If there is one thing I really do enjoy, it would have to be cooking a good meal. Thankfully, for someone who enjoys cooking meals and whose business depends on it, I get great feedback from guests for the meals I serve. But, I am all to aware there is room for improvement. One aspect of my meals that can be improved upon is the wine, particularly so given I live in France. I have never had terrible comments on the wine I serve, and after 5 years I have a feel for which wines work with which dish. But when it comes to my 5 course gourmet meals, which really are greatly enjoyed, I have always thought the meal could be enhanced by having carefully chosen wines for the different courses. This came home to me recently when I was lucky to be treated to such a meal – six courses and a different wine with each. Such a dining experience would be appropriate for guests staying in luxury gites and B&B.

So, I recently went to visit some friends in the Loire Valley who not only know a great deal about wines in their area, but who also know where to buy good wine. They took me on a wonderful wine-tasting tour, and I was able to buy some great wines to bring back to Basse Copette.

I have written about my recent trip on the Europe a la Carte travel-blog: Vineyards of the Loire Valley, France.

I am hoping to return later this year to take part in a wine course … a course specifically designed to learn more about matching wine with food.

Just a taster of recent comments from the Visitor’s Book:

… And your cooking – OH. MY. GOD. A taste sensation. …

Here’s to adding to that sensation! Click on the following link for more information about the meals available while staying at Basse Copette luxury gites and B&B.