Learning about wine
13x Dauvissat at Utregs Wijnhuis
On Sunday, August 4th, Le Club and WINESTABRAM jointly traveled to the charming town of Utrecht to taste the wines of one Vincent Dauvissat. Perhaps you've heard of this gentleman? He is among the absolute top of the Chablis region,...
Three days of Burgundy in seven wines
One moment you think you're going to Burgundy alone, the next you're in a different company every evening. Yes, people – wine connects. Isn't that wonderful? The reason I visited this epic wine region was because I absolutely had to...
Three times white from Provence
Last month I spent a week in Normandy. Besides filling myself with cider, I couldn't resist cycling to the local wine shop. A clever idea, cycling, as it kept the purchases somewhat manageable. I noticed the wide selection of wines...
Henri Giraud at De Kas in Amsterdam
In the heart of Champagne, amidst the chalk soils of Aÿ, you'll find the Henri Giraud Champagne House. This historic family home, rooted in four centuries of craftsmanship, I I visited for the first time a few years ago . In...
A wine fan in Dijon (Burgundy)
Jette van Bergen , a huge wine fan and equally passionate Francophile, shares her favorite culinary and wine-related discoveries in Burgundy. After a short internship at a Burgundy wine estate, her love for France only deepened, leading to a permanent...
Ah, Burgundy – the region of incredible wines, picturesque villages, and expansive vineyards. A perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. Whether you prefer luxury hotels, charming apartments, or something more casual, there's something for everyone. Here's my pick of my...
Inside Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Jumping with joy, I'm standing in the kitchen on the day of my first field visit of 2023. We're going to the Lafite Rothschild. What a dream, gates I thought would always remain closed, but this was the day. I...
In the Netherlands, Savoie is primarily known as a winter sports destination, but anyone who's ever skied here as a wine enthusiast knows that they produce some fantastic wines. Sparkling wines, white wines, and red wines: you'll find everything here,...
Tasting Cotat at Utregs Wijnhuis
What's so fun about Mondays? That's how I normally feel about it too, but when I received an email from Utrecht Wine House The fact that a masterclass about winemaker François Cotat would take place on Monday, October 31st, I registered immediately....
Driving through Alsace, you're driving in France, but you feel like you're in Germany. Place names are almost always German, and the many half-timbered houses create a distinctly un-French atmosphere. When I was in Alsace with my tasting group from...
At the beginning of summer, I attended the Alsace Rocks tasting at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam. The idea behind the tasting was to introduce you to the effect of different soil types on the wine's flavor. While interesting in...
A look inside Smith Haut Lafitte
As we speak, I, Rianne Ogink, am interning at the Smith Haut Lafitte winery. And this isn't just any winery; it's one of the famous 14 Grands Crus Classés in Graves, the region south of Bordeaux. This harvest season is...