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Denis Durantou – Gentleman and winemaker extraordinaire
It is with great sadness we bring the news of the death of one of Bordeauxs truly great producers, Denis Durantou. 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... -
Watch JC introduce the Loire Valley
Come with JC to the Loire, the home of the Chenin Blanc grape. He is taking you to the rolling valleys of Vouvray, Jasnières and Savennières Read More... -
Take a culinary journey to Lyon with Chef Gilles!
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... -
Beef cheeks ragout ‘a la façon du Languedoc’
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... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Epilogue
The last 2 weeks in France certainly felt like a roller coaster for me. Starting with a deep plunge straight from the Charles de Gaulle Airport into the heart of Paris. Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Dordogne
From early 1920, the Monteil family was a company who employed mushroom harvesters to collect wild mushrooms, they paid them after delivery and weighting. Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Aquitaine
South-West of France in the Aquitaine region there is a delight to the eyes (and the palet), the Bovetti Chocolate factory. Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Auvergne part 3
The Livradois cheese makers company has been a family-run business for 3 generations that keeps alive the traditional dairy and farm production of many Auvergne cheeses. Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Auvergne part 2
At 7.30am, I met Jean Baptiste from the Jeune Montagne Dairy Cooperative at the local square by the Aubrac Bull. And of course... Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Auvergne
La Société Laitière de Laqueuille is were Mr Antoine Roussel first discovered the process of growing and developing a bleu mould and introduce it inside a cheese in 1820. Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Maison Fossier
It is difficult not to spend all my time visiting and tasting the famous prestigious labels when visiting Reims, the capital of champagne. Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Rungis International Food Market
“ If you want to see something interesting come early “ said my contact in Rungis. I can drive you inside the market, just call me when you arrive at the Station Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Confrerie Dinner
Last night I had dinner at La Guilde Internationale des Fromagers - Confrérie de Saint-Uguzon. The event took place at the Musée du Vin ... Read More... -
Gilles in France February 2020 | Salon du Fromage
Gilles Mereau has gone to France to meet cheee producer and bring back new cheeses! Follow his journey around France! Read More... -
Anis de Flavigny, France’s oldest brand produces vegan candy
In the heart of the Burgundy region, the Anis de Flavigny factory has been located within the same ivy-covered Benedictine abbey for the last 400 years. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Epilogue
Epilogue | Last day of tastings before heading off to Paris to catch up my flight to NZ! Emilie will be staying few days with my Mum before catching up with her sister Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 14
Day 14 | We are coming to an end of our tour! We won’t be going further South than Valence on this trip. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 13
Day 13 | Oulala! Much colder this morning – A nasty Northern wind going down the Rhone Valley! I got the good news overnight that my TGV has been confirmed. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 12
Day 12 | We were saying this morning how lucky we have been with the weather! It is cold but no sign of rain or even worse snow! Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 11
Day 11 | SAD NEWS! Michel Lafarge, a leading vigneron in Burgundy, died a few days ago at the age of 91. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 10
Day 10 | Mr Donald Trump is on everyone lips and mind at the moment as he’s threatening to put the import tax for French wines up Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 9
Day 9 | Our third day in Burgundy and the weather forecast is for beautiful blue sky. I must admit it makes a huge difference to go through the full day of tastings ... Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 8
Day 8 |Beautiful blue sky this morning! Coolish of course (4degrees) but should warm up a bit during the day. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 7
Day 7 | We are still in the Jura wine region for the day after the most amazing day yesterday in the village of ‘Les Rousses’. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 6
Day 6 | After a good night sleep and an healthy breakfast we head towards the hills. At the heart of the Natural Park of the haut Jura, Les Rousses Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 5
Day 5 | Still in Chablis this morning but checking out from our modest but very adequate Hotel Le Moulin de la Coudre. First time I stayed there but I will stay again. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 4
