Which Languedoc Wine with Cassoulet? #Winophiles
French #Winophiles Visit Languedoc-Roussillon This month, our French #Winophiles group visits the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Where is it? It’s in the south of France, west of Provence, along the coast all the way to the Spanish border. As a wine region, it has long been in the shadow of the Southern Rhone and Provence and only … Continue reading
The Undiscovered France: Sud-Ouest & Jurançon Sec #Winophiles
Southwest France (Sud-Ouest) Gets No Respect The Southwest France wine region is a real Cinderella story. Look at the map, wicked step-sister “Bordeaux” in the same geographic region gets all the glory. The remainder of the entire region is relegated to anonymity. I know a Wine Bible can’t include every single region in every single … Continue reading
Mourvedre – New World and Old
Our French Winophiles group visited (virtually) Provence last weekend. I love Provençal rosé, but I knew I had to pair a meal with a favorite wine of mine from Bandol, Domaine Tempier. When I open a classic from the “old world”, I always enjoy drinking it alongside a respectful version from the “new world”. By … Continue reading
Filet de Porc au Genièvre avec Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge #winophiles
French #Winophiles visit Provence! July is a great time for the French #Winophiles to visit Provence, that wonderful region in the south of France. The most widely known wine style from Provence is, of course, Provençal Rosé, perfect for hot summer afternoons. Visiting Provence Provence is a popular destination with lots to see, eat and … Continue reading
Saint-Jacques Poêlées & Sancerre #winophiles
French #Winophiles – a Monthly Exploration of French Culture, Wine and Food Inspired by our #ItalianFWT group, Christy Majors, one of our members decided to launch a similar monthly exercise with French wines and food. So here we go! #Winophiles Episode 1: the Loire. Look farther down in this post for information on our twitter … Continue reading
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