Perfect Burgundy Wines to Elevate Your Holiday Dinners
Saturday, Jan 6th 2024
Ever wondered which little-known Burgundy wine could completely transform your holiday dinner? Discover the unexpected choice that’s making waves and how it could be the perfect complement to your festive feast. Some fortunate French Wine Explorer travelers have already tasted the summits of ...
Burgundy Grand Crus: The Answer is 33 - What is the Question?
Thursday, Nov 9th 2023
How many Grand Cru vineyards are there in Burgundy? The Burgundy Grand Crus answer is not as straightforward as you might think. This is France, after all, where complexity rules the day! First, Remington Norman MW (author of Grand Cru: The Great Wines of Burgundy, 2011) and Sylvain Pitiot ...
Gougères Recipe in 5 Easy Steps
Tuesday, Jan 3rd 2023
Do you know that feeling when you want to offer some appetizers but don’t know what to serve beyond chips and dip? Here is an easy gougères recipe (pronounced goo-jairs) that is a real crowd-pleaser. Plus you can make a larger batch to freeze for that last-minute get-together, or even to ...
Easy French Wine Map You Need to Plan Your Dream Wine Tour
Monday, Jun 27th 2022
Have you ever wondered where the French wine regions are located, and how best to get there? First, when planning your wine tour to France, it’s best to see where the French wine regions are situated on a French wine map! Then gauge how far the French wine region is from Paris, or where ...
New Burgundy Wine Masterclass Retreat Helping Wine Lovers Become Connoisseurs
Thursday, Apr 15th 2021
Transcript: Burgundy Wine Masterclass Retreat video Are you looking for a wine tour that would allow you to grow from Burgundy wine lover to connoisseur? Well, our Burgundy masterclass retreat might be the perfect program for you. Hi, I’m Pascale Bernasse with French Wine Explorers. And ...
Video: Boeuf Bourguignon: 5 Easy Secrets to Transform Your Recipe
Thursday, Jan 7th 2021
In this video, we interview our chef friend Adeline in Burgundy on 5 secrets to Boeuf Bourguignon magic. We talk about the following secrets to transforming any Boeuf Bourguignon recipe: What cut of meat is best for Boeuf Bourguignon How to marinate What is the best wine for Boeuf Bourguignon ...
Your Easy Guide to the Best French Fall Wines
Wednesday, Nov 13th 2019
Easy Guide to French Fall Wines Fall is a time when the grapes in France hang heavy on the vine, surrounded by leaves of ochre and crimson, anticipating the harvest. It is also the perfect time to enjoy some more full-bodied wines after the lighter wines of summer. Here are some recommended ...
Luxury French Wine Tours, Amazing Experiences, Great Wine
Sunday, Jun 16th 2019
Luxury French Wine Tours, Amazing Experiences, Great Wine French Wine Explorers, America’s leader in luxury French wine tours, is expanding offerings with exciting wine tour packages for the 2020 season. These tours provide the ultimate experience for wine lovers. Programs feature luxury ...
Bernasse is Conde Nast Travel Specialist 8 Years in a Row
Tuesday, Apr 9th 2019
Bernasse Earns Condé Nast Travel Specialist Eight Years in a Row French Wine Explorers announces that Pascale Bernasse, President of French Wine Explorers, is honored as a Condé Nast Travel Specialist for 2019. This is the eighth year in a row that Bernasse is recognized with this prestigious ...
The Best Chablis Wines to Drink Now!
Saturday, Mar 16th 2019
When I was in college, I was often responsible for refreshments when visiting dignitaries came to talk to our budding diplomats club. The talks were interesting, but the wine was pedestrian. The very worst of those was a sweet, unbalanced Chablis from California. I promised I would never touch ...
Burgundy Wines of the Cote de Beaune: Rare & Compelling
Saturday, Oct 27th 2018
The Cote de Beaune: Rare Wines and a Treasured City The Cote de Beaune, the southern half of the storied Cote d’Or of Burgundy, swings in a southwesterly arc from Aloxe-Corton four miles north of Beaune, to Saintenay, some 16 miles away. The entire region could be covered in a few hours, but do ...
Vosne Romanee Wine: Tasting Notes From Our Expert
Tuesday, Sep 25th 2018
Vosne Romanee Wine: Tasting Notes From Our Expert The wines of the Vosne Romanee region of Burgundy are rare, full-bodied and pricey. The region lies between the picturesque Clos de Vougeot and the succulent Nuits St. Georges, many wine tasters’ favorite region in the Cote d’Or of Burgundy. To ...
The Rare Burgundy White Wine That's On the Market Again!
Tuesday, Jun 26th 2018
Chambolle-Musigny: The Rare Burgundy White Wine That’s On the Market Again Chambolle-Musigny, the smallest area of storied grand cru wines in Burgundy, is well worth your visit. It has two grand cru red wines, Le Musigny and Bonnes Mares, and one storied grand cru Burgundy white wine, Le ...
Videos: France Travel To Help Plan Your Dream Wine Tour
Saturday, Jun 9th 2018
Videos On France Travel To Help Plan Your Dream Wine Tour In our popular Tuesday Tip in About a Minute video series we cover all things related to France travel, wine touring and beyond. Tips offered on the best time to take a wine tour to how to pack for the tour to what not […]
New and Exciting Small Group Tours to France and Italy
Tuesday, May 1st 2018
(For immediate release) St. Michaels, MD, May 5, 2018 New Small Group Tours to France and Italy for 2019! Leading luxury wine tour provider French Wine Explorers has released its 2019 dates for its small group tours to France and Italy. New for 2019 is a tour to Tuscany, featuring iconic Super ...
When is the Best Time to Open Your Special Wine?
Tuesday, Aug 29th 2017
When is the Best Time to Open Your Special Wine? Many wine lovers have a good supply of wines that they enjoy drinking on a regular basis. One thinks of Chablis, for example, or Chateauneuf du Pape. Some fine Sauvignon Blanc wines from the Loire Valley, and some half bottles of Sauternes, give ...
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