Day 4 | Very depressing day on the weather front – Wet, cold and foggy! BUT on the work sheet some of my favourite Chablis producers and the very best of the Appellation! Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 3
Day 3 | Beautiful morning! Cold but blue sky. We did then the long drive (over four hours) from Alsace to Chablis. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 2
Day 2 | Jet lag? What jet lag? Too many things to do, people to see and so many wines to taste! Our three best Alsatian producers are on the sheet today – A real treat. Read More... -
JC in France January 2020 | Day 1
JC has gone to France for the annual buying trip, this time accompanied by Emilie! Follow them on a journey around France! Read More... -
The Extraordinary
Be in to win a voucher to the heart moving film "The Extraordinary" by the producer of The Intouchables!!!! Read More... -
Famille de Boel France
New kids in the cellar! Just landed 'Les Voraces' which is virtually a stone throw from the orginal Maison Vauron Read More... -
Happy Rosé Day & Bienvenue à Château Minuty
Château Minuty is considered today as the elite rosé in Cotes de Provence. Beautifully situated in a Provençal village called Gassin, Château Minuty is a family owned estate. Read More... -
Tour de France Week 3 Overview
Despite the action and drama of the past three weeks where we have seen the most bizarre weather conditions Read More... -
Tour de France Week 2 Overview
It's the second week of the race and the going gets tough with a course that mixes the flat and the start of the big mountain stage in the Pyrenées. Read More... -
Tour de France Week 1 Overview
Week one is always the toughest when all competitors believe they have a chance of winning the great race, all are at their best and fuelled with hopes of victory. Read More... -
Tom Scully - Tour de France Interview
Meet Tom Scully, a Kiwi who grew up in Central Otago and was selected to compete for the first time in the Tour de France 2018. He is about to share with us Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Final Day
A couple more visits this morning before we hop on the train back to Paris. First up a new one (under wraps), great wines and not just the fizzy stuff, Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 12
The penultimate day, I’m starting to tire, luckily we only have a couple of appointments. Another one of those beautiful no cloud days which made for a glorious drive Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 11
Champagne here we come. Most people don’t realise that the Cote de Bar in Southern Champagne is closer to Dijon in Burgundy than Reims. Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 10
What a beautiful morning, not a breath of wind or a cloud in the sky. As we drove north to Vosne Romanee with the Cote and vines to our left it was hard not smile, it felt perfect Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 9
Really looking forward to today and not the least because we start at one of my favourites, and that’s Jean-Marie Fourrier in Gevrey-Chambertin. Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 8
Overcast and chilly, Lydias “I told you to bring more warm clothes“ is ringing in my ears.We’re starting in Rully on the Côte Chalonnaise Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 7
It’s a public holiday in France today so only one appointment. An absolute joy to drive and quite eerie as the roads are completely empty. Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 6
What a beautiful morning blue skies not a breath of wind or a cloud to be seen. In fact you can clearly see Mont Blanc and the Alps more than 250km away . Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 5
A cool but fine day and we’re off to Chermette. Here we meet up with Pierre-Marie, Martine and their son Jean-Etienne Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 4
Stayed the night at le Pres de Moulin in Serignan-du-Comtat, beautiful, plus a very good meal. Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 3
A beautiful Mediterranean morning, the sky couldn’t be more blue, and a lovely breakfast with Anne and Francois Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 2
On the road early, we have to cover a lot of miles today starting with Ch Negly at La Clape. Read More... -
Scott in France June 2019 | Day 1
After a dreadful arrival day at CDG, Lydia, Gavin and I made it to Banyuls-sur-Mer. Read More... -
A seat at the Table
Exclusive offer Win tickets to "A Seat at the Table" Read More... -
Happy International Chardonnay Day!
Happy Chardonnay Day! Raise a toast to this special day with a glass of Cave de Lugny. Read More... -
Sunday Brunch French inspired recipes
Add a little je ne sais quoi to your Sunday brunch with these French inspired recipes! Read More... -
Proud supporter of Domaine Thomson!
NZ Organic Wine Awards 2019 are announced, we are excited that Surveyor Thomson 2015 pinot noir has won the Riedel 'Wine of the Show' and Champion pinot noir. Read More... -
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day with Henri Bourgeois’ family!
