French pinot noir beyond Burgundy
All too often, pinot noir is associated with just one region of France, but other growers are showing a light touch with the tricky variety as well
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Top 10 vineyard stays in the UK and Europe – to visit by train
On the cusp of the grape harvest, here’s our pick of vineyard stays easily accessible by train in the UK, France and Switzerland
Almost famous: less well-known wines
Three excellent dry white wines made from unheralded grape varieties
Slow Travel: The best of the France’s countryside enjoyed on a luxury barge
Luxury leisure and hotel company Belmond creates luxury barge adventures in rural France. Belmond Afloat is visiting the verdant and picturesque regions of Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, and Provence. In 1966 Richard Parsons, a Reuter’s news reporter, had the idea to convert an old coal barge into a passenger ship accommodating 20 guests to travel … Read more
50 best summer wines for 2017
Drinks for a barbecue, a posh dinner – or just something to uncork on a lazy sunny afternoon? Here are the perfect choices for every budget
10 of the best foodie retreats in rural France
These charming B&Bs, guesthouses and gîtes offer comfortable pitstops on a French adventure, but with their mouth-watering regional food and wine they may prove hard to leave