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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

The Alpilles Vineyards in Provence for Exquisite Wines and Scenic Views

October 28, 2024

Running 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

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Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Notre Dame des Pallières a Hidden Wine Gem in the Rhône Valley

October 21, 2024

Nestled 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

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Taste · Virginie Van Der Wees · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Mont Sainte-Victoire Côtes de Provence Vineyards Worth Visiting

October 4, 2024

We have lived in Rousset since 2020, a small Provençal village at the foot of the Mont Sainte-Victoire just 15 kilometres from Aix-en-Provence. Arriving at Rousset for a French immersion stay, you will notice that vineyards surround us. Mont Sainte Victoire Vineyards The four (4) vineyards listed below are at the foot of Mont Sainte

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Barefoot Blogger · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Explore Provence’s Camargue and Vin de Sables Vineyards

August 21, 2024

The Camargue, in the southernmost region of France, spreads over more than 360 square miles of pastureland and wetlands formed by the two branches of the River Rhône and the Mediterranean Sea. It creates the largest river delta in Europe. Between its lagoons, reed beds, dunes, and pine forests, which provide a habitat for hundreds

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Wine and Food Festival at 40 of Provence’s Vineyards this Summer

May 15, 2024

The 12th edition of Les Musicales dans les Vignes de Provence starts on June 1 with the first concert at Château la Gordonne in Pierrefeu. Festival organizers want you to enjoy music from around the world while sipping on local wines at one of 40 prestigious vineyards. Whether you are a music lover or a

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Guide for Provence Wine Regions and Vineyards

October 9, 2023

History of Wine in Provence There is evidence that the ancient Greeks who founded Marseille 2600 years ago started producing wine in the area. Over the centuries, the Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards introduced grape varieties to Provence. The Great Wine Blight almost destroyed the wine industry in the late 19th century, but the region

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Provence WineZine · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

A Surprising Côtes du Rhône Villages Food and Wine Pairing

May 18, 2023

Very rarely do you come across a Côtes du Rhône Villages so incredible that it might as well be a Gigondas wine. However, in this case, the red wine that we used in this wine pairing from Paul Jaboulet Aîné (2020) is a nice upgrade. It is big and bold, rich and intense, and it

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