Wine Tasting Soirée - le 3ème retour

This week we were delighted to welcome Mark & Jeremy back to 'La Bellevue' - leurs 3ème retour - for an extensive wine tasting hosted by Gérald. Dinner followed, as did some typically French cuisine !!

Sat outside in the afternoons sun the setting couldn't have been more idyllic for une dégustation of the new vintages from Domaine de la Paleine.

In addition was the introduction of other AOC appellations which provided an interesting contrast to the AOC Saumur.

As well as the unique experience of sampling a 1986 Quart de Chaume which instantly made us reflect on what we were all doing in '86...gosh, it feels so long ago !!

A word from Mark & Jeremy:

Thank you so much Sarah-Jane & Gérald! Another fabulous stay, our third year running, can you keep us away? I doubt it! Many thanks.

'La Grange d'Henri'

We started 2010 knowing it would be an eventful and demanding year, and the month of May did not disappoint us!

Captivating and condensing all the emotions we had been anticipating and concluding with very exciting results, I need not emphasize corks have been popping!

Not only did we see the final touches put to 'la Grange d'Henri' but our Partnership with Ten Green Bottles Ltd and our forthcoming venture together is being developed as I blog.

It is with great pleasure I post photographs of our charming barn conversion which is alreadying proving to be a popular addition to 'la Bellevue':

Le Salon

- Wi-Fi access
- Television/DVD player
- CD players
- iPod speakers


La Cusine

I adore the kitchen, the spot lights add a lovely embiance particularly when the evening is drawing in.


Following are pictures of la Chambre .












For more information on 'la Grange d'Henri' and 'la Bellevue' visit our website at: www.domainedelabellevue.com

A très bientôt !

Vitiloire 2010 - Tours, Loire Valley

This weekend, 29th-30th May 2010 the beautiful city of Tours (49) will play host to Vitiloire for an 8th consecutive year.

Set in the centre of Tours this fabulous event brings together viticulteurs, artisans and sommeliers from across the Loire Valley region providing visitors with a wonderful opportunity to sample a wide range of wines, local produce and meet the vine growers directly.

During your visit remember to say 'bonjour' to Gérald who will there representing Domaine de la Paleine.

London International Wine Fair - ExCeL London

The London International Wine Fair (LIWF) returns to ExCeL London this week.

This huge event brings together producers, wholesalers and importers from all over the world, restaurateurs and sommeliers, to be frank, everyone whose work involves direct contact with wine.

Say 'hello' to Gérald as he will be there representing Domaine de la Paleine !