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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... -
The Extraordinary
Be in to win a voucher to the heart moving film "The Extraordinary" by the producer of The Intouchables!!!! 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... -
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...