Category Archives: Rhone

Château La Nerthe

Posted on February 5, 2010 by james

Image by nako via Flickr One of La Nerthe’s goals is to ensure the right balance of alcohol content and tannin in its wines. This begins in the vineyards…by long tradition, and to avoid the errors that have given some … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Christian Etienne

Posted on January 5, 2010 by james

Image by Djof via Flickr Restaurant Christian Etienne in Avignon is a magical place where the past, visible in the dining room on the painted ceilings and the painted frescoes, harmonizes with the pleasure of a summer terrace, terrace that … Continue reading →

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Domaine Charvin

Posted on January 5, 2010 by james

Image of Domaine Charvin via Snooth Gerard Charvin and his son, Laurent, represent the quintessence of the small domaine/father and son team. Together they combine the experience and patience of Gerard with the wine making brilliance of Laurent, now regarded … Continue reading →

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Clos des Papes

Posted on December 26, 2009 by james

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Clos des Papes is indisputably one of the reference points for premium Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Owned by the Avril family, who has been making wine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape since the beginning of the 18th century, this property … Continue reading →

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Domaine de La Janasse

Posted on December 9, 2009 by james

Image by quinn.anya via Flickr The domain philosophy is based on four axis : * Respect the soil and the environnement * Reasonable and precious care of the vineyards * Vinification and elevage adapted to truly express the soil * … Continue reading →

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Château de Beaucastel

Posted on May 15, 2009 by james

Image by loiclemeur via Flickr We try to place the vine in its environment, that is to say in its relationship to the earth, to animal life and the stars, by which it is influenced. If a wild strawberry has … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Hiély Lucullus

Posted on May 4, 2009 by james

Image by foodnut.com via Flickr The Restaurant Hiély Lucullus – Laurent Azoulay invites you to a gastronomic travel of long ago. You can choose the time which fires your imagination the most, a lunch or dinner space : a jump … Continue reading →

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Mercure Pont d’Avignon

Posted on May 4, 2009 by james

Image by shiningarden via Flickr In the heart of Provence, located in a pleasant quiet area. 87 rooms. Close to the famous Pont d Avignon and Palais des Papes. Small garden. Direct access to a public basement garage. Bus parking. … Continue reading →

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Maison M.CHAPOUTIER

Posted on May 4, 2009 by james

Image by Rachel Black via Flickr Convictions: BIODYNAMICS: (Bio=Life) + (Dynamics = in action) Love for vines and wine and the awareness of the need to respect the earth and its terroir have led the Maison M. CHAPOUTIER to adopt … Continue reading →

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Hotel Crillon le Brave – Relais Châteaux en Provence

Posted on April 22, 2009 by james

Image via Wikipedia Hotel Crillon le Brave is a relaxed and informal refuge where you can enjoy all of the simple pleasures of Provence. Located about 25 miles northeast of Avignon, the 32-bedroom hotel is perched on top of a … Continue reading →

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