We have just realised that we are only about 10 km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, now most of you will probably recognise the name of this famous wine, but the wine actually comes from this commune (and part of the four surrounding communes).
We drive to the village and it is so pretty and old, it really does not take long to walk around.
One of the nicest views is when you are at the top of the village and look out over vineyards for as far as the eye can see. (approximately 3,200 ha)
All this wonderful wine within such easy reach.
This is one of the nicest things about France (if you are a wine drinker) you can choose your favourite wine and visit the area where it is made!
Unfortunately it is evening when we arrive so only the restaurants are open. We choose one and find out that the owner is a vintner (grower and maker of wine).
But we do get to try some with our fabulous dinner at La Part des Anges. Which for some reason does not have a good review on Tripadvisor, so all I can say is, if this is the worst restaurant, we definitely want to go back, because we thought the food, location and service was wonderful
We think we may actually start a wine tour of France, the areas are so beautifull and diverse
We were there in 2013 for a week.Very envious of you. If we don't move to Britagne, then CDP is our other choice. If you go back, be sure to try Le Pistou restaurant. It's just up the hill from des Anges. Nice family place. Very friendly.
ReplyDeleteHi thanks for the tip, when are you looking at moving? It is difficult to find an area as everywhere in France has such an appeal :)
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