Learn wine tasting
Wine tasting, a technique within everybody’s reach Wine tasting can sometimes seem like a difficult business to some of us, which is why we have
The art of tasting
How to serve wine
The ideal temperature Between the temperatures announced on the label and the advice of your ‘connoisseur’ neighbour, it is often hard to know what to
Domaine de Longue Toque: a warm welcome and tasting workshops!
We are always delighted to welcome visitors in our tasting cellar at Domaine de Longue Toque and introduce them to Maison Gabriel Meffre. In this article, we present our various workshops designed for Rhône Valley wine lovers or anybody curious about our wines.
Gabriel Meffre’s sulphite-free wines: profiles and pleasures
Maison Gabriel Meffre’s first sulphite-free wines were Domaine Grand Escalion’s Première Nature Merlot, created in 2018, and Domaine de Longue Toque’s Roques ‘n’ Toque, created in 2019. In this article, Véronique Torcolacci and Anthony Taylor present the gustatory subtleties and technical specificities of sulphite-free wines.
Maison Gabriel Meffre’s organic offering: lively, dazzling wines !
A bright colour, a lively nose and fruity notes are all hallmarks of wines produced using organic methods. To learn more, here is a guide that introduces three of Maison Gabriel Meffre’s organic wines.
Fine wines for your festive spreads
Which wines will be gracing your table this Christmas season? Even if it is only a small gathering, for this moment of sharing and celebration, your food deserves to be complemented by the finest wines. This year, you can explore new horizons with Maison Gabriel Meffre’s award-winning wines.
Why aerate wine?
Are you thinking about opening a good bottle of wine early for your dinner? Today, we will be looking at aerating wine: a key step!
Which wines to choose to pair with vegetarian dishes?
If you cook vegetarian food, you will almost certainly have considered food and wine pairings. Good news: your palate has all the receptors it needs to be delighted! Vegetables and other non-meat foods have free rein to express themselves and reveal their subtleties. Maison Gabriel Meffre offers a few tips to pair wine and vegetarian food.
Three French terms you should know to shine during tasting sessions
“Il a une belle robe, il est gouleyant, il a de la cuisse”. Coluche’s line in the film L’Aile ou la Cuisse (The Wing or the Thigh) has become a well-known phrase. But what does ‘gouleyant’ mean? And what is the ‘cuisse’ and the ‘robe’ of a wine? There is no shortage of adjectives to choose from when talking about wine. Maison Gabriel Meffre throws a little light on the tricky language of wine tasting.
Five rosés to savour this summer!
Summer is the ideal season to enjoy a delightful glass of rosé. It is an adaptable and refreshing companion for enjoyable moments. Maison Gabriel Meffre recommends five excellent cuvées to enjoy with family and friends!