Indian summer is finally upon us and the gourmet way to take it in is on a lush terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on the French Riviera. Scents of citrus, lavender and […]
Perfume Perfection from the House of Alex Simone
It’s Champagne Time with Lucien Collard
It is a tranquil village nestled into the Montagne de Reims. What isn’t tranquil about Bouzy are its wines, some of the finest champagnes houses in France, champagne houses that aside from […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Fragrant Fleurie
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 […]
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 […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Jewelry Find
It is a delicate and dynamic world. A sparkling world of gemstones, skill and French know-how. The house of Atelier Mariusse & Bonnet fashions fine haute jewelry and the latest collection is […]
The Emperor’s New Socks
Paris, France — As France and the world gear up for the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on May 5th, 2021, some people are pulling up his socks. Not […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Fashion Find from France’s Fashion Week: The House of Leonard, Ultimately Unbeatable
Paris, France — The Paris Fashion Week was held in a virtual world once again, this time for the Fall-Winter 2021/2022 collections, but the everlasting creativity and originality that the Paris shows […]
