The Côtes du Rhône wine region is set on mythical terroirs on both banks of the river it is named after. The expertise and geographic characteristics of these wines are specific to each appellation in a strict pecking order. We know all too well that this ranking can be confusing to the uninitiated. To help you find your way through this hierarchy, let us shed some light on the subject!
May is the month when vine branches burst into growth, developing until flowering begins in June. To get the vines in the best possible condition, we rely on a few viticultural practices—suckering, disbudding and trellising. Explanations below!
Always eager to make you discover the grapes produced by our winery, we’re bursting to tell you all about Grenache.
You’re at the store looking for a new wine to try. You scan the bottles and your eyes are drawn to a label which piques your curiosity. We’ve all been there, right? At Gabriel Meffre, we place great importance in this tiny piece of paper that speaks volumes. It’s also a visual lens one can look through to tell a story about who we are.
The return of milder temperatures, the end of pruning, the blossoming of almond trees, the appearance of the first buds… so many reasons to celebrate the arrival of spring in at the vineyards! Not to mention it’s the perfect time to take a tour of the latest burgeoning news from Gabriel Meffre
Today, we are looking both east and west, to the United States and China, nations we travel to regularly to promote Gabriel Meffre wines.
Every year, over 10 billion corks are produced each year around the world. You might think of natural cork as a symbol of quality, the sign of a fine wine? In some cases, yes, but there are alternatives to the traditional cork that offer surprising benefits.
Tannins. We’ve all heard of them. But where do they come from? What purpose do they serve in wine? In this article, we shine a light on the origins and function of this common but little known substance.
A morsel of white chocolate, Black Forest gâteau, pieces of stem ginger wrapped in chocolate, or Mexican chicken in chocolate sauce—all very appetising, but which wine would you serve with each one? Food and wine pairings factor in a combination of elements, such as the terroir, our powers of concentration, the circumstances of the tasting session, our sense memory and more. We guide you through some of the basic principles of this fascinating world!
In this new year, our wish to help build a world that respects both mankind and the environment is as strong as ever. This can be seen through the number of our projects for 2018 that are closely related to our convictions as a Responsible Winery. We’re delighted to be given the opportunity to tell you about them!
