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Getting enthroned into Séguret’s world of wine
I’ve been enthroned. Well, that’s the French word for it: intronisation. On Friday night Les Chevaliers du Gouste de Séguret – Compagnons de St Vincent met for the 25th anniversary of their...
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Un Quatuor de Villages: four villages working together
Querelles de clocher. Every village has its church steeple, le clocher, so the expression deftly covers the sort of on-going disagreements at the local level that were once so frequent in la Patrie....
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Roaix throws a Christmas Party
The flat-topped ridge running eastwards from Cairanne to Rasteau continues through to Roaix before being absorbed by the Ouveze river flats. Although Roaix has similar soil, aspect and climate to its...
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What’s up in the Ouvese valley – this time from Seguret
This series of posts on happenings in the Heart of South France continues with upcomming events in Séguret, one of the "Most beautiful villages in France" and the source of some wonderful wine. The...
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A village foursome: the now-famous Quatuor de Villages is back in 2013
For the third year, the village appellations of Séguret, Sablet, Roaix and Massif d’Uchaux are getting together to flaunt their delights to the public. Here’s some information in French. Practical...
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Séguret, Sablet, Roaix and Massif d’Uchaux: Quartet reminder
Summer catches up on us in the South. The Festival d’Avignon is already in its second week, Vaison Dances has started and the boys on bikes are setting off on the rest of the Tour de France tomorrow....
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Tasting with a Rhone foursome
Another great Rhone idea! This time it’s the winemakers of four villages – Uchaux, Sablet, Séguret and Roaix– who are getting together to bring you the best of their wines. It’s happening again in...
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A quartet of villages: new discoveries
The village foursome of Seguret, Sablet, Roaix and Massif d’Uchaux got together late last week for their 2014 edition. Mr VinoSolex went along to meet old friends and sip new stuff. Pierre Chaupin....
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