| THE WINE EXPERIENCE at our family friendly gites in the Charente Maritime, France |
We are ideally situated here in the Charente Maritime, the
cottages are in fact in the heart of the Fin Bois region of
Cognac and vines can be found in any direction. Bordeaux
and its world famous vineyards are only a 1.5hr drive.
cottages are in fact in the heart of the Fin Bois region of
Cognac and vines can be found in any direction. Bordeaux
and its world famous vineyards are only a 1.5hr drive.
Chris is our very own wine expert. He has made his living in
the wine industry teaching 'wine' to employees within the
hospitality industry. It is also a passionate hobby and he
enjoys sharing his knowledge to all who are interested and
dispelling some of the mystery which surrounds wine.
the wine industry teaching 'wine' to employees within the
hospitality industry. It is also a passionate hobby and he
enjoys sharing his knowledge to all who are interested and
dispelling some of the mystery which surrounds wine.
Professional wine tastings at La Grange du Moulin
Six fine wines will be selected to give a well rounded and enjoyable tasting. The evening is intended to be an informal and friendly chat
about wine where you feel at ease and able to ask any questions you wish about wine. Chris will go through in detail how to taste a wine
including appearance, nose and taste. You will have the chance to make notes and discuss what you see, smell, think about each wine. No
one will be put on the spot and you can say as much or as little as you wish. After the tasting Chris will talk a bit about his top tips for wine
buying. In all it lasts about 3 hours. min 6, max 8 per group, no children. 20€ per person. Held on our terrace, baby monitors will reach
from your cottage.
Six fine wines will be selected to give a well rounded and enjoyable tasting. The evening is intended to be an informal and friendly chat
about wine where you feel at ease and able to ask any questions you wish about wine. Chris will go through in detail how to taste a wine
including appearance, nose and taste. You will have the chance to make notes and discuss what you see, smell, think about each wine. No
one will be put on the spot and you can say as much or as little as you wish. After the tasting Chris will talk a bit about his top tips for wine
buying. In all it lasts about 3 hours. min 6, max 8 per group, no children. 20€ per person. Held on our terrace, baby monitors will reach
from your cottage.
Family Vine walks at La Grange du Moulin
Our family vine walks held on Sunday mornings start with a cold
glass of Pineau for the adults and a short chat about ths locally
made drink. We then take a gentle stroll along the country lanes
and tracks towards the vineyards. Stopping regularly along the
way, Chris talks about the countryside, its history and uses today,
how vines grow and why wine tastes like it does, plus anything
else you would like to know. Lasts about 2hrs. Not strenuous, can
take prams but can be bumpy through the vines.
5€ per adult, free for children
Our family vine walks held on Sunday mornings start with a cold
glass of Pineau for the adults and a short chat about ths locally
made drink. We then take a gentle stroll along the country lanes
and tracks towards the vineyards. Stopping regularly along the
way, Chris talks about the countryside, its history and uses today,
how vines grow and why wine tastes like it does, plus anything
else you would like to know. Lasts about 2hrs. Not strenuous, can
take prams but can be bumpy through the vines.
5€ per adult, free for children
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