Tag Archives: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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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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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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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Hotel Novotel Avignon Nord

Posted on April 22, 2009 by james

Image by captainsticky via Flickr The Novotel Avignon Nord is a 3 star hotel located close to the A7 motorway, 10 minutes from the centre of Avignon, and not far from the TGV train station. A good base for visiting … Continue reading →

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