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How a Prominent Wine Family Turned Its Fortunes Around Thanks to Asparagus
Less well-known than their château in Fargues, the Uza farm in the sandy plains of the Landes region is to white asparagus what a grand cru is to Sauternes: a must-have on gourmet tables. It also marks a new chapter in a family saga that has spanned 500 years.
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, a jewel in the vineyard
There are very few fully enclosed vineyards in Bordeaux. The four walls surrounding the Sauternes Lafaurie-Peyraguey premier cru classé are already a rarity. And it is on this exceptional terroir, planted since 1618, that a no less exceptional hotel-restaurant stands, opened four hundred years later, in 2018.
Softness, between resistance and extinction
With three main production areas: the South-West, Anjou and Alsace, some thirty appellations, and volumes that vary from vintage to vintage, the market for sweet and syrupy wines is experiencing varying fortunes in the face of changing consumer trends.
Panettone, its history and our good addresses
Gault&Millau takes you on a journey of discovery of this fascinating cross between cake and yeast dough, a must-have for the Italian festive season.
The Best Restaurants in the Heart of France's Vineyards
From the slopes of Saint-Émilion to the hills of Alsace, these exceptional restaurants celebrate the French art of living. Nestled in the heart of wine-growing regions, here are 10 restaurants that invite you to immerse yourself in an experience where fine wines complement cuisine full of character.
10 Hotels Where You Can Live Like Royalty
From Île-de-France to Burgundy, from the Loire Valley to Provence, immerse yourself in the heart of France’s most beautiful château hotels. These getaways offer a refreshing change of pace and are truly captivating, bringing the great moments of our history to life while revealing the charms of each region—its architecture, landscapes, and culinary delights.
10 essential wine terms you probably don't know
Wine isn't just a matter of the palate, it's also a matter of words. To better understand what you're drinking, discover these 10 essential terms.
Top 10 wine bars in Bordeaux
To coincide with primeur week, we've put together a selection of great places to taste Bordeaux wines.
Dinner at a château: 10 exceptional restaurants across France
Looking for a restaurant in a château in France? Discover our selection of 10 exceptional restaurants set in the heart of historic estates, offering refined gastronomy, prestigious settings and unique culinary experiences in every corner of the country.
