, I wonder what this is about?” kind of thought. Domaine de Joÿ from Southwest France in Gascony and their L’Envie white wine was that bottle for us. What a delicious surprise! Price: $18 / 15€ French Winophiles Focus On Southwest… Read more »
Two Irresistible Wines from Domaine Gueguen: Chablis and Sacy
Small, organic, and producing sleek, mineral-driven wines, Domaine Gueguen Chablis and their rare Cepage Confidentiel are two wines to try now.
Get to Know Maury in Roussillon – Join the #Winophiles
The dramatic landscape, the diverse soils, and the variety of wines made in this petit piece of land in the north-west of Roussillon are stunning. Welcome to Maury.
Preview: The #Winophiles Talk White Wines of Roussillon
The #Winophiles are talking crisp and bright, mineral dusted, and sea breeze blown. Think deeply complex and sweet or dry. This is Roussillon white wine!
Celebrate World Sauternes Day!
Today is world Sauternes day. We invite you to join us on a mini tour of our adventures exploring this magnificent french region and world famous wines.
Why I Chose This Vouvray As A Holiday Favorite #Winophiles
One of the most enthralling forms of Chenin Blanc comes from the Loire Valley. The castles are enthralling too. Pair them together and you won’t want to leave. Grown from the Pays Nantais on the western most side of the valley (known as the Lower Loire) to the Touraine district (known as Middle Loire), the Chenin Blanc grape thrives in… Read more »