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La Dernière Goutte Provides Ingenious French Wine and Food Moments in Paris

May 1, 2017

Nearly twenty years ago, American-born Juan Sanchez founded his Paris wine shop La Dernière Goutte, a French name meaning “the last drop.” It proved ironic, indeed. Today this cozy establishment at 6 rue Bourbon-le-château in the Left Bank neighborhood of St-Germain-des-Prés continues pouring French wines and hosting popular introductory classes.

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Northern Burgundy Vignerons Persevere with Pluck, Passion, Personality

April 26, 2017

The morning of April 21, 2017, dawned brilliant and clear in northern Burgundy. Even so, a smoky gray haze hung over the famous Chablis Grand Cru vineyards. The haze symbolized a dramatic battle that took place the previous night in the vineyards.

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Charles Lachaux: A Portrait of the Winegrower as a Young Man

April 19, 2017

In the early 2000’s, winegrower Pascal Lachaux of Domaine Robert Arnoux in Burgundy readily called on his teen-age son, Charles, to translate business conversations with English-speaking importers and journalists. The poised and engaging young man communicated confidently. His intelligence and the obvious bond of trust, mutual respect and collaboration between father and son made telling

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Enduring Beauty Shines in Pedroncelli “Mother Clone” Zinfandel From Dry Creek Valley

March 24, 2017

Zinfandel may have European origins, but no place produces better quality Zinfandel than Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley on the California North Coast. Consider the 2014 Pedroncelli Winery, “Mother Clone” Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, a modestly priced wine at around $16 per bottle nationally.

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The Wizard of Saint-Aubin, Olivier Lamy, Strikes Again.

March 20, 2017

Visiting the village of Saint Aubin takes a bit of effort. It lies at the bottom of Burgundy’s famed Côte-d’Or vineyards, just to the west of Chassagne-Montrachet. You pass the village on the way to the magnificent Сhâteau de la Rochepot, a restored historical site. For those who make the trip and snare a visit

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Pioneering Burgundy Winegrower Sylvie Esmonin Personifies Bold Change

March 5, 2017

On International Women’s Day, the spotlight naturally shines on women in wine. Some of the most intriguing stories come from women at the “ground” level, growing grapes and producing wine. Consider Sylvie Esmonin in Burgundy, France.

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Combat Cold Weather Enjoying Époisses Cheese and Crisp Wines

January 10, 2017

Enduring cold weather at the start of a new year calls for serious measures. Time to break out the Époisses de Bourgogne cheese and tasty wines.

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