With this year’s 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
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.
Burgundy’s Chevrot Brothers Champion Maranges’ Distinctive Terroirs
To visit Domaine Chevrot’s Maranges 1er cru vineyards, winegrower Pablo Chevrot locks in his truck’s four-wheel drive and buckles the seat belt. The adventure begins as he navigates up a rocky, steep slope to the high terrasse to visit the marvelously serene and sunny climats of “Le Croix Moines” and “La Fussière.”