Wines

Grenache Gris a Versatile Ancient Grape Varietal

March 8, 2021

I have started to note a pattern emerging in my tasting notes during the past couple of years, which shows just how much I love Grenache Gris white wines. I love their richness, texture and structure. But I also noted how few of these wines, in their purest form, are available. Grenache Gris is an …

Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Wine Tasting and Determining the Properties of Wines

May 8, 2020

Wine tasting has been around for a long time. Throughout the years, experts developed a methodology to have a more systematized process of wine tasting. You will use most of your senses to evaluate and examine wine. Wine tasting is a joy for both amateur and professional wine tasters. Professional wine tasters make use of …

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

Domaines Ott* Wine and Architecture at Château de Selle

January 23, 2019

Modern Wine and Architecture In 2004, Champagne Louis Roederer acquired a majority share in Les Domaines Ott*. Cousins and the fourth generation in a family of winemakers Christian et Jean-François Ott remain intimately involved as directors in the operations at the vineyards supported by a team of oenologists. The Champagne Louis Roederer group shares the …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Understanding How a Wine Cork Gets from a Tree to Your Bottle

May 8, 2018

Contributor blog post by Jill Barth: The cork wine stopper is synonymous with preservation – not only of the wine in the bottle but of a way of life for cork farmers and the natural ecosystem of the forest. The process has been the same for generations because the system is a sustainable network benefiting the local economy, …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Pioneering Winemaker Chapoutier puts Braille on their Wine Label

April 19, 2018

In early 2016, M. Chapoutier purchased Château des Ferrages, located in Provence between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Maximin near the commune of Pourcieux. Ferrages produces Côtes-de-Provence AOP and Côtes-de-Provence Saint-Victoire AOP wines, including a portfolio of red, white, and rosé wines. …Continue reading here to learn about this winemaker that, according to Jill, “Chapoutier is a winemaking …

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Cooked Wine Provence’s Vin Cuit is Steeped in Tradition

December 15, 2017

Sometime in early October, after the harvest, winemakers—mostly located in a small area of Provence at the base of Mont Sainte Victoire, between Aix-en-Provence and Trets—begin the annual tradition of making “vin cuit” or “cooked wine.” They each build a big fire of oak wood and fill a huge cauldron with the juice from the …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Wine Wrapped Up for the Holidays: The L’Occasion Gift Guide

December 12, 2017

Contributor blog post by Jill Barth: This time of year brings forth memories of Christmases that I’ve experienced and also, of Christmases that I’ve created in my imagination, fueled by narratives told and retold – a history of the way things should be. …Continue reading here for Jill’s wine post – a wine lover’s gift guide …

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Lourmarin Self-Catered Rental Apartments

Les Olivettes, once a Provencal farmhouse in the Luberon, has 4 spacious rental apartments only a 4-minute walk from the centre of Lourmarin.

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2-Bedroom Penthouse in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Extremely private, the Waterfront Penthouse 2-bedroom, 2-bath holiday rental with a panoramic view is a very romantic place.

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Apt: One Bedroom Rental Apartments

The apartments have lounge and dining areas with fully equipped modern kitchens. The bedrooms are bright and airy with modern bathrooms.

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Holiday Apartment 3-Bedrooms in an Olive Grove

A delightful 3-bedroom holiday apartment at Domaine des Escavalins is an organic olive farm. Well-appointed and private, the gite has room for six (6) people.

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3 Rental Apartments Near Aix-en-Provence

La Bastide des Amandiers has 3 self-contained apartments. The layout provides plenty of privacy and different spaces. A perfect place to spend time in the Luberon.

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One Bedroom

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French Linen Tablecloth Fresh Herb Design

My French Country Home brings the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home with this Fine Herbs Linen Tablecloth. Designed with an elegant display of the most beloved culinary herbs, this tablecloth adds a fresh, botanical charm to any dining setting. 100% high-quality linen. Measures: 170x250cm / 67×98″

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Hand-Crafted Decorative Ceramic Sunflowers

Available in six (6) different colours these durable ceramic sunflowers are suitable for indoor or outdoor settings. Made by hand in Uzès by Maison Pichon these sunflowers are sold individually. Maison Pichon is an artisanal French ceramics manufacturer since 1802.

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Fig-scented Home Fragrance Diffuser

A beautiful glass diffuser perfumes your home with the heady Provencal scent of ripe figs in the summertime - like a siesta in the sun. This fragrance is created exclusively for Rose et Marius in France's perfume capital Grasse.

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Mortar and Pestle Made with Olive Wood

This Mortar and Pestle is produced by Bérard France. Made with olive wood from Provence, it is ideal for grinding herbs, seeds, and spices. Buy one for yourself or as a gift.

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Large White Cotton Market Bag

Produced by Tampico these bags are made in southern France. My French Country Home chose this bag made from pure cotton with round handles stitched in genuine leather. It is a tote is perfectly suited for your shopping or alternatively as a weekend getaway bag. Dimensions: 63 x 29 x 30 cm (24.8×11.4×11.8″)

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Guest Towels 100% French Linen Herb Garden Design

These beautiful guest towels from My French Country Home bring the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home . Designed with an elegant botanical print featuring beloved culinary herbs, these towels add a fresh and sophisticated touch to any guest bathroom or kitchen. Made with 100% high-quality linen and sold as a set of two (2).

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Lavender Field Sachet from Provence

Filled with organic lavender from France this version of L'AUGUSTE Provence sachets features a flowering lavender field. These sachets make great gifts as decorative objects with a lovely fragrance.

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Natural Soap from Provence with Fig Fragrance

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil-free) and exclusive fragrances. Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence, this soap has a perfume that will remind you of a fig tree in summer.

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Rectangular Linen Tablecloth Citrus Design

This gorgeous linen tablecloth will set a Mediterranean mood in your dining room. My French Country Home chose this citrus pattern for it's bold, playful colours. This rectangular tablecloth measures 170 x 250cm / 67 × 98″.

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Wines

Grenache Gris a Versatile Ancient Grape Varietal

Wine Tasting and Determining the Properties of Wines

Domaines Ott* Wine and Architecture at Château de Selle

Understanding How a Wine Cork Gets from a Tree to Your Bottle

Pioneering Winemaker Chapoutier puts Braille on their Wine Label

Cooked Wine Provence’s Vin Cuit is Steeped in Tradition

Wine Wrapped Up for the Holidays: The L’Occasion Gift Guide

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