by Daniel | Aug 25, 2023 | History, Saint Emilion
The story of the famous wine-protecting brotherhood, the Jurade of Saint Émilion, begins with the Falaise Charter in 1199… From English Rule to Self-Governance While Aquitaine was under English dominion for a 300-year period, King John Lackland of England...
by Daniel | Jul 11, 2023 | History, Saint Emilion
The story of Miracles, History, and Devotion of Émilion before he was a Saint… “In northwest France, young Émilion served as a baker for the Count of Vannes in Brittany. But he was not an ordinary servant; he was known for his compassion. At a time when famine often...
by Daniel | Jun 20, 2023 | Saint Emilion
The Roman Era, Early Beginnings of Saint Émilion The history of Saint-Émilion can be traced back to the 4th century when Decimus Magnus Ausonius, a revered Roman poet and educator, decided to retire in the verdant countryside near what was then called Burdigala, which...
by Daniel | May 12, 2023 | Bordeaux
Bordeaux, oh la la! It’s one of the most renowned wine regions globally, celebrated for its intricate and delectable blends. The secret sauce behind Bordeaux’s triumph lies in the magnificent five grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet...
by Daniel | Jan 4, 2023 | Bordeaux
Wine has been around for thousands and thousands of years, the earliest recordings dating back to Persia around 5000 BC, and yet wine-making remains today a very innovative and experimental field. With different styles and methods (and individual tastes), there will...
by Daniel | Dec 3, 2022 | Bordeaux City
In the Fall of 2023, France will play host to the men’s Rugby World Cup, one of sport’s most prolific International tournaments. 9 cities across France will be receiving crowds between September 8th and October 28th of next year, but we are abuzz about what is,...
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