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JC in France January 2019 | Day 9
We have a big day ahead with five winery visits, all on the Cote d'Or. It is pruning season here at the moment and dotted all over the vineyards you see little curls of smoke rising into the sky: many of them still use the old method of burning their prunings Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 8
We hit the road for Burgundy and an hour and a half later saw us at our first visit of the day in the village of Fixin (very close to Gevrey-Chambertin) at - hopefully at some point in the future - a new domaine for us, Domaine Denis Berthaut. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 7
Early start on the road this morning as we headed towards the Northern Rhone. We have about 1h30 of driving into the land of Syrah. Our first visit is at Equis based just outside Tain Hermitage, where we met with Thomas! Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 6
Saturday morning sees us bright and early at the doors of Domaine Gerin, our only visit today as we're spending the remainder of the weekend with my family, where they have been wine merchants since 1879! Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 5
The Mistral, the Mistral and still the Mistral… You can easily appreciate why this wind can drive people nuts! We have our first meeting with a negociant in Chateuneuf-du-Pape where we buy our supermarket brand 'Leon Perdigal'. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 4
The Mistral is still blowing from the North the 100kph winds – we're wrapping up well today. Our first visit is to the Appellation of Beaumes de Venise where we are meeting with Thierry and Marina, owners of Domaine de la Pigeade. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 3
After a quick breakfast with the Fayard (Ch Sainte-Marguerite), we drove early morning to Domaine Hermitage St-Martin, owned and run by Enzo, the middle son of the Fayard. It is based near the Provençal village of Cuers Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 2
Chateau Roubine is one of only 18 domaines to have the Cru Classé status in the predominantly rosé area of Provence. We spent part of the morning re-visiting their vineyards, along with the newly equipped winery. Read More... -
JC in France January 2019 | Day 1
For my first buying trip in 2019, I was lucky enough to persuade my wife to join me. We arrived in Nice to the most beautiful weather – We were able to have lunch on a terrace next to the Mediterranean sea, before heading to our 1st destination – Chateau Roubine Read More... -
Press release: mystery bottle of Central Otago Pinot noir revealed.
Prominent Central Otago winery Domaine Thomson is celebrating the choice of gift Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave to her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison at the recent East Asia Summit in Singapore. Read More... -
Oven baked goat's cheese recipe for festive platter
Impress your guests with this delicious and easy to pull together recipe. By our Chef Gilles Papst (L'Atelier du Fromage) Read More... -
Amaury Devillard from Château de Chamirey visits Maison Vauron
The story of Château de Chamirey is an exceptional one, it is a love story between a family and the vines of Burgundy. Read More... -
A picturesque visit to Domaine Thomson
Ferorsa made it to Domaine Thomson wines after first tasting them 5 years ago at Berry Bros and now selling them at Maison Vauron. Read More... -
Know your rosé? Here’s your go-to guide
It all began in the picturesque region of Provence and thankfully made its way to Aotearoa. We’ve broken down the French rosés into regions and how to pick them. Read More... -
Wine and Cheese matching for summertime
As the evenings get longer and the weather gets warmer, outdoor dining becomes more and more accomplishable. There is no better time of year to fire up the barbecue, crack open a bottle and enjoy the best time of year. Read More... -
New tastes of Burgundy
With the recent introduction of four new wines in the Maison Vauron cellar, a staff wine training was on the cards. Read More... -
Caviar Sturia with White and Green Asparagus
A simple yet beautiful recipe to try the amazing Sturia Caviar 'Vintage' Read More... -
Gilles on tour – A fromager in France
A lucky Gilles Mereau from La Fromagerie travelled to France for the SIAL Food Exhibition in Paris. Read More... -
Château Figeac, the great name of Bordeaux
Mme Manoncourt, owner of St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘B’ Château Figeac, has left a mark on many with her memorable visit. Read More... -
Champagne Charles Orban takes Gold
Charles Orban Blanc de Noirs Brut NV has taken out gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show for 2018. Ready to taste this gold medal winning Champagne? Read More... -
New to the Cellar - Domaine Belle
We have a fresh-face on our shelves and another quality producer to the range at Maison Vauron, Domaine Belle, located in the northern Rhône Valley. Read More... -
CLOSED!!!! Experienced Chef de Partie Wanted
We need an experienced, mature and well organised person to aid our Head and Sous-Chefs Read More... -
Trois Rivières, winning rums of the French Caribbean
Once again, Trois Rivières received outstanding results for their rhums of Martinique. Considered among the best in the world these rums were awarded the prestigious French “Appellation d’Origine Controlee” in 1996. Read More... -
CLOSED!!!! Sales Representative - French Wine, Cheese & Specialty Goods Distributor Wanted
We are looking for a driven and forward thinking sales rep. You will be passionate about our products and be able to gain new customers as well as work from our extensive client list Read More... -
A visit to Distilleries de Provence
France, our home away from home, and the core of Maison Vauron makes visiting the motherland a whole lot more special. Our Creative Coordinator Lucie took a trip back home and had the pleasure of going on a tour at Distilleries de Provence in Forcalquier. Read More...
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