Light and fragrant, Fleurie as its name implies evokes the flowers of springtime. It is a fruity and fulfilling Beaujolais that is best young and cold. The Château de La Chaize has […]
Being or Not Being Bilal
Paris, France — Artist, creator of comic books, filmmaker, the works of Belgrade-born French artist Enki Bilal are shrouded in mystery, set in mysterious worlds, tinged with fantasy and science-fiction. His early […]
Tolkien in Tapestry
The great star-shaped island kingdom of Númenor was located in the part of the world between Valinor and Middle-earth. The seat of a kingdom founded by men, it would disappear beneath the […]
A Perfect Paradise from Chopard
Followed by a Gourmet Gazette Slide Show Sparkling and brilliant, the entire precious gemstone family is there dancing diamonds, riotous rubies, scintillating sapphires and enchanting emeralds and more, ever so much more. […]
Fine Summertime Cocktail Finds
They are among the great sweet white wines of the world. Who can resist a Sauternes or its cousin, the Barsac. Winemakers of these mythical wines have joined forces to create a […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Summer Wine Find
It is one of those mythical French wines. One hundred percent Chardonnay, light, refined, yet textured and wonderfully dry. Pouilly-Fuissé hails from the Mâcon region and stands out with its golden green […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine and Fine Art Find
The art of wine making has much in common with the making of fine art and a summer of art is to be found at the Château Trians, an estate known for […]
It’s Cocktail Time with a Cognac Cocktail
Cognac, a magical world that brings to mind not only the spirit that is enjoyed the world over but the spirited region in which it is produced, Cognac, France. A region of […]
Critic’s Choice: Amazing Amazons
Nice, France — Always luxurious and lively, the south of France and in particular the French Riviera become even more so in the heady days of summer when sun, sea, swimming and […]
The Glamor of the Golden Palm
With a Gourmet Gazette Slide Show at the End of the Story The most glamorous moment at the most glamorous film festival in the world, the Cannes Film Festival, is when the […]
