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Summer wines: 5 Chablis
Chablis produces only whites. They can be enjoyed young, but also age well for several years, and even longer for the premier and grand crus. Generally chiselled and fine, these wines never lack fruit in their youth, especially in warm vintages. Chablis may be more gourmet today than it was twenty years ago, but it nonetheless has a formidable purity and sharpness that make it a perfect match for any table. Ideal for summer, even Indian summer, served chilled but not iced, it can be opened on its own as an aperitif.
Aube en Champagne: the new Eldorado for epicureans!
If you think of Champagne, do you think of the bubbles from the great houses of Reims or Épernay? And yet, further south, an intimate, winegrowing and gastronomic Champagne is available to gourmets with a fine nose.
Vincent Couche, the man who maps terroirs to make the earth speak
The Champagne winemaker from the Côte des Bar has decided to expand into neighboring Côte-d'Or. On the terroir of Molesme, he offers equally inspired still wines.
Coravin, the wine friend
In less than ten years, it has become the tool of choice for professionals and wine lovers alike. The Coravin system, which is available in a range of products, makes it possible to taste and preserve wines, including champagne, in unprecedented conditions. Here we meet its inventor, the American Greg Lambrecht, who now heads a successful company and divides his life between his passion for wine and medical research, his first field of experimentation.
Les Riceys rosé, a rosé that isn't
A confidential appellation, a wine for both gastronomy and ageing, Les Riceys rosé has very little to do with the world of rosés. Discover this unusual gem from the Aube region.
Château de la Resle, a different kind of Burgundy
A member of the Design Hotels collection, this 17th-century château is now owned by Dutchman Johan Bouman, who has turned this historic residence into a warm refuge where heritage is skilfully heckled by design and contemporary art. A rare and cosy place, conceived as a guest house.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté guide: available July 11
The 2024 edition of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté guide is now on sale. New restaurant addresses, gourmet itineraries, portraits... discover the riches of this region.
How to recognize Troyes andouillette?
Do you know how to recognize a Troyes andouillette? Here are a few tips and, as a bonus, our list of good places to find it.
7 microbreweries to discover without moderation!
It's no secret that the French love beer. After almost disappearing in the 80s, the number of breweries, and microbreweries in particular, has grown exponentially. Today, there are no fewer than 2,000 micro-brasseries in France. According to Brasseur de France, France even ranks 1st in Europe in terms of the number of breweries. However, French consumption lags behind that of our European friends. At 30 L per person per year, France is only 26th in the European Union in terms of consumption (the Czechs take the cake with 148.6 L per person per year). After criss-crossing the roads of France, we have selected our seven favorite microbreweries.
