The Languedoc, located in the south of France, borders the Mediterranean between the Pyrenees and the Rhone Valley. Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux. love the Languedoc and was very eager to visit the AXA property Mas Belles Eaux. The Winery. The Vineyards. mas grapes. MORE >>

On his trip through France in 1787 Thomas Jefferson visited Vidal-Fleury, today considered one of the most consistent producers in the Rhone Valley. It's a traditional blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Carignan fermented separately with indigenous yeasts. What a great price and value?!? MORE >>

The Languedoc, located in the south of France, borders the Mediterranean between the Pyrenees and the Rhone Valley. Grapes planted include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Carignan. Christian Seely just posted a video of blending at Mas Belles Eaux. you can see it here. You can read about my visit below. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux. MORE >>

Outside Burgundy, Pinot Noir can be found in Alsace, where it is one of the few red varieties grown, and in certain vineyards in the centre of France. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache from Corbieres!" Quick! Wine, of course. Well done!" Le Nez du Vin ," she whispered. What is Le Nez du Vin , you ask? I asked. MORE >>

Afterwards, we walked a short distance along the canal to a room where Christine, Stephane, and Stephanie Egenolf of Sud de France gave presentations about Minevois and the Languedoc in general. Pierre is a lively, funny guy who makes fabulous wines, mostly various blends of syrah, grenache, mouvedre, and some carignan. Voila! MORE >>