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Pascale Bernasse on
12/31/2011 1:16 AM
The New Year is just around the corner, and as we turn the page on 2011, we share with you our top 11 articles from our blog (in random order): 1. Grand Crus of Burgundy Tour: Nuances of the Cotes de Nuits Continue following our guests on the Grand Crus of Burgundy Tour as they [...]
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French Wine Explorers on
12/20/2011 2:29 AM
After a short intro to Burgundy, we were off to the Côte de Nuits for a late afternoon tasting extravaganza! Our first stop, Domaine Dujac Père & Fils in Morey-Saint-Denis, is an anomaly in Burgundy because the family has been making wine there for only two generations. It is not unusual in Burgundy for family [...]
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French Wine Explorers on
12/12/2011 5:00 PM
The annual champagne tasting at Wide World of Wines in Washington, D.C., let us preview an assortment of fine champagnes for the holidays. Champagnes are a blend of Chardonnay (flavor and consistency), Pinot Noir (depth), and Pinot Meunier grapes (a touch of spice). “Blanc de blancs” will use just Chardonnay, while ...
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French Wine Explorers on
12/07/2011 9:07 PM
Getting to Beaune is not an easy proposition if you live anywhere outside of western Europe. I am so glad I decided to arrive a day early, catch my breath, and awaken fresh for the gastronomique “workout” that lay ahead. French Wine Explorers, a tour operator specializing in wine tours in France, planned the [...]
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