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Champagne! 4. The Historical Heritage of Madame Clicquot

Madame Clicquot is a prominent historical figure in the region. While many know the name, the history behind Barbe Nicole Ponsardin｜who became Madame Clicquot and later “La Veuve Clicquot”｜is a significant part of the industry’s heritage. Founded in 1772 in Reims, the house of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has a long history. Madame Clicquot took over […]

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An Enchanting Evening at Mezzaluna

Pairing French Elegance and Japanese Sake in Thailand’s Premier Dining Experience The last pairing dinner of 2023 at Mezzaluna, Thailand’s highest Michelin 2-star restaurant, leading by Japanese chef Kawasaki-san, who presents French cuisine with a Japanese essence, was truly dreams come true. For this year’s event, in addition to champagne and wine pairings, I also […]

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Vineyards at the gates of Paris? Yes!

The vineyard of the “Île-de-France” is in full renaissance. And now recognized in IGP since the harvest 2020. An unexpected rebirth and long-awaited recognition. Life, death and rebirth of old French vineyards: brief history Like the great vineyards of Burgundy, of Champagne, of Bordeaux, of the Loire or of the Rhône Valley, the Île-de-France has […]

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The Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, the children’s market.

Once again, as is often the case in Europe, everything begins in the Middle Ages. From the Middle Ages, a market was organized in Strasbourg in anticipation of the feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6. It was to this saint, bishop of Myra in Turkey in the fourth century, that the role of giver […]

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Vineyards in Paris intra muros? Yes!

You can find them in several hidden, or discreet places, in the capital. Little known, they testify to the importance of grape growing in Paris several centuries ago, and are still cultivated and harvested every year. Twenty centuries ago, France was already known for many great wine regions: the Rhone Valley ｜ where the first vines […]

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Discovering Bruno Dangin’s Exceptional Cremant

Bubbles as good as Champagne produced by a Cremant specialist. Very creamy mouthfeel due to long bottle aging, fresh and complex, and a wonderful taste that is truly Champagne-like! Originally from a family winery in Champagne, Bruno Dangin abandoned Champagne and relocated to Burgundy to make high quality biological sparkling wines. Their wines are produced […]

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Enlarge your Paris!　 IGP Île-de-France 2.

Seven other wineries were presenting their wines at this second edition of the Concours des vins d’Île-de-France. Overview. Let’s take a walk on these almost Parisian hillsides. I ｜ Domain BOIS BRILLANT ｜ The story of a winemaker passionate about Seine-et-Marne. In the hollow of a green valley, on the banks of the Grand Morin, […]

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La Digoine

DOMAINE A. & P. DE VILLAINE Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2015 France, Bourgogne

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Vineyards at the gates of Paris ? Yes ! Part 2.

The Ile-de-France vineyards to discover during your travel in France ;)) 1. Vineyard of the presbytery garden of the church Saint-François-Xavier (75007 PARIS) 2. Vineyard of the Parc de Bercy (75012 PARIS)Year of planting: 1996Surface: 660m²Number of feet: 350Grape varieties: Sauvignon, ChardonnayProduction: 250 litresTable grapes: Chasselas de Fontainebleau, Muscat de Hamburg, Muscat de Saumur, Sopieta […]

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Vineyards at the gates of Paris ? Yes ! ~ Part 1.

The vineyard of Île-de-France is in full renaissance. And now recognized in IGP since the harvest 2020. An unexpected rebirth and long-awaited recognition. Brief history Like the great vineyards of Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, of the Loire or the Rhône Valley, the Île-de-France has carried in the past one of the most important vineyards in France. […]

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LES CROISILLE Divin

CHATEAU LES CROISILLE Divin Bio 2020France, Cahors, 100% Malbec This wine is a delightful find. Its aroma is subtly laced with soft fruit scents, suggesting a hint of something more robust beneath its gentle exterior. The palate reveals a bounty of ripe red cherries and blackcurrants. This wine is notably juicy and forward in its […]

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