And the winner is… Lets avoid stereotypes, and let’s be reasonable, at least as close as possible to real flavors that are in accordance with each other’s tastes. We all have a “world champion” but lets remain realistic. There are oils that are above all others, incredible, excellent, mind blowing and as usual for all … Continue reading The best olive oils in the world…
Summer is upon us, the heat as well; we at World Grands Crus will proceed to give you some advice in order to keep your wine and to drink them in the best conditions and temperatures. 1—The conservation In the winter, the temperatures are low and in the summer they literally explode. One has to … Continue reading How to keep and drink your wines during the summer months
After the Burgundy area a few weeks back (see the article: Burgundy wine growers fight against hail), it’s the Aude’s turn to be pelted by hail on Sunday the 6th of July. It is estimated that some 15 000 hectares (37 000 acres) of vines where hit, in the space of fifteen minutes, by violent … Continue reading THE AUDE REGION HIT BY HAIL.
The Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest vine varieties in the south west of France. It is the ancestor of the Cabernet, notably that of the Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s probably originated from the north of the Aquitaine area introduced along the Loire valley by Cardinal Richelieu. Extremely well acclimatized in the Anjou and Saumur … Continue reading THE CABERNET FRANC
The Leflaive Domain, situated at Puligny-Montrachet, is an institution in the Burgundy region. Entirely dedicated to biodynamic agriculture, the domain represents 60 acres of vineyards, of which 12 are classed Grand Cru and 27 acres as Premier Crus. Named as General Manager in 1994, Anne-Claude Leflaive is a key figure In the Burgundy region, first … Continue reading Domaine Leflaive – Bienvenue Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2010
This has not been the case for all the regions, but for Languedoc Roussillon area, the 2013 vintage is announced as being “exceptional”. Be it quality or quantity, the Languedoc Roussillon region, is probably the only French region able to meet the export market needs. This region is composed of 38 designation of origin labels … Continue reading 2013: An exceptional vintage in the Languedoc Roussillon region
It’s probably something you’ve never thought about in the first place; why do we clink glasses as a toast? It’s a habit that we all have, without really knowing its origins. Everything started in the 16th and 17th centuries. In those days poisoning each other was a regular pass time within a certain class of … Continue reading Why does one clink glasses before drinking?
On Tuesday the 19th of June, the famous wine collector Michel Jack Chasseuil, was abducted for two hours by several hooded individuals that hoped to rob his cellar, one of the most important wine collections in the world. Tuesday morning at his house in the Deux Sèvres, a carrier shows up announcing the delivery of … Continue reading Burglary attempt, in Michel Jack Chasseuil’s house
Several persons wonder why are there roses plants at the head of a row of vines, are they useful or is it just for the eyes pleasure. Yes, apart from the fact that they bring a touch of color, the rose plays an important part in the vineyard’s life. In certain wine regions one can see … Continue reading Why are there roses at the head of the rows of vines?
Hail has again ravaged the Burgundy region. Within a period of 12 years, 6 episodes of hail have hit this wine region, bringing the production loss of two hundred domains, nigh on to 50%. Solutions have been envisaged in order to limit the damage due to hail. The first one: anti-hail nets, these never saw … Continue reading Burgundy wines growers fight against hail