Again back at you with the best of wines news of France. By the way for the non Romans LXIV is no 64, The wines of France are just super simply awesome and a great tradition. Often imitated, some time equaled ,but never surpass! Therefore, let me tell you some news shall we. Hope you enjoy it as I.
Next November 25,2024 Le Meurice Hotel Paris, welcomes an evening Champagne and its iconic houses for what will be a sparkling meeting. Names like Lenoble Besserat de Bellefon Castelnau Cattier Charles Heidsieck Deutz Drappier Henriot Lanson Laurent-Perrier Leclerc Briant Moutard Philipponnat Perrier-Jouët and Pol Roger, will be here ! From 19h30, Hotel Le Meurice – 228, rue de Rivoli, 1er Price: € 59 (€ 49 subscriber rate) Webpage info Le Figaro: https://boutique.lefigaro.fr/produit/139106-soiree-degustation-champagnes-millesimes
At the next Lunch of Figaro Wine on November 27,2024 celebrating the Maison Louis Latour. Nestled in the heart of the small Bourguignon village of Aloxe-Corton, Louis Latour spreads his vines on 48 hectares as a larger area of Grands Crus in his wine region. Family and independent values permeate the domain as well and the descendants of the Latour are still the owners. For this oenological lunch, the prestigious Goncourt living room of the Drouant restaurant, which knows how to combine gastronomy, refinement and culture perfectly opens its doors to us. During this event, you will discover six emblematic cuvées of the Maison Louis Latour: Beaune Blanc 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses 1st Cru “in Caraudeux” 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 Alox-Corton 1st Cru “Les Chaillots 2020 Volnay 1er Cru” Chevret “2020 Château Corton Grencey Grand Cru 2018 Time:November 27, 2024 at 12h15. Le Drouant, 16-18 rue Gaillon, 2éme Paris, Price: € 250 (€ 235 for Figaro subscribers) Webpage info Le Figaro :https://boutique.lefigaro.fr/produit/139353-les-dejeuners-du-figaro-vin-maison-louis-latour
And by me, Fall is here and winter is coming fast, that means wine fairs are plenty and we are set to attend two, First will be the Salon aux Vignobles in Nantes November 15-17 2024 from 10h to 18h, I will be the 16th mainly for some wines and to meet my old friends of Maison Gastellou of Saint Jean de Luz ! It will be held at the parc des expositions de la Beaujoire, Route de Saint Joseph, Official info webpage : https://www.auxvignobles.fr/nantes/
Then, onwards to November 23-25 2024 the SAGA (Salon de la Gastronomie et des Arts Culinaires) at the Chorus parc Expo in Vannes with more wines and goodies especially to me our good old friends of Cousseau-Boireau, Official info webpage : https://www.saga-vannes.fr/exposants-salon-gastronomie
The most absurd myths about wine, and why they are all false ! “Wine makes me smarter” !!! “the more the wine is expensive, the better it is” lol ! “Wines always improve with age” almost 90 % of them are made to be drank to a maximum of 2 to 5 years after their bottling ! Yes nowdays. « French wines are the best in the world « the most controversial and true good wines can be had anywhere but overall and having tasted wines from many countries on site ! This statement is generally true, ” Wine is a miracle remedy. “of what ? Go on and enjoy wines with moderation, read on….
Commercial argument or scientific reality, the “French paradox” has not finished causing ink. Is this concept that praises the benefits of a rich diet accompanied by moderate wine consumption is still up to date? Developed in the early 90s the concept of “French paradox” has since been very often criticized. On the occasion of the 45th World Congress of Vine and Wine which took place last October 2024 in Dijon, Wine and Society held a conference on French Paradox and its application in 2024. Very strongly publicized, notably across the Atlantic, this concept was often questioned. Old over 30 years old, and less and less used today, the “French paradox” establishes the following observation: the French have a relatively low tendency to coronary diseases, despite their diet rich in saturated fats and the presence of risk factors similar to those of other populations, as well as a lower risk of death in moderate alcohol drinkers than in abstinents and excessive drinkers. The authors of the concept point among the underlying elements the importance of food: fruits, vegetables, cheese and especially wine, especially red wine. The French Paradox is a set of eating behaviors, a set of life habits in society and it is in this global logic that moderate consumption can have beneficial effects on certain cardiovascular diseases. For years, a protective effect for a consumption of up to 5 glasses per day had been mentioned. Today, we are talking more about wine consumption as part of “less risk benchmarks” which can contribute to better cardiovascular health. People know these benefits through the sentence: to consume in moderation a moderate wine consumption which respects the landmarks at lower risk is defined by: two glasses per day, not every day and no more than 8 glasses per week , if we follow the public health benchmarks France. It would be beneficial for diseases such as myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, coronary diseases, sudden heart and diabetes. Yes , again it has been proving correct, and I follow it since it came out,
Another question even I get questioned all the time here and from the States is when you are invited by friends, and are you in charge of bringing wine,,, what to do? Five tips to know to choose the right bottle and satisfy all the palates! 1. If you can, ask for the menu! 2. Avoid the too original wine 3. Favor red wine 4. Avoid carafer wines 5. If in doubt, opt for champagne, Simple or kiss ……
FranceAgriMer has quantified the requests for all French winegrowers who have requested tearing aid. 3.5% of the country’s wine area. At the end of the deposit period of the files by the operators via the teledeclaration platform, 5,418 requests were filed, relating to the uprooting of 27,461 hectares of vineyards, said FranceAgriMer in a press release. The total aid requested amounts to 109.8 million euros, less than the initial budget, according to the same source. Too much dilutes the price so better cut down a bit ain’t it….
