Stand on the exact spot in Chinon and you are within 10 metres in three different directions of touching Chateau Chinon, Clos de L’Echo, Domaine Charles Joguet at Caves de Silènes and the French writer Rabelais. What’s the connection? Well,… Read More ›
Domaine du Closel, Savennierres, has been run by a female winemaker for 5 generations. Wonderful expression of Chenin Blanc at its best with Evelyne de Pontbriande, current owner/winemaker, who couldn’t stop laughing at my joke question, “is this a wine… Read More ›
Our travels renewed, some will be pleased to hear, as we arrive at Fontevraud L’Abbeye for a few days. The fact that the whole area is filled with plantings of Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc is a complete… Read More ›
Champagne and Prosecco might be the dominant markets for fizzy wine globally at present, but a moments thought should lead you to discover another sparkling wine type ….. Cremant. This is the generic name for wines made in France that… Read More ›
Saturday is another international wine tasting day ….. for Chenin Blanc. So what will you be drinking, a South African varietal or a village wine like Savennieres from the Loire Valley? Mine’s a Savennieres, bought on our wine travels at… Read More ›
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