Again back at you with the best of wines news of France. By the way for the non Romans LXVI is no 66, 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.
The one that is also called Pineau de Loire is not a docile grape variety. But for those who know how to tame it, it delivers exceptional terroir whites. From Touraine to Vendée, from tuffeau to Armorican schist, tasting dry Chenins from the Loire Valley, Expected and hoped for, the revolution of the 1990s has borne fruit. Born from the vision of a few pioneers such as Philippe Foreau in Vouvray, François Chidaine in Montlouis-sur-Loire, Richard Leroy in Anjou and Thierry Germain in Saumur, it has generated a qualitative groundswell. Today, in this extremely rich landscape, dry Chenin from the Loire has become one of the most exciting terroir whites in France and Navarre. The best for me are in Touraine-Amboise, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Vouvray, Côtes Vendômois, Touraine, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Saumur, Savennières, Savennières ,Roche-aux-Moines ,Coulée-de-Serrant, Anjou, IGP Val de Loire and Vin de France , Try just had a Chinon excellent !
Does wine make you fat? Nahh or I will be oveloaded !! Wine does not always contain sugar, especially dry white wines and red wines. But the pure alcohol contained in a glass contains calories, to which must be added the calories of any residual sugars present in the bottle. For a glass containing 20 cl of wine with 13° alcohol, we find approximately the following calories: Red wine or dry white wine (less than 4g of sugar per liter): approximately 150 kilocalories, Semi-dry wine (between 4g and 12g of sugar per liter): between 166 and 198 kilocalories, Sweet wine (between 12g and 45g of sugar per liter): between 198 and 330 kilocalories, Sweet wine (more than 45g of sugar per liter): between 330 kilocalories and 950 kilocalories, if the sweet wine reaches 200g of residual sugars per liter. These glasses of wine provide the same number of calories as 100 grams of: Red wine or dry white wine: chocolate mousse, Semi-dry wine with 4g of sugar per liter: veal escalope, Sweet wine with 12g of sugar per liter: pork loin, Sweet wine with 45g of sugar per liter: mozzarella, Sweet wine with 200g of sugar per liter: a 350g ham and cheese sandwich, Champagne, which is quite light, is one of the least caloric wines. You can choose from the dry white wines of France, in Burgundy in Chablis for example, or in the Loire among the wines of the
Chenin grape variety (be careful, there are semi-dry and sweet Chenins), or in Alsace, by checking the residual sugar level carefully. You are also free to choose from red wines, with exceptions in Banyuls, Rivesaltes or Maury, three appellations producing sweet red wines. Avoid naturally sweet wines or fortified wines.
Hospices de Nuits wine auction : revenues down sharply due to a limited number of lots Slowed down by a historically low number of lots, the 64th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine sale (Côte d’Or 21), little sister of the prestigious Hospices de Beaune auctions, raised less than 900,000 euros on Sunday, a drop of 61% compared to last year. The total revenues (856,950 euros) are well below 2024 (2.3 M EUR) and far behind the record of 2023 (3.6 M EUR), due to the meager harvest. Organized for the first time by iDealwine, the world leader in online wine auctions, the sale only presented 36 and a half barrels (a barrel is a 228-liter barrel or 288 bottles), compared to 150 last year. The 2024 harvest, as elsewhere in Burgundy , has indeed been severely affected by climatic hazards: last year we had double the rain on the Nuits vines. Due to rarity, the average price of the piece sold at the Nuits auction has however jumped by more than 40% compared to last year, to 22,422 euros, almost the 2022 record (22,807 euros). A new confirmation of the continuing craze for Burgundies. actress Chantal Ladesou and figure skater Philippe Candeloro, the sale of the “charity piece”, the proceeds of which traditionally go to a charity other than the Hospices, was sold for 50,900 euros. The previous high last year had reached 68,630 euros. This piece was sold for the benefit of the association “Coucou nous voilou”, which works to improve the daily lives of hospitalized children and adolescents.
By analyzing the figures for French wine and spirits exports in 2024 presented on February 11 2025 at Wine Paris by the FEVS, the results reveal less negative trends than they appear at first glance. Of course, exports fell by 4% in value to €15.6 billion, but volumes stabilized at 0.1%. Similarly, for wines alone, exported volumes increased by 0.7% for a decrease in value of 3%. One of the major sources of concern at the moment is the geopolitical pressures affecting the wine and spirits sector. Among them, the threat of customs duties still looms in the United States. This is why the French wine and spirits industry has just created a new structure , the Maison des Vins & Spiritueux , which positions itself as the essential contact for the industry with political decision-makers and public authorities.
Thirty years ago, the media announced the inevitable decline of the cork stopper in the face of growing competition from other TCA-free closure methods. Despite a loss of momentum in certain markets such as those in Oceania or Asia, cork is holding out and still represents around 70% of the cork market today. Consumers, especially Europeans, consider the use of screw caps or plastic stoppers as a sign of a lower quality bottle. In addition, unlike other stoppers, cork stoppers are made from a natural, ecological and fully recyclable plant material. In addition, cork oak forests are a fantastic ecosystem rich in biodiversity. the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain), which alone represents 56% of the surface area and more than 80% of global cork production. The other producing countries are, in descending order: Morocco, Algeria, Italy, France and Tunisia. The cork oak forests cover 2,265,000 ha. Like any forest, cork oak forests also play an important role in hydrological regulation and help maintain the water cycle, thereby preventing erosion and desertification. This ecological service is all the more valuable in the Mediterranean climate where water is becoming scarce. Cork cultivation also contributes to the sequestration of carbon dioxide and the reduction of our ecological footprint. In the Mediterranean climate, fires are frequent but thanks to its thick, non-combustible and insulating bark, the cork oak has good fire resistance. Only the outer surface burns, thus protecting the interior of the trunk containing the sap-conducting tissues and the “mother” layer that generates cork. This ability allows this tree to completely regenerate its plant crown in less than two years. Therefore, I told you stick with cork simply the best !
The Croze de Pys estate was threatened with extinction. Vinovalie takes over the operation and brands of this 55-hectare vineyard located in the heart of the Cahors appellation. This vineyard, which produces AOC Cahors and IGP Côtes du Lot wines (an average of 300,000 bottles per year), has the specific feature of having 10 hectares of white grape varieties (chardonnay, ugni blanc and chenin). Which is rather rare for a red appellation. They are in good hands indeed.
Soft cheeses with washed or bloomy rind, cooked or uncooked pressed cheeses, fresh cheeses, goats’ cheeses… The choice of your cheese selection is compounded by the historic battle between “pro white wine” and “pro red wine” to accompany cheese. White wine has repeatedly demonstrated its interest with cheeses. But with red wine, it is the “passion” side of the consumer that expresses itself and often wins out. The wine and cheese pairing: a pairing that will always do the trick! 5 tips and wines to drink with your cheese platter: Wine No. 1: the same wine as the main course! Yes, if you have already opened several bottles and are afraid of difficult days to come, then don’t take any risks and the wine for the main course will go very well with cheeses, Wine No. 2: a Pouilly-Fumé (Loire), a white wine that offers a good compromise and can therefore be drunk with several cheeses. Wine #3: a Petit-Chablis (Burgundy), a dry and fruity white wine that is very pleasant before dessert. Wine #4: a Saumur-Champigny (Loire), a red wine that also offers a good compromise, the counterpart of Pouilly-Fumé. Wine #5: a Saint-Emilion (Bordeaux), a red wine with a good roundness that goes well with cheeses like many Bordeaux wines. Once again, many other associations are possible! The wine and cheese pairing is almost endless
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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