May 3rd is marked on many calendars around the world as a day dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc. Originated in the Bordeaux, today Sauvignon Blanc is grown around the globe... Read More... -
Fun Facts about Burgundy
When we think about French wine, Burgundy is in everyone’s thoughts. It's known it offers some of the most expensive and quality wines but what else do you know about it? Read More... -
Creative Co-ordinator / Marketing support Wanted
We are looking for a valued team member who can multi task, work to set timelines and be self-managing on projects. Must have bucket loads of positivity and able to inspire. Read More... -
Camus Cognac living the tradition
Unmatched, second to none, remarkably quaffable; these are some words that describe the Cognacs of Camus. Read More... -
Bienvenue Francophonie Day!
March 20th marks French language day, today we celebrate the French language, its many cultures and how it marks history. Read More... -
Joyeuse journée de la femme
Today marks a day of the commemoration and celebration of women. A day for acknowledging women around the globe who are making waves Read More... -
Tomato and Goat's cheese salad
In recognition of the Soignon range, we have created a goat’s cheese salad that highlights a few of these incredible cheeses. Read More... -
Rum cocktail recipes
The rums of Martinique are considered among the best in the world, well-known and appreciated for their specific aromas and flavours. Enjoy some of the best cocktail recipes. Read More... -
France's no.1 selling rosé
A stand out Provençal tipple - Listel has not only gained France’s support but ours too. Refreshing, light, easy drinking organic rosé that exudes quality and is easy on the wallet. Read More... -
Tariquet cocktail recipes
Armagnac has been making waves in the cocktail scene. These have been formulated by bartenders from all over the world who use Tariquet Armagnacs. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 - Vidéo with Jean-Christophe
Thank you to everyone that followed #jcinfrance, if you’re just tuning in you can discover his whole journey on our blog and social pages. Merci et à bientôt! Read More... -
Burgundy's best visits NZ - Domaine De Montille
The first tasting of 2019 and one we won’t forget, from one of Burgundy’s most iconic producers, Domaine de Montille. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 16: End of tour
We’ve finished our first trip for 2019 (Scott will be heading back to France towards the end of May for the second round). We are extremely pleased how things went and hoping to have secured some pretty amazing new domaines. Watch this space! Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 15
The Loire Valley is an enormous appellation stretching from the village of Sancerre at the Eastern side to the Atlantic Ocean on the Western side. Which means of course more time in the car and less winery visits. This is our last day of tastings Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 14
It's Sunday and we have no winery visits. Unfortunately the weather has turned into rain (the first time actually since we have arrived). It is not terribly cold but they have predicted some snow for next week. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 13
First up we head to the village of St-Jus-sur-Dive which is a good drive from where we are staying - pretty much following the Loire River, and a catch up with Romain from Domaine Guiberteau. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 12
Our first stop was at Domaine Champalou in the village of Vouvray, alongside the Loire river. Celine with her parents Catherine and Didier run this estate producing almost exclusively the white wine of this part of the Loire: Chenin Blanc. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 11
Another cool sunny morning takes us to our first visit of the day where we met with Sebastien at Domaine Dampt. Another family business run by father Daniel and sons Sebastien and Vincent producing exclusively Chablis wines. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 10
This morning we head towards the Cotes de Beaune and more particularly the village of Volnay – going the circuitous route via the lovely villages of Pommard but also Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. We were meeting with Thomas Boulay in Volnay. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 9
We have a big day ahead with five winery visits, all on the Cote d'Or. It is pruning season here at the moment and dotted all over the vineyards you see little curls of smoke rising into the sky: many of them still use the old method of burning their prunings Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 8
