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The savor of the Mediterranean: Grenache Noir
In 2010, wine producers, importers, and journalists attended the first International Grenache Symposium, held in the village of Crestet in the Southern Rhône Valley. The event was created by the...
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The rise and rise of Merlot
Merlot, the resplendent red grape variety of Bordeaux, achieved massive notoriety in 2004. The impetus was the Oscar-winning film Sideways. During a brilliant scene, the lead character Miles delivers...
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Pomace brandy: Marc de Bourgogne
Recently, a leading university in California made a remarkable discovery. After conducting several experiments, scientists at the UC Davis in California found that grape pomace (the grape skins, pulp,...
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French Cuisine: Explore the Diverse Dishes and Regional Gastronomy of France
French cuisine is often recognized as the best gastronomy throughout the international culinary landscape. French food is beloved worldwide, from fresh baguettes and buttery croissants to artisanal...
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The Origins of the Méthode Champenoise
What is Méthode Champenoise? Sparkling wine can be made almost anywhere if you have the correct equipment. It is an expanding global enterprise (despite what the Champenoise would have us believe),...
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Corsican Cuisine
Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and a prime vacation getaway for French mainlanders. The island is a French territory, though it lies just 90km off the coast of Northern...
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Lyonnaise Cuisine: What to Eat in the Gastronomic Capital of the World
Known as the Gastronomic Capital of the World, Lyon is the ultimate destination for the culinarily inclined traveler. The hilly city lies in the southeast of France, surrounded by the venerable...
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Parisian Cuisine: The Original Baguette, Steak Frites & Specialties of...
Paris is one of the world’s most enchanting cities. Brimming with history and culture, the city of lights has long been a haven for fine artists, fashion designers, literary geniuses, and best-in-class...
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The Best of Bordeaux Cuisine : What to Eat & Drink in this French Wine Region
The great wines and crus classés chateaux of Bordeaux have made this French wine region famous worldwide. Between Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Pomerol, Saint-Émilion, and Sauternes, a treasure trove of...
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Breton Cuisine: A Treasure Trove of Seafood, Crêpes, Cider and More
Brittany is the ultimate travel destination for lovers of the great outdoors, the sea, and diverse cuisine. The historic French region lies on France’s west coast encompassing the peninsula above...
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The Cuisine of Champagne-Ardenne & The Best Champagne Food Pairings
Champagne is one of France’s most remarkable regions boasting an illustrious past in the world of wine and French history alike. Synonymous with luxury and celebratory occasions, Champagne is produced...
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The Diverse Cuisine of Languedoc-Roussillon from the Massif Central to the...
Languedoc-Roussillon is a region brimming with diversity in the southwestern corner of France. Situated along the sun-soaked Mediterranean, the Languedoc plain extends inland from the coast beginning...
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The Cuisine of Périgord, France: Truffles, Foie Gras, Wines of Bergerac & More
Périgord Cuisine Home to some of France’s most stunning landscapes, Périgord boasts a diverse countryside with a storied past. Also known as the Dordogne or the Dordogne Périgord, the region holds...
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The Best Rhône-Alpes Food, Cheeses & French Wines to Match
The Rhône-Alpes region of France provides an exceptional destination for a variety of travelers. During winter, skiers, snowboarders, and snow lovers flock to the east of the region dominated by the...
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Loire Valley Cuisine: What to Eat While Sipping Sancerre, Chinon & Loire...
Considering the sheer diversity of high-quality wines produced throughout the region, the Loire Valley should be at the top of every wine lover’s bucket list. There is elegant Sauvignon Blanc in...
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The Best of Normandy Cuisine Besides Camembert and Calvados
Perched along the Atlantic coast in northwestern France, Normandy boasts a storied history, stunning landscapes, and novel culinary traditions. Though World War II buffs flock here annually to visit...
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A Burgundy Cheese Platter
Burgundy Cheese and Pairings by Nikki Dickerson As the world’s second-largest wine producer, France is home to several prestigious wine regions. Yet, there is one region renowned above the rest....
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Viognier: The Rhone’s most seductive white grape
What type of wine is viognier? Of all the remarkable white grapes of France, Viognier [pronunciation: vee·on·nyei] enjoys the greatest anonymity. Tasted blind, you’d instantly recognize its signature...
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Insiders Guide to visiting Lyon, France
Beautiful, dynamic, exciting, and buzzy, Lyon is France’s third-largest city and home to some of the country’s best restaurants and famous chefs. Straddling the great Saône and Rhône rivers, Lyon’s...
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Introduction to the magic of Sancerre
French Sancerre White Wine If one change has dominated the last 40 years, it is undoubtedly shifting emphasis from place to grape. In Europe, the name of a wine, with few exceptions, was its place of...
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