A successful and adventurous journey across the United States in the midst of the phylloxera crises in the 19th century helped save the French vineyards. Pierre Viala, a French botanist, had been sent to find
Bordeaux’s most famous grape variety is cabernet sauvignon, but actually, merlot is much more planted. Merlot is even the most planted variety in the whole of France. Both these grapes are often partnered with cabernet
Now you can also experience two of France’s most prestigious wine regions on the same tour. It will be a magnificent 9-day tour of Champagne and Bordeaux. We start with four nights in Champagne, in
Champagne is in the very north-east of France (we have it on our programme too). Bordeaux is almost diametrically opposed, both geographically and style-wise. Bordeaux is in the south-western part of France, quite close to
France is not like Italy, where vines grow in every region. But France is not far behind. In fact, there are more vineyards in France than in Italy. France has 794 000 hectares of vineyards,
Champagne is France’s northernmost wine region. This is where you find the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine, as well as the wine for most celebrations. Racy, elegant wines but with a fantastic diversity, wines that
Roussillon, the wine region of the spectacularly beautiful French Catalonia — Roussillon, in the southernmost part of France, in the French part of Catalonia, is a spectacular wine district, close to mountains and sea and
For the spring 2021 we are offering wine tours to two of the great classic of French wine regions: stylish Bordeaux and festive Champagne. We hope everything will be a bit more normal by then
Another article in our grape variety series: Merlot is something of a chameleon. All grapes are, of course, in one way or another. But sometimes it’s more noticeable, as with merlot. Château Petrus, 95% merlot,
For the spring 2021 we are offering two wine tours to classic French wine regions: Bordeaux and Champagne. By then we hope and expect that the world has returned to a little bit more of
Bordeaux: a classic wine tour destination with luxurious châteaux and ambitious winemakers — Bordeaux is home to world-famous châteaux and world-class wines, but it’s also home to some exciting new initiatives, important for the future
Champagne wine tour: luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level — In the world of wine, champagne is synonymous with celebration. However, on this tour we will show you that champagne is so much
Champagne and Bordeaux wine tour, luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level Experience two of France’s most prestigious wine regions on the same tour — On this 9-day tour you will enter into the magical
Champagne wine tour: luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level — In the world of wine, champagne is synonymous with celebration. However, on this tour we will show you that champagne is so much
Bordeaux: a classic wine tour destination with luxurious châteaux and ambitious winemakers — Bordeaux is home to world-famous châteaux and world-class wines, but it’s also home to some exciting new initiatives, important for the future