By William S. Shepard on 06/11/2013 1:51 PM
The Southern Rhône region begins some 45 miles south of the Northern Rhône, and its soils are less severe, producing more expansive wines. Here the stars are Chàteauneuf-du-Pape (CDP), Côtes du Rhône, and Gigondas. Don’t skip the inexpensive Côtes du Rhône offerings of your retailer. Particularly for the 2005, 2007, and 2009-2010 ...
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By William S. Shepard on 06/05/2013 4:11 PM
The Rhône Valley of France has two wine regions, distinct in the structure and taste of the wines produced. Terroir accounts for some of that difference, for the wines of the Northern Rhône are grown on narrow strips of land set precariously on sharply descending slopes. These wines are complex and reward long aging. The [...]
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By Emily Monaco on 05/30/2013 3:08 PM
Bistronomie: A Paris Foodie Revolution When you think of the Paris dining scene, what comes to mind? Maybe the sort of 19th century restaurants that you see in films, covered from top to bottom in mirrors and ornate wallpaper, with glimmering chandeliers and thick, leather-bound menus featuring escargots, roast chicken, sole meunière ...
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By Pascale Bernasse on 05/23/2013 2:33 PM
Smart packing for your wine tour can mean the difference between a smooth trip and one that is filled with stress and headaches. Seasoned travelers know that less is more when it comes to choosing what pieces—and how many of them—you put in the suitcase. First, consider this: do not bring a suitcase. Instead, throw [...]
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By French Wine Explorers on 05/21/2013 5:45 PM
The movement towards growing grapes by organic or biodynamic methods is slowly growing in France, and there are now notable examples in Provence. These wines are still single digit in terms of overall production. However, some world famous producers, including the Domaine de la Romanée Conti and the Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy, ...
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By French Wine Explorers on 05/16/2013 4:04 PM
Provence tours allow you to discover a region with beautiful scenery and many touristic delights. It is also one of France’s leading wine regions, and in the production of rosé wine, Provence is a superpower! Over 80% of the area’s enormous production is rosé wine (for a total of 150 million bottles), with 15% red, [...]
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By Pascale Bernasse on 05/14/2013 11:57 AM
Wine Tours in France: In this episode, find out more about us and our wine tours in France, what sets our tours apart. We bring you the France we love by sharing the renown wine, food and culture of France. French Wine Explorers offers guests authentic luxury experiences in France’s famed wine regions. Our exclusive [...]
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By Pascale Bernasse on 05/09/2013 10:19 AM
St. Michaels, Md. (May 9, 2013) --French Wine Explorers has introduced two new ways for guests to celebrate France’s legendary wine regions: cycling and culinary excursions. Both bicycle and culinary tourism allow travelers a more intimate travel experience, as cooking and biking provide a most authentic glimpse into a region’s ...
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By French Wine Explorers on 04/22/2013 9:45 PM
When thinking of filling your wine cellar for the summer, consider Loire Valley wines. Wine cellars give you flexibility, and a spectrum of wines for your enjoyment. You choose wines when they are most available, and keep them until they are mature. That doesn’t mean that all of your wines are for long term cellaring. [...]
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By French Wine Explorers on 04/16/2013 11:09 AM
Please welcome Bill Eyer of Cuvee Corner for a feature on affordable Bordeaux wines. The motto of his blog is “The intersection of where great wine meets reasonable prices”. I was intrigued by his take on French wines and asked him to write an article on what he would recommend for everyday Bordeaux wines. Here [...]
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