The 2024 wine production in France is expected to decline 23% over a year, due to “unfavorable weather conditions on all regions” of production, according to a new estimate published on Friday by the Ministry of Agriculture. As of November 1, the 2024 harvest was estimated at nearly 37 million hectoliters, a volume close to the historically low levels of 2017 and 2021, years also marked by climatic hazards. This represents a decline of 17% compared to the average of the last five years. All types of wines are concerned, notably in Burgundy, Beaujolais and Champagne, In Champagne, production would be 46% less than last year and from 31% to the five -year average, between sunshine deficit, spring frosts and excess of precipitation. The production of the Burgundy-Beaujolais ensemble would be 38 % less than that, high, of 2023, with a mildew which caused losses, particularly in the Côte d’Or and excessive precipitation in Beaujolais including during the harvest. In Alsace, production would decrease by 13% due to difficult flowering and mildiou attacks. In Savoy, after frost in the spring and then mildew in summer, production would drop by 5% over a year (stable over five years). In the Jura, gel and mildiou reduce the 68% harvest compared to the high harvest of 2023. In the Loire Valley, yields are low for the name Muscadet and wine production would drop by 29% over a year, due to mildew and castor. In the Charentes, where the harvest started anticipated due to bad weather, production should decrease by 37% compared to the 2023 record year. In Bordeaux, between the reduction of wine surfaces, the episodes of flowing, millerandage, mildew and hail, the harvest should drop by 12% after a year already down in 2023. In the SudOuest (southwest), the harvest should be lower than that, already reduced, from 2023 due to the flow, millerandage, mildew, frost and hail. In Languedoc-Roussillon, first French wine region in volume, the harvest would be 9% lower than that of last year, with a recurring drought in places which weakened the vines, and elsewhere, the mildew, favored by important precipitation in early summer. In Corsica, the drought followed by pest attacks and a rot at the time of the harvest would make the production of 15% back up compared to 2023, and 2% compared to the five -year average. In the south-east, Millerandage, late gel ,and mildiou mainly affected Provence, and the production of the basin contracts 11% compared to 2023. Less affect prices already seen rise a bit.
And the world is now looking again of the shakes in the USA after the latest election, While the high mass of the sale of the Hospices de Beaune and Donald Trump’s return to control in the United States are looming, the American market is still the first market in Burgundy, it’s historic. Today, 23% of Burgundy exports are intended for the United States. Some countries are practicing more or less protectionist policies such as India, China, if we take into account what is going on right now. The United States is one of the biggest importers of Crémant de Burgundy, Mâcon, Beaujolais-Villages, Pouilly-Fuissé … and when there are price inflections of 10, 15 or 20% due to taxes , necessarily this has repercussions. During the conflict between Boeing and Airbus who opposed us to the United States, there were taxes for almost 3 years of 25% on all wines imported from France. The figures had dropped for all wines in the American market of around 25% in value.The harvest that is announced in 2024 in volume is perhaps the smallest harvest that has ever been seen in decades. What happened this year in France and particularly in Burgundy, the invasion of Mildiou, etc., this is likely to undermine certain organic practices. This is one of the risks especially with the organic regulations that we have today. Sale of Hospices de Beaune
what we know is that there are 440 and half pieces instead of 752 last year. It’s still -40% on average volume. Time will tell as wine as any is a commodity,
Whether we are about to be in Paris with an hour to kill or come back to it, exhausted by the trip and the cacophony of a square family, here are the best wine bars where to stop by the counter, and about at most 15 minutes walk from the train station. At Gare de Lyon Olga, 3 rue Michel Chasles, 12éme, Gare du Nord & Gare de l’Est; Café les deux stations 1 rue des Deux-Gares, 10éme, Gare Montparnasse; Le Petit Sommelier-Cave & Vin bar 39 rue Daguerre, 14éme, Gare Saint-Lazare, Lolo Vin bar 12 rue de Châteaudun, 9éme, Gare d’Austerlitz, Caluche 12 rue de Mirbel,5éme, Gare de Bercy ,Chai 33 33 Cours Saint -Emilion, 12éme, Nice spots especially by the gare Saint Lazare and Montparnasse !
Wine and pizza well, bread dough, tomato sauce, cheese, olive oil … It is not a scoop, pizza is a fatty food , Red, especially if it is tannic, is not suitable for the Pizza, To enhance pizza , beer is the best. A simple and fresh beer, a Lager for example,will do, I have tried them all and indeed beer goes better.
There you go folks, another wine episode of my belle France! The wines news from France that is, superbe, sublime, wonderful, gorgeous, enjoy without moderation but accompanying a meal, family table just perfect. See you in the vineyards of my belle France, Again, hope you enjoy the post as I,
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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