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Franc Mayne

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Armagnac: France's Best Kept Secret

If I say ‘brandy’ you’ll probably think of Cognac, but what about Armagnac? Both Cognac and Armagnac are brandies from different regions of France; however, Cognac was the luckier of the two brandy brothers and is subsequently the better known of the two. The town of Cognac, located in Charente, has always had well-established trade routes due to its location, ...

ON August 20, 2014

Looking south: Francisco Baettig’s cool-climate quest

Francisco Baettig – the man behind Errázuriz, Seña and Viñedo Chadwick – is without doubt Chile’s most celebrated winemaker. But 25 years into his career, he’s striking out to make wines under his own name. As the first wines are released, we caught up with him to find out about the exciting project While at the top end, Chile has ...

BY Gavin Smith,

ON June 4, 2020

Class act: Saint-Emilion

Saint-Emilion’s classification is in crisis – embroiled in court cases and controversy. But why? And does it matter? Sophie Thorpe investigates Saint-Emilion has been hitting the headlines. And not in the way it would like to. In July, just after the region’s châteaux submitted applications for the 2022 classification, two of the region’s four Premier Cru Classé A estates – ...

BY Sophie Thorpe,

ON September 23, 2021

Mischief and Mayhem Wine Tasting in Hong Kong

When it comes to Burgundy: find a producer you like, and stick to them. An old adage, but a true one. Regardless of the vintage or the cuvee they produce, it’s a pretty good rule of thumb. The problem is, when there are so many great producers in Burgundy, each with a myriad of wine locations, where on earth ...

ON September 7, 2015

Bon Fond: Exploring French Gastronomic Culture

BON FOND Adjective To be good at heart: colloquial expression meaning that someone is a good soul. Noun Good stock: delicious bouillon made with farm-fresh ingredients. Solid base: you need a strong foundation to build a sturdy house; or, in our language, a good stock to cook a great sauce. Meet Eric and Lise. Two chefs on a journey to discover the abundance ...

ON December 6, 2018