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More food, less poison What a warm, beautiful summer it was. We hope you enjoyed it to the fullest, because it now begins to fade away. As the sun grows dimer, we return towards our blander and rainier daily lives. Yes, dear readers, as the leaves start to fall from the trees, we fall back into our daily job routines. But let’s not fall into a deep depression here. Things aren’t that dire. After all, autumn is mushroom season, it’s the season of great dishes served with lots and lots of sauce. So what if we’re back on the 9 to 5 schedule? Our jobs provide us with the means to get closer and closer to the chefs we love so dearly. In case you missed it, the great culinary…

Delicious picnic The new wicker picnic basket from Bellota-Bellota is just as refined as the products within it: isothermal bag, fabric tablecloth and napkins, glasses, plates, cutlery, corkscrew and salt/pepper shakers. The new wicker basket also offers you the opportunity to enjoy some of Bellota-Bellota’s finest seafood products such as the white tuna belly, the sublime anchovies and the renowned smoked salmon tartar. Picnic basket and products for 6 people, 13 kg of joy. 420 €. Phone: (+33) 01 46 09 00 01. A true wine cellar For over 25 years, Fondis produces high-end air-conditioning systems for wine cellars, products that combine reliability and aesthetics, providing you with the option of controlling the aging and storing conditions of your wine, regardless if they’re primeur wines or grand crus. Ideal climate…

The fair will take place on November 20 and 21, 2015 in a venue right across the gardens of the Palais Royal on 8, Rue de Valois, Paris 1er. 40 producers from the region of Bordeaux, as well as guests of honor from Languedoc, the Rhône Valley or Chile, will offer tastings of quality wines, both grand crus and lesser known wines, to the general public. The two days of the fair will be dedicated to recognizing quality in wine. Jean-Marc Quarin, acclaimed freelance wine critic, will also be there in order to present new ways in which one can serve wine in the restaurant. It’s a unique opportunity for anyone interested in discovering the newest wine sensations from Bordeaux and abroad, to better understand the wine business over several…

Founder’s Reserve by The Glenlivet The opening salvo of the Glenlivet range is named in honour of the distillery's founder, George Smith, the first distiller to obtain an official license. It has a nice, delicate bouquet of flavors that reflects the authentic taste of Speyside Single Malt Scotch. Pale golden robe and a delicate nose of citrus fruits and sweet oranges. The palate reveals sweet notes of orange zest and pear with a tangy hint of apple. The finish is long, creamy and smooth. 24.90€ Royal bourbon The Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select, distilled 3 times in traditional copper stills, is one of the oldest artisan bourbon in the US. Its unique flavor comes from the quality of the white oak casks selected by the Master Distiller, as well as from…

Saint-Véran Croix de Montceau 2013 – Vignerons des Terres Secrètes Golden robe with a sparkling rim. Elegant and smooth nose of brioche and white flowers. The attack is straightforward and lively, followed by a few hints of toast. The finish is long and smooth. With an aging potential of more than 3 years, the wine can gain greater aromatic complexity in time. Ideal with fish and poultry. 14.90€ Sec de Rayne Vigneau 2014 – 1er Cru Classé de Sauternes Sparkling robe and a wonderfully intense and refreshing floral nose that reveals smoothness, heartiness and liveliness. The palate is hearty, is revealed through multiple layers and comes as a nice follow-up to the characteristics of the nose. 9.50€ Bordeaux Maison Blanche Rouge 2010 – Maison Bouey Crimson robe with a violet…

Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Rouge – Château Les Religieuses 2011 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep red robe with a sparkling rim. The nose presents a blend of ripe fruit and spices. Straightforward and fruity attack. The palate is well-balanced and reveals silky tannins that amount to a long and hearty finish. 13.99€ Bordeaux Château Soudars – Haut-Médoc A vintage halfway between modern and traditional. Intense and profound ruby-colored robe. Notes of ripe red fruits and sweet spices reveal themselves right after the wine is aerated, along with slight hints of tobacco. Fleshy and round structure with powerful, yet silky tannins. Long and harmonious finish and aftertaste. 15.99€ Rhône Gigondas Rouge Terre de Femmes- Clos du Bois de Menge 2013 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. Deep ruby-colored robe with a nice clarity…