The wines of Bordeaux have a myriad of different tastes due to the growing practices, the methods of winemaking, the varieties of grapes grown and the land they are grown on. In the vineyards of Bordeaux they produce white wines both sweet and dry, red wines, sparkling wines and rose. The following grapes are what produce the majority of the wines in the area; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Read More ...
French food is gaining popularity in the UK faster than any other kind of cuisine, says Tesco Real Food. Kantar Worldpanel, an independent retail analysis firm, found last month that the amount of sales from 2010 for prepared meals, plus desserts, that were considered French, increased 16%. Tesco reported a larger 27% increase, triggering a special line of foods called French Classics. Some examples of Tesco’s statistics for the increase Read More ...
The Cotes-to-Gascoigne is a Vin de Pays zone occurring in the same soil as the Armagnac region in the Southwest of France. This was the decree of September 13th 1968 which gave birth to the wine country, distinguishing them from table wines. A decree of specific wines of Cotes de Gascoigne was published in the Official Journal on January 25th 1982. It defines the production conditions for obtaining approval. This soil is characterized Read More ...
There’s no doubt as a nation we’ve become obsessed with wine. From drinking it, to talking about it, to even collecting it. For many of us, le vin is one of our greatest passions. In fact, did you realise that collectively we spend £11.5 billion on wine each year, with around one billion bottles sold annually? In this webTV show we will learn from Colin Deane the finer art of Read More ...
When we think about cooking with cheese we tend to think of using parmesan in our pasta, or some mature cheddar topped on toast, but there are a lot of different recipes out there involving cheese and similarly there are a lot of different cheeses. In fact in France alone, there are over 1,000 different kinds of cheeses made, that range from Camembert to Époisses and of course the well Read More ...
Going abroad is when many people take the opportunity to try new gourmet food – sampling a gorgeous new drop of red or a new type of cured ham, so it’s no wonder if you haven’t taken a trip this year you may be feeling like you are missing out on the experience. Whether you stayed at home or travelled to Europe and have the post holiday blues, worry not Read More ...
November sees the launch of our fabulous Gastro Academy for 2010 – the only residential holiday cookery school of its kind and calibre in South West France. The French House Party is a listed Top Retreat in the National Geographic book, The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life and we now have an enormous, brand-new kitchen, designed specifically for group cookery classes. We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning French Read More ...
One of the great cruise destinations in France is La Rochelle. Cruise travellers who choose to have their holidays in La Rochelle will come face to face with a fascinating history. Many adventurous sailors embarked on their voyages from La Rochelle. Today, the ancient port is one of the most popular destinations in France. La Rochelle is set on the Bay of Biscay in France. The town has been preserved Read More ...
Are you forever buying flowers and chocolates for your loved one? Do you need some inspiration for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Treat the special woman in your life to Chambord, a French black raspberry liqueur which is sure to make your Valentine’s heart flutter with delight. Originating from a traditional Loire Valley Chateau south of Paris, the French are experts in all things romantic and Chambord will be sure to Read More ...
Bordeaux is less than an hour-and-a-half from London by air. Take your tipple by the glass in a chic bar or by the bottle with local gastronomy in a side-street bistro. Whatever your pleasure, Bordeaux has something to whet every appetite and the region itself produces more than food and drink – there is so much to see and do in this tourist destination. Here are a few happenings taking Read More ...
