I went to one of the most-visited places in France, the medeival town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its architecture and historical significance, but more famous as being the source of one of the world's top producing and best tasting Bordeaux wines. Saint Emilion Bordeaux is a prize unto itself--nectar of the gods! The city, about the size of Montepulciano, is hilly and cobnled and ancient. With looming gray stone churches and castles, it looks special from several kilometers away.
There are at least 40-50 wine shops and restaurants where the nectar can be tasted, drunk and shipped home too. I skipped that part. Joe and I will return here together someday soon and try them all!
The city rises on a steep hill above miles of gnarled vines, soon to break into bud. As you drive up the hill to the lower parts and parking areas, there are vines that grow right up to the medeival stone walls.
I had a fantastic lunch--a salad topped with smoked duck breast, foie gras and croutons, along with a glass of 2010 St. Emilion grand cru--yum!
This looks too delicious, too inviting, and too perfect. It's YOU! And Joe, too, of course. A vineyard? I wouldn't be surprised!
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