Apologies for the lack of postings recently. In the meantime, Lucy, one of my very good friends and WSET Diploma Student has kindly stepped in. Enjoy her first post below. Producer What a treat to be starting with a deliciously … Continue reading
Tag Archives: France
Producer Is there a perfect wine for Valentine’s day? Surely that depends on whether it is to be shared over dinner or simply enjoyed on its own. A fore-runner for the top Valentine’s match, regardless of situation or accompaniment, are … Continue reading
Producer Bordeaux can produce some of the finest wines in the world. However, they also make some pretty boring entry-level wines, which may be inexpensive but offer no value for money. Thankfully there is a level of quality wines in … Continue reading
Producer Arnaud de Villeneuve, or to give him the name he is known in English, Arnaldus de Villa Nova was a fourteenth century alchemist, astrologer and physician. He is credited with the discovery of pure alcohol and the creation of … Continue reading
Producer Louis Magnin runs his small estate of eight hectares from the village of Arbin, which is close to the town of Montmélian in the Combe de Savoie. He currently farms organically, but is converting to operating a biodynamic system. … Continue reading
Producer At the end of the picturesque, almost chocolate box village of Ribeauvillé you come face to face with the immediately recognisable and impossible to miss towers of the Trimbach winery. Unless of course, like us, you are coming the … Continue reading
Producer Alsace is at the forefront of the Biodynamic movement and it seemed that every producer we visited was either fully Biodynamic or heading towards conversion. Josmeyer is one of those that is fully Biodynamic. They are certified Organic by … Continue reading
Producer Whilst Jean-Claude Lapalu could be seen to be following in the family’s footsteps by becoming the 3rd generation of winemakers, he has taken a very different approach. He founded the Domaine in 1996 and ceased selling to the local … Continue reading
Producer This estate was originally named La Maison Noble du Bayle until 1766 when a Bordeaux merchant, Pierre Guirad, purchased it. Château Guiraud was classified in 1855 as a Premier Grand Cru de Sauternes. The Château is now owned by … Continue reading
Producer The Chapoutier family have a very long vinous history, they have been making wine in the Rhône valley since 1808. However, it is current owner Michel that has made the most radical changes; he has converted the majority of … Continue reading