Provence

Not just summery rosés, but some excellent reds and whites from Les Baux, Aix-en-Provence, Bandol etc

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Cognac/Armagnac

Cognac and the Poitou-Charentes (now part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine) region to the north of Bordeaux – and Armagnac in Gascony to the south of Bordeaux. Cognac is a brandy made from…

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Loire Valley/Centre

Loire Valley encompassing 2 administrative regions – Centre – Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire. A huge area from the mouth of the Loire at Nantes into the…

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Jura/Savoie

Close to the Swiss border on France’s eastern fringes with Jurassic foothills and deep, Alpine valleys these are very scenic regions with some interesting and distinctive wines:

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Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc-Roussillon is the largest wine-producing area in France, and benefits from a variety of different terroirs and a great southern climate. A huge range of wine styles is available…

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Champagne

The combination of a chalk subsoil and a cooler northerly climate help to produce the acidity necessary to make these highly prized wines! Champagne is considered the king of sparkling…

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Les Baux-de-Provence – Mas Ste Berthe

The vineyard of Mas Sainte Berthe is one of our favourites for producing great wines and being in a great situation, with splendid provencal views of the imposing Alpilles mountains…

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