We hit the road for Burgundy and an hour and a half later saw us at our first visit of the day in the village of Fixin (very close to Gevrey-Chambertin) at - hopefully at some point in the future - a new domaine for us, Domaine Denis Berthaut. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 7
Early start on the road this morning as we headed towards the Northern Rhone. We have about 1h30 of driving into the land of Syrah. Our first visit is at Equis based just outside Tain Hermitage, where we met with Thomas! Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 6
Saturday morning sees us bright and early at the doors of Domaine Gerin, our only visit today as we're spending the remainder of the weekend with my family, where they have been wine merchants since 1879! Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 5
The Mistral, the Mistral and still the Mistral… You can easily appreciate why this wind can drive people nuts! We have our first meeting with a negociant in Chateuneuf-du-Pape where we buy our supermarket brand 'Leon Perdigal'. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 4
The Mistral is still blowing from the North the 100kph winds – we're wrapping up well today. Our first visit is to the Appellation of Beaumes de Venise where we are meeting with Thierry and Marina, owners of Domaine de la Pigeade. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 3
After a quick breakfast with the Fayard (Ch Sainte-Marguerite), we drove early morning to Domaine Hermitage St-Martin, owned and run by Enzo, the middle son of the Fayard. It is based near the Provençal village of Cuers Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 2
Chateau Roubine is one of only 18 domaines to have the Cru Classé status in the predominantly rosé area of Provence. We spent part of the morning re-visiting their vineyards, along with the newly equipped winery. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 1
For my first buying trip in 2019, I was lucky enough to persuade my wife to join me. We arrived in Nice to the most beautiful weather – We were able to have lunch on a terrace next to the Mediterranean sea, before heading to our 1st destination – Chateau Roubine Read More... -
Press release: mystery bottle of Central Otago Pinot noir revealed.
Prominent Central Otago winery Domaine Thomson is celebrating the choice of gift Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave to her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison at the recent East Asia Summit in Singapore. Read More... -
Oven baked goat's cheese recipe for festive platter
Impress your guests with this delicious and easy to pull together recipe. By our Chef Gilles Papst (L'Atelier du Fromage) Read More... -
Amaury Devillard from Château de Chamirey visits Maison Vauron
The story of Château de Chamirey is an exceptional one, it is a love story between a family and the vines of Burgundy. Read More... -
A picturesque visit to Domaine Thomson
Ferorsa made it to Domaine Thomson wines after first tasting them 5 years ago at Berry Bros and now selling them at Maison Vauron. Read More... -
Know your rosé? Here’s your go-to guide
It all began in the picturesque region of Provence and thankfully made its way to Aotearoa. We’ve broken down the French rosés into regions and how to pick them. Read More... -
Wine and Cheese matching for summertime
As the evenings get longer and the weather gets warmer, outdoor dining becomes more and more accomplishable. There is no better time of year to fire up the barbecue, crack open a bottle and enjoy the best time of year. Read More... -
New tastes of Burgundy
With the recent introduction of four new wines in the Maison Vauron cellar, a staff wine training was on the cards. Read More... -
Caviar Sturia with White and Green Asparagus
A simple yet beautiful recipe to try the amazing Sturia Caviar 'Vintage' Read More... -
Gilles on tour – A fromager in France
A lucky Gilles Mereau from La Fromagerie travelled to France for the SIAL Food Exhibition in Paris. Read More... -
Château Figeac, the great name of Bordeaux
Mme Manoncourt, owner of St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘B’ Château Figeac, has left a mark on many with her memorable visit. Read More... -
Champagne Charles Orban takes Gold
Charles Orban Blanc de Noirs Brut NV has taken out gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show for 2018. Ready to taste this gold medal winning Champagne? Read More... -
New to the Cellar - Domaine Belle
We have a fresh-face on our shelves and another quality producer to the range at Maison Vauron, Domaine Belle, located in the northern Rhône Valley. Read More... -
Experienced Chef de Partie Wanted
We need an experienced, mature and well organised person to aid our Head and Sous-Chefs Read More... -
Trois Rivières, winning rums of the French Caribbean
Once again, Trois Rivières received outstanding results for their rhums of Martinique. Considered among the best in the world these rums were awarded the prestigious French “Appellation d’Origine Controlee” in 1996. Read More... -
