Beatrice Carrot · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence Treat Yourself to a Taste of Provence with Seasonal Bitter Orange Wine February 7, 2025Bitter orange wine is a traditional, refreshing, and convivial aperitif typical of Provence. It recalls sunny days and the song of cicadas. This article about bitter orange wine is written in French and English for readers who want to improve their language skills. There’s a recipe below for making bitter orange wine at home. Le …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence An Expert’s Forecast on the 2024 Wines from Provence’s Vineyards November 19, 2024In 2024, France fell from first place among the largest wine-producing countries in 2023 to third place, behind Italy and Spain. 2024 Grape Growing Challenges in France Throughout the 2024 season, the wine year in France has been problematic, with great variation across the country. It started with frost in the spring. Then, during the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence The Alpilles Vineyards in Provence for Exquisite Wines and Scenic Views October 28, 2024Running east to west in Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône department, the Alpilles (“small Alps”) is a mountain range, protected park, and agricultural area. Its rugged, arid alpine terroir suits growing grapes and olives on its flanks. Below, we cover ideas for touring the Alpilles vineyards in Provence, many of which also produce olive oil. Enjoy the wines …Continue Reading
Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence Notre Dame des Pallières a Hidden Wine Gem in the Rhône Valley October 21, 2024Nestled among vineyards near the village of Gigondas sits Notre Dame des Pallières, a family-run winery specializing in the wines of the southern Rhône. It should be a stop for anyone who loves the robust, long-lived wines of this part of France. Gigondas is sometimes described as the little brother of nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the …Continue Reading
