France

Sabbatical in France - Fall 2016

Starving in the Jura and Sipping Vin Jaune in Chateau Chalon

Last Day in Alsace – A Castle, Palace and Restaurant Staeffele

Visit to Marcel Deiss – King of Alsatian Field Blends

Visit to Domaine Zind Humbrecht – Home of Classic Alsatian Riesling and More

Alsace – One of the Most Beautiful Wine Regions of France

Three Spectacular Meals in Bordeaux

Cite du Vin – Amazing Architecture and Wine Exhibits

Why Doesn’t Bordeaux Export More of Their Delightful Sparkling and Rose Wines?

Great Wine Bars and Wine Shops of Bordeaux

The Other Side of Bordeaux – Beaches and Giant Sand Dunes

France Trip 2014 - Champagne, Loire, Burgundy & Provence

• Back in Paris – Visiting the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral
• Visiting the Champagne Region - the CIVC and Domaine Gatinois
• Tasting Champagne at Krug in Reims, France
• Eiffel Tower, Paris Farmer’s Market, Walking Restaurant Tour and Dinner in Montmarte
• A Lazy Sunday in Paris – Visits to the L’Organerie and Relaxing in Parks and Cafes
• Snapshot of Loire Valley Wine Statistics
• Visit to Chambord Castle and Caves de Vouvray
• Antique Chenin Blanc Vines in the Loire Valley at Plou & Fils Winery
• Wine Tasting at Chateau Chenonceau and Chablisenne
• Warm Welcome to Burgundy by the BIVB and Domaine du Clos Frantin
• Celebrating Chardonnay in Cote de Beaune - Meursault, Montrachet & Santenany
• In Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir in Cote de Nuits at Dufouleur, Vougeraie& Trapet-Rochelandet
• Visiting Romanee Conti and La Tache Vineyards With a Stop at Clos de Vougeot Wine Museum
• Last Night in Paris and a Video Highlighting Our Adventures
• Tasting the Wine of Dreams - A Visit to Domaine Romanee Conti
• A Magical Day in Provence with Visit to Maison des Vins de Provence in Les Arcs
• Hidden Wineries in the Steep Hills Above Nice - Visit to Chateau Bellet de Cremant in Bellet AOC

France Trip 2012 -  Loire, Banyuls & Limoux 

• Loire Valley: Chateau Cheverny & Romorantin Wine
• Charming Collioure France: Banyuls Wines & La Balette Restaurant
• Route of the Cathars: Carcassonne and Renne Le Chateau With Wines of Limoux and Maury, France

France Trip 2011 -  Bordeaux, Bergerac & Cahors 

• AWBR Conference at Bordeaux Business School Plus Dinners at Chateau Giscours and Millesima
• Field Trip to Chateau Gruaud-Larose and Chateau Maucauillou
• Excellent Time at Bar a Vin and Le Mably Restaurant in Bordeaux
• Delightful Dordogne – Land of Foie Gras, Truffles, Medieval Cities, Castles and Caves
• Visiting Cahors Malbec Wineries – The Black Wine of the Middle Ages
• The Wines of Bergerac – A Mini-Bordeaux
• Moseying Around Monbazillac – a Mini Sauternes

France Trip 2012 -  Back to Bordeaux! 

• Back to Bordeaux - May 2009
• Join the Party at Chateau Monlot, St. Emilion, France (Saturday, May 2, 2009)
• Another Sunny (and Lazy) Day in St. Emilion (Sunday, May 3, 2009)
• Chateau Petite Village - Pomero
• Lunch at Restaurant L’Enver du Deco. St. Emilion
• Chateau Figeac, 1st Grand Cru Classe B, St. Emilion
• Hotel – Chateau Beausejou, Listrac-Medoc
• Chateau Kirwan, 3rd Growth, Margaux
• Chateau Pontet-Canet, 5th Growth, Pauillac
• Chateau Talbot – 4th Growth, St. Julien
• Dinner at Chateau Pomys, St. Estephe
• Chateau Cos d’Estournel, 2nd Growth, St. Estephe
• Lunch at Le Lion d’Or Restaurant, Arcins
• Chateau d’Issan, 3rd Growth, Margaux
• Chateau Palmer, 3rd Growth, Margaux
• The City of Bordeaux and Hotel des 4 Soeurs
• Chateau Haut-Brion,1st Growth, Pessac-Leognan
• Lunch on the Beach at Archaron
• Chateau d’Yquem, 1st Cru Superieur Classe, Sauternes
• Chateau de Malle, 2nd Cru Classe, Sauternes
• Chateau Carbonnieux, Cru Classe de Graves
• Chateau Haut-Bailly, Cru Classe de Graves
• Lunch at Jean Marie Amat Restaurant in Bordeaux
• Chateau de Crain, Entre-Deux-Mers

France Trip 2008 -  Studying French Wine Regions 

• Planning the Trip to France
• Bandol and the French Riviera- May 2 – 6, 2008
• The Medieval City of Carcassonne – Thurs., May 1, 2008
• Sauternes and Chateau d'Arche – Wed. 4/30/08               
• Chat. Smith-Haut Lafitte – Wed. 4/30/08
• Chateau Margaux – Wed., 4/30/08
• The Left Bank – Tuesday, 4/29/08
• Dreams Come True in St. Emilion – Monday, 4/28/08
• Driving from Beaune to Bordeaux – Sunday, 4/27/08
• Sunny Chablis – Saturday, 4/26/08
• Driving Through the Famous Villages of the Cote d’Nuits - 4/25-26/08
• Vosne-Romanee & Lunch at La Tache – Friday, 4/25/08
• Beaune & Pernaud Vergelesse– 4/25/08
• Pommard & Volnay- 4/24/08
• Montrachet & Meursault – Thurs., 4/24/08
• Magical Macon & Mercury – Wed., 4/23/08
• Castles in Beaujolais – Tues, 4/22/08
• Cote Rotie & Condrieu – Mon., 4/21/08
• Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & St. Joseph – Sun., 4/20/08
• Recommending Citea Residences in France
• In Praise of French Cheeses
• SOUTHERN RHONE - CHATEAU LA NERTHE
• CHATEAUNEUF DE PAPE – Lunch at Chat. Des Fines Roches
• TAVEL & LIRAC
• CHATEAU CHIRAC - Languedoc
• The Famous Wine Ladies Statue
• TEACHING & RESEARCH IN MONTPELLIER (April 14 – 18, 2008)
• LANGUEDOC – WINERY IN CORBIERRES (April 14, 2008)
• MASSAGES & MARTINIS
• CHAMPAGNE – July 20 – 24, 2008