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Tag Archives: France
The Luxury Champagne Sparkling Wine That Expresses Intense Sense Of Place
The cold air brought a serene silence that washed out all the angst-filled thoughts that constantly plagued her mind. Among the snow-covered landscape, there seemed to be little, bare bonsai trees without their foliage that whimsically curved to the side … Continue reading
Former Winemaker Of Top Merlot Wine Is Now Making A 100% Merlot In An Unexpected
The sound of several gasps along with widening eyes followed by broad smiles brought an exuberant energy to the room that was palpable. Few things can bring such awe to adults who have already lived a full and eventful life, … Continue reading
One Of The First Single Vineyard Champagne Wines That Is An Under-The-Radar Superstar
Typically, when searching for a bottle of Champagne wine, a “house style” is sought that is ideal for the drinker, and that bottle will then become a go-to Champagne. The idea of a Champagne “house style” has become the cornerstone … Continue reading
The Wine Family That Raised Quality For A Whole Wine Region
The weathered, tanned hands carefully placed the vine into the ground as the beams of sunlight added a glow to all the low-lying Mediterranean vegetation that enhanced the aromas of rosemary, thyme and sage in the air. As sweat started … Continue reading
100-Point Champagne Wine Finds A Perfect Balance Blending Three Outstanding Vintages
It wasn’t a typical day in the pristine alpine village where the most powerful people kept vacation homes and the luxurious lifestyles that inhabited this angelic setting were beyond the comprehension of most royalty. Yet on that particular day, electricity … Continue reading
New Wine From Rare Plot Within A Top European White Wine Region
For avid collectors of iconic and luxury white wines made from the Riesling grape variety, it will come as no surprise that these are some of the longest-lived wines, easily lasting 50 years in some cases under ideal cellaring conditions. … Continue reading
Prestigious Wine Estate’s First Vintage Marks Leaving An Esteemed Bordeaux Classification
Panic and turmoil bubbled up in the exquisitely picturesque town filled with medieval Romanesque buildings. In this town, Saint-Émilion, tucked away in the Right Bank of the Bordeaux wine region of France, there were going to be three significant omissions … Continue reading
This Champagne Wine Family Is Making A Top Provence Rosé Wine
A stunning, impressive woman drove up to an enchanting Provençal estate surrounded by wild herbs, lavender and Mediterranean trees. As she stepped out of her vehicle, the sun illuminated her golden hair and her eyes sparkled like gems as she … Continue reading
One Of The Best Wines In A Classic Region Improves A Lesser Known Estate
“Calm down, stop growing. Focus on ripening the fruit.” These are the words that winemaker Nicolas Glumineau tells some of his vines, the ones with too much vigor – placing too much energy into growing leaves at the expense of … Continue reading
Small Champagne Wine House Saved By U.S. Couple Makes Stellar Bubbles
Soft light started to brighten the enchanting snow-covered slopes, causing them to shimmer with hints of sparkles that were seen throughout the entire majestic landscape. Even though children can imagine magical worlds in the most common places, this little girl … Continue reading
