by Colin Lamont I expected September in Roussillon to be about grapes; I knew we were booked on a wine-tasting course in L’Hérault; and I hoped there would be a wine fête or three to…
As you drive towards Trouillas on the D612, dominating the sea of vines, you will see the imposing 18th century stone and brick outbuildings of Chateau du Mas Deu. Slightly to the left is a…
Strawberry and Vanilla Baked Cheesecake with Strawberry Crumb serves 10 to 12 It’s Summer! Thanks to Caroline O’C for sending in this mouth watering-recipe for Strawberry and Vanilla Baked Cheesecake – and…
Guide to French Wine For people coming from the UK, French wines can pose a bit of a conundrum. Many British wine drinkers are used to New World Wines which name the grape variety on…
Having trouble choosing your fish supper? Port Vendres Fish market, or the fish counters of major supermarkets as well as most fish shops will certainly have a few of the following fish….
All the trees had in common was they were old, with wonderfully gnarled trunks and in some cases, new trunks rising up from old root stocks.
PO: World Leader in Vin Nature With Ted Krasny Apart from a couple of sweet wines, Banyuls and Maury, PO has long been a backwater in the French wine world. Things are changing, though,…
Port Vendres fish market (Criée aux poissons) with Michael Brady Oyster and wine bar, fish market ‘extraordinaire’ It serves no proper meals, just dégustation, samples of its retail selection of seafood. It has no…
vine pruning techniques The aim of pruning is to encourage the vine into a desired shape, select the best of last year’s shoots and restrict growth. Terminology : Shoots – The current year’s new growth…
Goats were first introduced into France by the Arabs during the Saracen invasion.
Goat breeding was developed particularly in the Poitiers region, where, in 732, the famous Battle of Poitiers took place between the Saracen troops and the French, led by Charles Martel.
