France Wine Tour and Tasting Notes

Wendy, one of our guides and a true Bordeaux insider, has given us a glimpse of Pierre Lurton's latest venture besides his role at Yquem and Cheval Blanc: a hotel in Bordeaux.

Here are a few wine-centric events for June and September 2009 in the Unesco World Heritage Site and wine producing jewel of St. Emilion.

Notre Dame, Champs Elysees, the Louvre...normally what Paris conjures up in one's mind. But how about this-it's an ideal location to discover some wonderful wine-themed restaurants and events for the novice to the connoisseur. 

This is actually the subtitle the book, Shepard's Guide to Mastering French Wines, written by my friend Bill Shepard. Discover why, per Bill, points are best left for games, not wine...

What can you expect from our Bordeaux Prestige Tour?  Find out from Kathy, one of our guests, who gives a great description of our day out in Sauternes.

May is a great time to go on a wine tour in Bordeaux.  Here are some events that are great on their own, or paired with our Bordeaux wine tours. 

Many are looking for deeper connections, memories of a lifetime, and meaning to their vacations. The perfect antidote for a vanilla vacation? A wine tour to France; it can change the way you think about wine, and life.

My latest visit in Reims details why I love planning wine tours, especially Champagne Tours. 

Read why Champagne Tours are a "must-do" when visiting France.

When I heard my husband's family was gathering in Soissons, near Reims, for Christmas, I decided-this is the perfect excuse to go to France for some sparkle...

With all the choices, styles and price ranges of Champagne, how do you know which is best to serve for New Years?  A simple guide to serving Champagne to ensure you make the best choice..