There’s a special allure to wineries in winter. The frost in the air gives the post-harvest season a quieter, more intimate feel, and time seems to slow. Whilst the outdoors may be less busy, the tasting rooms are still open […]
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For centuries, the wineries in Bordeaux have been revered as some of the greatest in the world. Close to the French coast, Bordeaux benefits from the maritime climate, the humidity and the rain on the rolling hills leading to wonderfully […]
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If you were making a list of the world’s greatest wineries, and another of the finest wineries in Burgundy, you’d find a lot of overlap. This quaint corner of eastern France is synonymous with sublime wine, and rightfully so. The […]
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Introducing Burgundy’s newest luxury 5* hotel: Château La Commaraine. A reimagined 12th-century estate in Pommard, Côte de Beaune. The Hotel’s Story Château La Commaraine dates back as far as 1112, promising the kind of jaw-dropping history that so exemplifies the […]
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They say that the secret to happiness is always having a holiday booked, and with summer beginning to roll to a close, it’s time to start thinking about where’s next. Got your eye on somewhere specific? Or perhaps, it’s a […]
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While the exact dates for harvest change every year, and also change dependent on the winery’s schedules and the weather, harvest is an entirely unique time to visit a winery. Here are the top three reasons to visit during harvest, […]
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If you ask us, the ultimate Tour de France is one which involves wine. As the 112th Tour de France winds its way through some of France’s most iconic wine regions, there’s never been a better time to be inspired. […]
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Join Hannah, from the Grape Escapes team, on a wine weekend in Tuscany… I began along winding roads up and down the Tuscan hills on my way to the stunning Castello di Fonterutoli. Described as a ‘wine resort’, I wasn’t […]
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We are delighted to be recommended for our wine-tasting holidays in both Bordeaux and Alsace in The Times, as part of Anthony Peregrine’s May 2025 round-up of ‘9 of the best wine-tasting holidays in France’. First up: Bordeaux. “The Bordelais […]
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Ever thought about visiting Cognac? Here are all the reasons why Cognac is a reinvented drink, now a classic ingredient in all the best cocktails, and why visiting this quaint town in south-western France is not to be missed by […]
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