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Wine and Dine: Poule au Pot
We have an image of classic French cuisine being complicated, fussy and full of big flavours. These dishes certainly exist but don’t represent real French country cooking. Take cassoulet for example; very rich and hearty, but it’s true magic lies in the subtlety of beans and bay leaf, a hint of tomato and whiff of garlic, with nothing ...
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Domaine Paul Thomas: Seriously Good Sancerre!
Domaine Paul Thomas is a small winery found on the slopes of Les Mont Damnés, a famous hill to the east of Chavignol village in Sancerre. Founded in 2000, Raphaël and Claire now run the estate and produce some seriously good Sancerre Blanc and Rouge from 6-hectares of vines on a deep, pure outcrop of Kimmeridgean limestone that gives the wines ...
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Regional Spotlight: Loire Valley, France
Interesting, yet understated, the Loire Valley is one of France's top wine producing regions. However, the region is often overshadowed in the roll call of France's big names by powerhouses Bordeaux and Burgundy. Some truly delicious wines can be found in the Loire Valley and the premium expressions can rank with the best wines of France. Due to ...
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Wine and Dine: Poule au Pot