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Tips for visiting Champagne

Jon Catt is an Englishman living in the Champagne region who offers guided tours in the region - and he offers some tips to get the best out of your…

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Cabardes AC

Cabardès AC is a small, lesser-known Languedoc Appellation, north west of Carcassonne (11 Aude, Occitanie). Only upgraded to AOC in 1999, it is the only appellation which marries the Atlantic/Bordeaux…

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Hugel’s interactive Alsace vineyard map

For such a long-established and very traditional and renowned wine producer, Hugel et Fils in Alsace have adopted modern technology with some va va voom! by offering online interactive maps…

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Cooking & Travelling in South West France

If there are is a slight intermission in new articles on the site for a few days, then blame the latest addition to the FrenchDuck bookshelf – Cooking and Travelling in South-West France. This is a sumptuous celebration of the wine, food and countryside of South West France – but not a “coffee table” display […]

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Côtes du Rhône Villages

Côtes du Rhône AC is an appellation which covers a wide range of wines in terms of quality and style. The bulk production is in the southern Rhône valley, although…

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A guide to visiting French vineyards

Wine Cellar at Chateau Croix de l'Abrie, Bordeaux That’s DÉGUSTING! - Venturing into French vineyards One of the joys of touring France is the opportunity to try wines at the…

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