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Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux)
The very first time that I heard of Château Cantelaudette wine was when a friend of mine brought it over one day and we were tasting the 2013 Bordeaux Blanc. Prior to that, I have to admit that white wines from Bordeaux were among my least favorite French whites. Most of the white Bordeaux…
Day Trip to Cognac
During my stay in Bordeaux, I took some time out for a day trip to the Cognac region, a place that I’ve been wanting to visit since Cognac (besides Armagnac) is my favorite digestif. I learned about Borderies, a specific ¨terroir¨ or growth area in the Cognac region while at a Camus Cognac tasting in…
Bordeaux Wine Festival- “Fête le Vin”
By far, this is the best and most enjoyable wine festival I have ever been to. Held every other year, Bordeaux Fête le Vin celebrates all things wine (from the Bordeaux region of France of course) offering white, rosé, sparkling, red and dessert wines for every palate.
Things to do in Bordeaux
My first visit to Bordeaux and right away I was hooked. Only two hours by train from Paris, Bordeaux is an elegant, cosmopolitan, and tourist friendly city with something for everybody. While the name Bordeaux is most famous for its world renowned wines and stately châteaux, the city itself is inclusive of beautiful bridges and…
Sauternes
Sauternes was my first stop when I arrived in the Bordeaux region this past summer. Driving from Gascony France which is about 1.5 hours south of Sauternes, this was a convenient stopping point on the way to Bordeaux city. Before going to the tasting room at Château Suduiraut (mentioned later), I drove around for…
Foie Gras, Armagnac & the Most Beautiful Villages in France!
Gascony (or Gascogne in French) is an area in southwest France that is well known as one of the great gourmet regions of France.
Paris for the Return Visitor
So you’ve been to Paris before and have visited already the famous landmarks. Maybe you’re planning a return visit and would like to see this amazing city from a different lens? Here are some things to experience Paris a little more like a local.
Bordeauxthèque Paris
For those who are traveling to Paris, especially if you’re into wine, this place is not to be missed. La Bordeauxthèque is the wine cellar of Galeries Lafayette situated across the street (also not to be missed). It serves as a retailer as well as a wine museum featuring the most exclusive and sophisticated Grands Vins…
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