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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... -
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...