Sales Representative - French Wine, Cheese & Specialty Goods Distributor Wanted
We are looking for a driven and forward thinking sales rep. You will be passionate about our products and be able to gain new customers as well as work from our extensive client list Read More... -
A visit to Distilleries de Provence
France, our home away from home, and the core of Maison Vauron makes visiting the motherland a whole lot more special. Our Creative Coordinator Lucie took a trip back home and had the pleasure of going on a tour at Distilleries de Provence in Forcalquier. Read More... -
Commanderie de Bordeaux Inauguration
On Friday the 7th of September Maison Vauron hosted the inauguration of the ‘Commanderie de Bordeaux’. Will Brunel Morvan, Shareholder and Sales Director at Maison Vauron had the privilege of being inducted as a Commandeur and Cellar Master from the Maître de Commanderie Benoit Marcenac. Read More... -
Kitchen Hand Wanted
L'Atelier du Fromage is looking for a Kitchen Hand 30-35 hours per week. Read More... -
#wineofthemonth with Ferorsa | September 2018
The month of September brings warmer weather, spring lambs, blossoming trees and a rich, textural Côtes du Rhône. J-L Chave is not just one of the iconic producers of the Rhône but all of France, his Hermitage a benchmark Read More... -
A Tasting to remember
The legendary Château d’Yquem, producer of Sauternes wines with the esteemed title of Premier Cru Supérieur made an ordinary Monday an unforgettable one for many. Read More... -
A visit from Champagne Lombard
It’s always an honour to have our producers visit our little cellar in Aotearoa and it’s even more special when they present their own wines. Read More... -
Château Yquem at Hippopotamus Wellington
Château d’Yquem hosts an evening in New Zealand for the first time to present their world renowned wine together with a selection of fine dining dishes at Hippopotamus Restaurant. Read More... -
#wineofthemonth with Scott | August 2018
Not one but two wines will be taking the stage this month, showing us the excellence of Bordeaux from the vintage that blew our socks off - 2015. Read More... -
Tour de France Week 3 Overview
The last week of the Tour was full of action with 3 mountain stages in the Pyrenees. It’s exciting to see short mountain stages this late in the Grand Tour. Read More... -
Goodbye to a pioneer
Sadly the doyen of Cornas, Auguste Clape, the man who above all others put the appellation on the map, passed away on July 13, 2018 at the age of 93. Read More... -
Tour de France Week 2 Overview
Week two brought more carnage, more bad weather, and saw even more top names eliminated from the race. Read More... -
Tartiflette recipe
The perfect winter treat, from the French Savoie region... Read More... -
Tour de France Week 1 Overview
Week 1 is complete of the Tour de France and the beautiful regions of the north-west of France have been the backdrop for the first 7 stages. Read More... -
#wineofthemonth with Jean-Christophe | July 2018
We are back to a hearty, spice driven red for our #wineofthemonth that will serve you just fine in this harsh July climate. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 - Vidéo with Jean-Christophe
JC is back in the land of the long white cloud and sharing the pits and peaks of his journey. Thank you to everyone that followed #JCINFRANCE Hear from the man himself about his unforgettable moments Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 19
Time to say our bye-byes this morning. Everybody is going in different directions. In my case it’s a train back to Paris to fly home the following day. It has been a terrific trip with lots of good wines Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 18
This is the big day! First, it is Saturday and every Saturday morning Beaune (a beautiful Medieval township) offers a superb market of fresh produce but also bric a brac and handcrafted goods. As the weather is great a lot of people are around which makes the market very vibrant and colourful. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 17
While yesterday we concentrated on the Cote de Beaune subregion, today it is all about the Cote de Nuits. After picking up the troops from their hotel we driving north from Beaune we took the 'Route des Grands Crus". Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 16
The forecast is the same as the last few days – heat, humidity and thunderstorms. I went to pick up my little group at 9.30am this morning to go to our first tasting in Volnay at Domaine Michel Lafarge. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 15
For the last few days now the weather has been consistent: The day starts well, then the heat and humidity kick in and by late afternoon thunderstorms and very heavy rain hit most of the country. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 14
