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JC is back in France! Day 11
Not sure how - but we have 6 tastings today! Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day 10
As the rain steadily worsened we met with the entire family at Domaine Chantemerle - we are lucky to have secured good volumes of both the 2020 and 2021 vintages which is very welcome news! The wines classic Chablis. Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day 9
Five tastings today! - Joblot (Givry) - Jacqueson (Rully) - Ponsot (Rully) - Raveneau (Chablis) - Malandes (Chablis) Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day 8
As in New Zealand, today (Monday) is a public holiday meaning that we had a quieter day, but we still managed to track down a couple of producers happy to meet with us. Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day 6 & 7
Saturday AM we’re off with our friends to visit at Domaine Rolet. Cedric Ducote, in charge of this historical domaine, gave us first a tour of their 14th century cellar located under the town of Arbois – A magical place where barrels and barrels of Vin Jaune are ageing for no less than six years. Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day #5
A very early start – packing up and driving to the Cote de Nuits for an 8.30am meeting in Morey St Denis before heading for the Jura. Sebastien at Odoul-Coquard met us and took us down to yet another largely empty cellar to taste his 2021 wines. Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day #4
Finally the forecasted rain has arrived – it’s still quite warm here so we’re also getting thunder and plenty of lightening. Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day #3
Cool overcast morning today, the meteo is forecasting rain which the vignerons are all saying the vines need - it’s unusually dry here for this time of year. Read More... -
JC is back in France! Day #2
Day two took us to the northern most Appellation in Burgundy of Marsannay... Read More... -
JC is back in France! Beaune - Burgundy
After a 2 and a half year hiatus I have now been able to return to France. I am lucky that Di is joining me for the next 4 weeks. We are starting in an area very close to my heart - Burgundy! Read More... -
What is En Primeur?
En Primeur is a foreign term to some, but it essentially means ‘wine futures’. This is a practice which is most common in Bordeaux, where where wine is bought while it’s still in the barrel and shipped to its destination when bottled 2-3 years later. Read More... -
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Boizel Vintage Report
The vintage in Champagne has just finished and we’ve received a comprehensive vintage report from our friends at Boizel. Read More... -
Demystifying Cognac and Armagnac
Discover the difference between Cognac and Armagnac, France’s most famous spirits! Read More... -
A revival: Madiran, the land of Tannat
A hidden corner in France's Southwest, Madiran is home to the Tannat grape and rich, powerful wines Read More... -
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Le Tour de France 2021
Tour de France 2020 is here! Check out who's in the lead now! Read More... -
En Primeur, c'est quoi?
En Primeur is a foreign term to some, but it essentially means ‘wine futures’. It’s an arrangement where wine is bought while it’s still in the barrel and shipped to its destination when bottled 2-3 years later. Read More... -
Motorally Aotearoa 2021
JC is putting his grunty Ducati aside for a Vespa to tour through New Zealand to support and raise funds for the Mental Health Association of NZ. Read More... -
Red Burgundy 2018 Indent
Our Red Burgundy 2018 Indent Newsletter is releasing on the 1st of March! Read More... -
Paris Visual Gallery
Take a look at these breathtaking photos of France as the Tour de France passes through! Read More... -
Natural wines - Let Scott tell you more!
Why the buzz about natural wines? Scott has put together this little video for you Read More... -
Level up your recipe with some Camembert & Bayonne Ham!
An easy, comfort take on a family favourite! Read More... -
JC's Fondue Savoyarde
With Autumn well and truly setting in, it's time to dust off the pot and warm up with a cheesy fondue Read More... -
Take a trip to pictureque Alsace, Chef Gilles' home region
To keep us busy during this time, Chef Gilles Papst will be putting together some of his favourite recipes for you to try at home. Read More...
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