L'ART DE VIVRE

The end of the week is always a pleasant moment and nothing beats celebrating the start of the weekend with an After Week evening at the Domaine de la Baume. La Baume is part of the Grand Chais de France group which owns a dozen estates and is present commercially all around the world. They are best known for their wine J.P. Chenet, which is the most widely distributed French brand in the world. Domaine de la Baume is situated in near Pézenas, just along the river La Baume, h

Hidden away in the middle of the Corbières lies one of the most spectacular abbeys I have ever seen. Located west of Narbonne near the town of Bizanet, the Abbaye de Fontfroide is truly a monument worth visiting. The sheer size of the edifice is breathtaking and wonderfully restored, definitely worth a detour. I was lucky enough to visit the site on a wonderful sunny day. The thick walls and cool interiors were a pleasant reprieve from the scorching sun outside. The enormous

A bottle of Pinot Noir from Terra Cranta A bunch of Pinot Noir grapes With the extreme heat of the summer, sales of rosé and white wines have increased exponentially but for those who prefer a red alternative, sometimes the heat can put you off pouring yourself a glass. In these situations many gravitate towards a lighter red wine such as Gamay or Pinot Noir and let me tell you why these wines are the perfect companion for your summer apéritifs. 1. Pinot Noir is produced worl