Surprisingly, the Burgundy region only became an official part of France in 1435. Since then however, it has produced some of France's most renowned wines from even as early on as the 14th century.
Living in the middle of a vineyard in Bordeaux, France, it’s hard not to be curious about the lifecycle of the vines and feel the excitement when the harvest is just around the corner. So what's in store in 2012?
Du 28 juin au 1er juillet 2012, Bordeaux a célébré le vin, en proposant une exposition le long des quais du fleuve de la Garonne. Tous les deux ans, cet événement à la portée internationale rassemble producteurs et châteaux viticoles de la région bordelaise.
With the realisation that we are closing in on our third year in Bordeaux wine country came the reality of the situation - our visas are due to expire. How can two Australians manage to stay in France and run a new business?
It’s no surprise that one of the first things on our guests ‘to do’ list is to spend a day or two doing some wine tasting. How could it be, when our boutique hotel is sitting in the middle of a lush Bordeaux vineyard, in one of the world’s most famous wine regions?
After living in the centre of big, bustling cities for so many years, these days I marvel at the more obvious signs to the seasons changing around me in the gorgeous French countryside.
Après plusieurs voyages en Champagne, le nom de cette région évoque non seulement la boisson riche en bulles mais aussi l’hospitalité, la diversité des paysages, le patrimoine historique, l’authenticité, le goût du beau et du bon.
Château la Coste had the wonderful idea to combine art, architecture and wine on their property of over 125 hectares. Throughout the year one can explore the woods, hills, vineyards and olive trees and see the different seasons evolve in the beautiful region of Provence.
Roger, une légende du village m'a accueilli avec quatre bises et un verre de champagne. Au cours des six prochains mois, j’aurai le privilège d'entendre ses histoires.//Roger, a village legend, welcomed me with four kisses and a glass of champagne. Over the course of the next six months I would be privileged to hear his stories.
The sky above is azure, but fog lingers low in the Marne Vallée. It is 7am and the workers, some lodging with friends or family, others staying with the vineyard's manager or owner, have risen early, perhaps woken by the sounds of tractors noisily making their way through the tight streets, disturbing the usual morning tranquillity of the small villages of the Champagne region.
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