Early on the road to drive through the vineyards/Appellations/Climats of the Cote de Nuits before our first meeting in the very famous village of Vosne Romanee. Read More... -
Experienced Barista Wanted
We are currently looking for new staff members L’ Atelier du Fromage at Maison Vauron - busy French eatery in Newmarket - Best cheeses selection in New Zealand (Metro top 50 cafe since its opening in 2014) is looking for an Experienced Barista 40h a week Knowledge and interest in French cheeses required. Read More... -
#wineofthemonth with Scott | June 2018
Oui, it's officially winter and that means it's officially oyster season. With that in mind we've chosen a Muscadet for June's Wine of the Month to compliment these irresistible little morsels. So grab yourself a dozen bluffies, a dozen bottles of our Wine of the Month and remember that winter isn't all that bad. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 13
Back to serious work this morning! I was very excited to see the Bret Brothers & La Soufrandière(Domaine de la Soufrandiere) again and to share the visit/tasting experience with Angela & Richard. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 12
I spent a bit of time with my Mum this morning and had lunch with her in one of her favourite restaurants close to the train station of St Etienne. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 11
Beautiful morning! Petit dejeuner out on the terrace of my hotel. First meeting this morning is at Domaine Yves Gangloff in Condrieu. We have been chasing this domaine for over three years. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 10
Beautiful blue sky this morning – they are expecting warm and dry weather for the end of the week. However things will change from Monday morning! Driving back South from my hotel to taste more Crozes-Hermitage, Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 9
This is my last day in Bordeaux! I am flying later on into Lyon. I couldn’t leave the region without tasting in the Graves Appellation. Read More... -
An evening with Château Angélus
On Wednesday 6th June we welcomed Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, proprietor of Château Angelus and viticulture pioneer. This is indeed a rare occurrence here at Maison Vauron... Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 8
The weather is very average this morning – wet but not cold. We are going back this morning to the area of St Emilion to meet with the very popular Nicolas Thienpont. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 7
An early start this morning as we have a 1h30 drive to reach the top of the Medoc in the village of St Estephe. We are all expected at one of the superstar Chateau of the Appellation Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 6
Full on day today with lots of tastings and a dinner in St-Emilion. We started the day by a short drive towards the village of Neac in the Appellation of Lalande de Pomerol Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 5
Sunday today and food shopping is on the agenda. Although we are going to eat a lot in restaurants and Chateaux in the next week we are also planning to do a bit of cooking at 'home' Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 4
An early start for a meeting and tasting at another agent/broker in the Bordeaux township. I had a little bit of time after that for a quick look at the city center Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 3
An early start again as I had to drive on the outskirt of Bordeaux township for a meeting with one of our Bordeaux agent/brokers. In Bordeaux the top Chateaux do not sell direct Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 2
I am spending the full day in the Appellation of St Emilion and Pomerol (30 mins drive from my hotel) with the team of the Moueix family (also owner of Chateau Petrus, Trotanoy etc…). Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 1
JC is back in the land of wine and cheese! So follow his journey over the next couple weeks to see what he’s up to! 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... -
Goat cheese, Fig jam & Bayonne Ham Tartine
Tasty and indulgent treat for Sunday brunch, easy to make by Dad and the little ones! Chef Gilles working his magic in the kitchen once again! Read More... -
#wineofthemonth with Ferorsa | May 2018
May's wine of the month is here and one to get very excited about. With the Northern Rhône in the spotlight this month, this Crozes-Hermitage couldn't be more appropriate - a juicy and generous Syrah to get you through the cooler month of May. Our sommelier Ferorsa talks about her "coup de coeur" from her time in France Read More... -
Chestnut & Porcini Mushroom Velouté
