Chateau Gassier Lavender fields of Provence.

Raise a glass to your Mom with a stunning rosé, the Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015.

On this week's radio show... Celebrating Mother's Day in Style with Gassier Sables d'Azur Rosé 2015

On this week’s radio show… Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style with Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015

Raise a glass to your Mom with a stunning rosé, the Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015.

On this week’s radio show… Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style!

EPISODE 57

Rosé wine from Provence, a French Bistro brunch and a bicycle tour in NOTL.

Coming up on today’s show, the celebration of Moms everywhere! Mother’s Day is just around the corner. So today we thought we would share with you a few ideas on how to help make your Mom’s day a little extra special.

We we will take you to the beautiful historic region of Provence. The region located in southeastern France, the land of lavender, sunflowers, olive groves and rosé!


Provence, world renown for producing the best rosé in the world. These pink wines are being enjoyed now more than ever and with good reason!

Our first guest will be the President and CEO of Château Gassier .  A company involved in growing vineyards in this spectacular region for 5 generations, Olivier Souvelain.

Listen to Olivier Souvelain at 4:15 minutes in the show.

Originating from Barcelonnette (Hautes-Provence) and part of the Provencal nobility since 1421, the Gassier family bought Château Gassier and its 40 hectares of vines in 1982.

Today the vineyard is managed by Georges Gassier, who represents the fifth winegrowing generation of the family, working with the support from his father.

It is only over time that passion, hard work and know how combined, have helped Château Gassier to develop its exceptional potential for excellence.

Gassier Sables d’Azur Rosé 2015, Susanne’s Wine Pick

On this week’s audio podcast…We discover Napoleon Cortel Brandy de France

Napoleon Cortel Brandy

Napoleon Cortel Brandy

Napoleon Cortel Brandy

What a delicious show we have planned for you today. Our theme, Historical Treasures of France, in wine, in brandy and in fromage!!!

In our second segment we shift our attention to a time long before the 16th century and a spirit that was called brandewijn, a Dutch word which later became known as brandy.

Joining us will be Franck Lemonnier, Director International Sales for Cortel Napoleon Brandy which is one of the finest brandies available on the market today, aged in wood casks, and sealed with a cork closure. This brandy is sophisticated,award winning of course, delish!

Franck to fill us in on the journey of how brandy was discovered, what exactly is “brandy”, how best to serve it, enjoy it and the delectable details on Cortel!

EPISODE 57 HISTORICAL TREASURES OF FRANCE

Listen to Franck Lemonnier at 25:26 minutes in the show.

 Triumphant Taste with Cortel Napoleon V.S.O.P. – Great Value Gifting!!

#LCBO #287409 $26.25 per 750 ml bottle or #LCBO #892315 $14.70 per 375 ml bottle.

Bouchard Père & Fils, three centuries and nine generations to the iconic wine region of Burgundy. Exclusive interview with Luc Bouchard

Bouchard Père & Fils, three centuries and nine generations to the iconic wine region of Burgundy. Exclusive interview with Luc Bouchard

What a delicious show we have planned for you today. Our theme, Historical Treasures of France, in wine, in brandy and in fromage!! Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils

To start off we’ll go back almost three centuries and nine generations to the iconic wine region of Burgundy. Today we will feature one of the oldest Maison in Burgundy. Founded in 1731 with incredible holdings of 130 hectares including 12 Grand Crus and 74 Premier Crus. Unbelievable for Burgundy, the winery,

Château de Beaune, Head Office of Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils…

is the largest vineyard owners in the supremely coveted region of the Cote d’Or of Burgundy. We will be chatting with family member and Export Manager Luc Bouchard. We’ll explore the history of the region as well as the company, its fascinating history, the vineyards. And of course the deep cellars underground housing over 2000 bottles from the 1800’s, their iconic wines and much more.

We had the pleasure to meet Luc about a month ago, we tasted some great wines, we look forward to welcoming him to the show!

Listen to Luc Bouchard at 4:39 minutes in the show.