Millirandage

Some images of Millirandage in Champagne   Millirandage will be a key word in understanding the 2019 vintage as it is present in nearly every French wine region this year. It translates into English as “poor grape set” or “shot berries”. It is due to the weather conditions during flowering (too hot, too cold, too much…

Domaine Du Dragon Cotes de Provence, Rosés 2014 and a few reds….

Most of jobs in the wine business require the ability to take on multiple and extremely varied tasks. Wearing several hats, so to speak. Thibault Lienard, 42 year old director of Domaine du Dragon, is one of these people. Wine maker during the harvest, tractor driver when necessary, salesman, export manager…. And, as often happens,…

Anne Gros Minervois Video

A revelation: Foie gras with raspberries and red bell pepper jelly

How do you make foie gras go with Beaujolais Villages? Start by giving the chef a glass or two. Just so that he can get the creative juices flowing… The young chef at Auberge de Chantemerle came up with an incredibly creative and unique idea that worked beautifully: Foie gras with a jelly of red…