A heart warming and tongue tingling soup, it will satisfy you this winter. Remember, soup is always better with a baguette and lavishings of butter! Read More... -
Northern Rhône - The Terrific Trio
As we enter the cooler seasons it is time to pick up the weighty, bolder reds that winter demands. We have a whole lot of outstanding wines from the Northern Rhône that will get us through the months of hibernation ahead. Read More... -
#wineofthemonth with Bertrand | April 2018
April is here and that means a new Wine of the Month! We sum this up as the perfect autumnal drop, and as Bertrand would say "it's fresh yet warm and cosy for those chilly evenings coming". Read More... -
Chicken Fricassée with Morel Mushrooms
A classic Burgundy dish, the perfect meal to experiment with morels if you haven't already! Read More... -
The Art of Chablis
Chablis, many of you would be familiar with this name, but may not know the significance behind the wine or its place of origin. Chablis is a winegrowing region in the north eastern part of Burgundy. Read More... -
Calvados: A true savoir-faire
Calvados, in basic terms, is French apple brandy and only from the Normandy region. Calvados has a timeline that looks something like this: fruit to cider to Calvados. Read More... -
Michelin Debuts its 2018 stars
The Michelin guidebook is back in its country of origin and debuting the stars of 2018 for France. Two new restaurants have been honoured three-Michelin-stars which is big news, this gives a total of 28 three-star restaurants in France. Read More... -
Mini Raspberry Charlotte
The perfect Valentines Day recipe, create together, share together. Read More... -
Paul Bocuse, a culinary legend
Paul Bocuse, a culinary legend, has left his mark on French Gastronomy as his family announced his death on Saturday the 20th of January. Read More... -
Domaine de la Chabonnière, a Family story
It was in 1912 that Eugene Maret bought Domaine la Charbonnière to please his wife, who was Châteauneuvoise born and winemaker’s daughter. Read More... -
The Beaujolais Nouveau effect
"Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!" is what people all over France announce as the third Thursday of November comes around every year. Read More... -
The Merlot Grape
International Merlot Day is here and we are raising a glass to this versatile grape. Read More... -
A Kiwi Sommelier in France
We had the pleasure of speaking with sommelier at Orphans Kitchen, Vanessa Pritchard. Read what she has to say about working a harvest on Domaine Gilles Robin, and all things wine! Read More... -
The origin of Champagne
Friday the 20th of October is global Champagne day and all over the world bottles will be popped in acknowledgement of this fabulous wine. Read More... -
Armagnac - How to read a label
Armagnac is distilled from white wine grapes and not surprisingly it must be produced in the Armagnac region, located in South West France. Read More... -
The true Caviar pioneers
Caviar, one of the world’s oldest delicacies, even before the time of Champagne, has exceptional qualities that have formed the products high reputation. Read More... -
Romain Guiberteau - A new age for Saumur?
When you are told by some of France’s greatest producers, “you need to try the wines of Guiberteau”, this is a recommendation you don’t take lightly. Read More... -
Thierry Germain – The guru of Cabernet Franc
This is our second vintage from what is arguably France’s best producer of Cabernet Franc and one we only secured due to his good friendship with another of our suppliers. Like Guiberteau he was also mentored by Nady Foucault of Clos Rougeard, and there can be no greater testament Read More... -
Drone on Champagne Vineyard
A fascinating look into the use of drones on vineyards. We may be seeing this more often! Read More... -
Domaine Jamet – Syrah in the veins
If you’re looking for blockbuster Côte Rôtie brimming with new oak and extract, you should look elsewhere. But if perfume and texture’s your thing, Domaine Jamet wines are among the planet’s greatest wine experiences. Read More... -
La Dame de pic shines under the stars
Anne-Sophie Pic (born 12 July 1969) is a French chef best known for gaining three Michelin stars for her restaurant, Maison Pic. Read More... -
The new era of Chateau Anthonic
Chateau Anthonic is one of Moulis-en-Medoc's oldest family-owned vineyards. Moulis en Medoc or Moulis as it more commonly known is the smallest of the Medoc appellations. Read More... -
Domaine du Tariquet - A Family legacy
If you have a friend that spends his holidays in the South West of France, ask him if he knows the Domaine du Tariquet and you will notice a dreamy smile on his face. Read More... -
Albert Mann – A progressive domaine at the top
Domaine Albert Mann is the joint effort of two winemaking families: Barthelmé and Mann. Read More...
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