Driving trip to French wine region(s)
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Hi all!
A few years back I ended up in Pouilly! I loved it. We were only there for a night but it was a really memorable experience. Since then my wine taste has developed and I'd like to take my girlfriend to that part of the world.
We are going to spend 4-5 days visiting a couple of places that are picturesque and also where we can maybe do a couple of local tours for wine and cheese tasting.
Does anyone have any recommendations on where to go and I'm hoping some on here have done something similar.
Pretty interested in visiting Chablis and Sancerre but also open to other areas! Is Champagne worth a visit?
Cheers.
A few years back I ended up in Pouilly! I loved it. We were only there for a night but it was a really memorable experience. Since then my wine taste has developed and I'd like to take my girlfriend to that part of the world.
We are going to spend 4-5 days visiting a couple of places that are picturesque and also where we can maybe do a couple of local tours for wine and cheese tasting.
Does anyone have any recommendations on where to go and I'm hoping some on here have done something similar.
Pretty interested in visiting Chablis and Sancerre but also open to other areas! Is Champagne worth a visit?
Cheers.
This is really a very broad query. It depends on how far you want to drive, how much you want to buy and your wine preferences.
Given that you intend visiting Pouilly, then either heading West along the Loire, or south towards Burgandy are probably your best options. If cheese tasting is very important then heading towards Dijon probably covers both bases.
The great thing about France is that producers do expect you to taste before buying. If you have tasted decent AOC wines before you buy it is most unlikely you will be disapointed when you get them home. It is easier to match your tastes to your pocket.
Any organised trip is likely to be a marketing excersise, so I would be aware. Hachette is probably the best way of seeking out where you should be looking and what you should be expecting to pay, direct from the producer.
Bon chance
Given that you intend visiting Pouilly, then either heading West along the Loire, or south towards Burgandy are probably your best options. If cheese tasting is very important then heading towards Dijon probably covers both bases.
The great thing about France is that producers do expect you to taste before buying. If you have tasted decent AOC wines before you buy it is most unlikely you will be disapointed when you get them home. It is easier to match your tastes to your pocket.
Any organised trip is likely to be a marketing excersise, so I would be aware. Hachette is probably the best way of seeking out where you should be looking and what you should be expecting to pay, direct from the producer.
Bon chance
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