Winemaker and consultant Eduoard Labeye is taking us on a tour of southern France. This maritime region is famous for its blends. Generally speaking, in more stable continental climates single-varietal wines are common. But in these more unpredictable weather patterns, it makes sense to have a variety of grapes to choose from. Not to mention [...]

Our stay in Bordeaux wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Left Bank. This relatively small region is hailed as the most famous, and successful, wine region in the world. We go there to find out why, taste the wines, eat the food, and meet the people. Contrary to the popular image of this [...]

Bordeaux is a huge region of immense diversity. In this episode we eschew the giant, famous estates of the Left Bank and explore the often overlooked Right Bank, near St. Emilion, where rolling countryside, ancient villages, and quaint farmhouses dot the landscape. Here we stay with the Holzberg family, discover “pineau”, the Nardou Bar and [...]

We visit the legendary wine region of Burgundy to try and better understand the notion of “terroir.” It’s pinot noir, chardonnay, fine Burgundian cuisine and lots of good times as we explore this diverse and hugely entertaining region.

What’s it like to be a busy consulting winemaker in the south of France? We take a road trip with Eduoard Labeye on a typical work week to find out. Edoard is simply one of the most beloved winemakers in France, but he also consults for some pretty big names (who will remain unmentioned) in [...]

The Wine Travelers visit the oldest wine making site in southern France at the Chateau St. Cosme in the village of Gigondas, on the northern edge of Provence. Here we meet the lively winemaker Louis Barroul and learn what makes the southern Rhone so different than the north.

We speak about the mistral and view the [...]

The Wine: Rouchebourbe, Domaine Alain Paret
The Story: Crazy Vineyards, Crazy Wine
Our next stop is in St. Joseph, in the northern Rhone, where we visit the Domaine of Alain Paret to explore the steep syrah vineyards of this well-known region. We also meet fellow Wine Traveler and frequent host Eduoard Labeye, the colorful and energetic consulting [...]