Learning about wine
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: 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Road to Weinakademiker - Part 1
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 1, I'll share my first impressions of the...
The Road to Weinakademiker - Part 2 (Geisenheim)
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 2, I'll talk about the courses at Geisenheim...
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...
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...
A wine lover at Ecorkhotel, Ecoresort in Alentejo – this is where you want to go!
Ecorkhotel in Alentejo . Waking up in a hotel made of cork among hundreds of thousands of cork trees – isn't that every wine lover's dream? I think yes. Ecorkhotel: Peace, cleanliness and regularity. Peace, cleanliness, and regularity. At the Ecorkhotel,...
A Wine Fan in Paris (2018): It's Chablis o'clock
Where everyone instantly in love Paris, it wasn't a piece of cake for me. I didn't understand those endearing words. A tough city, that's what I thought. The city of love? Paris, je t'aime? Nope. Okay, admittedly: I've never even walked hand...