Wine domaine in Provence - Wine AOC Côtes du Luberon
Wine Weekend - from 12 to 16 march 2008
Spend
a memorable weekend discovering regional wine and food at Domaine
Faverot, a delightful 18th Century wine estate in the foothills
of the Luberon Mountains in the heart of the southern Rhône.
The
five-day weekend combines wine tastings
and lectures, delicious meals featuring local produce, trips to nearby
wineries, Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas, and visits to the famed
perched villages of the area, such as Gordes and Roussillon, as well
as the renowned market town of Isle sur la Sorgue.
Participants will stay in the
charming cottages at the Domaine.
Lectures will
focus on the technique of wine tasting, growing grapes and making
wine, and will incorporate tastings of wines from the region and
question and answer sessions. |
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One
afternoon will be devoted to creating a memorable Provençal
meal with a local chef and later enjoying that meal with local wines
accompanied by a discussion on food and wine combinations.
The weekend will be hosted by François Faverot de Kerbrech, winemaker,
his wife Sally, and Anne Tupker M.W., an American living in London who is a specialist
in Rhône wines. Places are strictly limited, so book early
to avoid disappointment. |
Schedule |
Wednesday, 12 March |
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p.m. : Arrival.
Evening : 7.00 Welcome drinks followed by Dinner at Domaine Faverot. |
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Thursday, 13 March |
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a.m. : General introduction to wine and wine tasting
(according to level of group) followed by a tour of the cellars and
tasting of Domaine Faverot wines.
Buffet lunch.
p.m. : Visit to local wine producer : Domaine
de Marie and then a drive around the villages perchés (Menerbes,
Bonnieux, Lacoste, Roussillon and Gordes).
Evening : Dinner at Maison Gouin, Coustellet. |
Friday, 14 March |
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a.m. : Wine
Course, "In the Vineyard".
Leave around 11.30 for Chateauneuf du Pape
Lunch at "Le Verger" in Chateauneuf du Pape.
p.m. : Visits Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas/Vacqueyras.
Evening : Dinner at Domaine Faverot. |
Saturday, 15 March |
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a.m. : Wine
course "In the winery" followed
by tasting of regional wines.
Light buffet lunch at Domaine Faverot.
p.m. : free time until... 4 p.m.
Preparation of Provençal evening meal with a local French
chef, to include a discussion on wine and food combinations. The
meal will then be enjoyed by all participants. |
Sunday, 16 March |
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a.m. : (10-11) question and answer session and closing
talk.
Followed by a visit to the market at Isle sur la Sorgue.
Lunch in Isle sur la Sorgue.
p.m. : departures. |
Cost (to
include all meals, accommodation, transport, tastings, etc. but
not flights) : £975; single supplement £180.
Cost of flight separate, but flight details will be supplied in order
for the guests to reserve in good time (for example BA is currently £77
return to Marseille).
Non residential ? Please ask. Extend your stay ? Please ask. |
Testimonials |
Dear Francois and Sally
Just a little email to tell you both how much Dean and I enjoyed
our wonderful wine weekend at Domaine Faverot.
We loved everything- the comfortable accommodation, the excellent
talks on the various aspects of wine making, the beautifully planned
tastings, the visits to the various vineyards including the detailed
tour of Domaine Faverot, the delicious Faverot wines and all the
yummy meals served with such charm and cheerfulness. You both
were lovely hosts and we truly enjoyed every minute! Thank
you so much for organizing a seamlessly well-run weekend. We
hated to leave!
Fondly,
Dottie and Dean Lundell
Dear Anne,
Congratulations on your Faverot Wine Weekend, it was excellent.
The course was so well planned with every details covered !
I hope you are pleased and thought it worthwhile.
I enclose a CD of my photographs taken at Domaine Faverot which
I hope you will enjoy. As a thank you I enclose copies of my
sketches made at Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau la Nerthe cellars
and courtyard and Faverot cave.
François’ passion for wine really comes across and
your joint knowledge seems never ending.
I do hope you plan part II, if so please put my name on the list.
Best wishes, Sally Kefi
March 29th 2007
Dear Sally and François,
It was our great pleasure meeting you. I really enjoyed the 5 days
at your wonderful place. I learned a lot, especially how much
work goes into vine growing. Every time we drink wine, we’ll
appreciate wine makers effort, sweat and tears much more !
Many thanks again for your warm hospitality for making our Wine
Week a very special one !!
Yuki Sugimoto
March 30th 2007
Dear Sally & François,
Many thanks for all the things you did for us and for sharing your
knowledge about wine. We greatly appreciated your passion for
the subject – that is what makes a great difference
Peter
March 30th 2007 |
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Wine domaine in Provence
Wine AOC Côtes du Luberon |
Domaine
Faverot
771 Route de Robion -
84660 Maubec
Tel./Fax : +33 (0)4 90 76 65
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