Learning about wine

December 29, 2018

2018: the year my wish came true!

Do you have a wish? Express it. Remember it. Make it concrete. It's not about dreams, but about wishes. Easier said than done, I get that. But the past year has proven once again that wishes can come true. Ten...

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December 24, 2018

A wine lover in Rhône & Languedoc

In October, I went on a wine tour to the South of France. Over four days, we visited seven wineries in the Rhône and Languedoc regions, including La Pèira, Château de Beaucastel, Domaine de Trevallon, and Domaine d'Aupilhac. Below, I'll...

December 8, 2018

The most beautiful wines of 2018

What beautiful wines I've tasted this year! I keep a pretty good record of what I'm drinking on my Instagram (@leclubdesvins), so if you'd like more inspiration, feel free to check out a look . Below, I've compiled a list of...

Tour de France: wijn en kaas op de Franse Ambassade

November 26, 2018

Tour de France: Wine and Cheese at the French Embassy

French cheese and wine tour Round 1: White rind cheese – cow's milk Brie de Meaux AOP Comes from Meaux, east of Paris. Pierre Robert Comes from Ile de France, around Paris. Chaource fermier AOC Comes from Champagne – Aube....

De weg naar Weinakademiker - deel 3 (is het moeilijk?)

November 19, 2018

The Road to Weinakademiker - Part 3 (Is it Hard?)

Think big. I want to become a Weinakademiker. On September 3, 2018, I started the WSET Diploma Course, which ultimately—if you add a thesis afterward—results in the title of Weinakademiker. In part 3, I'll talk about the first exam and...

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November 7, 2018

A look inside La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux

Looking for a great city break? Look no further and head to Bordeaux. Not only are there plenty of charming wine bars, but you'll also find La Cité du Vin here. An architectural gem and a MUST-VISIT for any wine...

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November 5, 2018

Inside the Chateau de Beaucastel

Visiting Château de Beaucastel. For real? Yes! It's one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's top estates and is located in the northwest of the appellation. In this blog post, I'll tell you more about the visit. The history of Chateau de Beaucastel The...

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October 29, 2018

Sussex vs. Champagne: Two Sides of the Parisian Basin

Last Thursday, the tasting "Two Sides of the Paris Basin" was on the agenda. Paris, two sides? What? It has to do with sparkling wine. From England and Champagne. We have the Paris Basin to thank for them. But what...

October 9, 2018

The Road to Weinakademiker - Part 1

De weg naar Weinakademiker - deel 2 (Geisenheim)

October 1, 2018

The Road to Weinakademiker - Part 2 (Geisenheim)

Toffe wijntrips op minder dan 4 uur afstand

August 28, 2018

Great wine trips less than 4 hours away

Whenever I'm stuck, I throw a question sticker in my stories: what would you like to read more about on Le Club des Vins? So far, it's always been a success. I've received some great topics for future articles. One...

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August 20, 2018

Inside Bollinger

Friday, March 1, 2018. It's Friday, and just after noon, I drive into the town of Ay. If you didn't know better, you'd probably drive right past it. It's not exactly bustling, but excitement courses through me. It started on...