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MY CHAMPAGNE

THE OFFICIALLY APPROVED, UNABRIDGED, PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED

FRENCH GLOSSARY OF

Cham•pagne

\ SHAHM-panye \

There is so much more toChampagne than just thedrink: this is Champagne the

place

, people, and it’s only30 minutes from Paris onthe TGV! Aside from beingsurrounded by lavish Renoir-inspired vistas, you’ll nd thesplendid Gothic Cathedralat Reims, as well as a starkdiversity between the Aubeand Marne areas and muchmore...

Le Ros•é des Ri•ceys

\ le roh-ZEY deh ree-SEH \

A truly exceptional winehailing only from the LesRiceys in Champagne,and only from the PinotNoir grape. This stuff is soexceptional, in fact, that itis only produced in certainyears. Flavors of wildowers,violets and hazelnuts—atruly yummy combination—meant even Louis XIVloved this wine. And so haseveryone else since!

Bis•cuit Rose

\ bee-skwee ROHZ \n.

Small, delicate, pale-pinkcookies made for dippingin a ute of champagne.Pleasingly powdery andcrunchy, the biscuits are theperfect accompaniment toa glass of bubbly, revealingits most subtle aromas.This classic dessert is along-standing tradition, andis meant for sampling in thebeauteous French region ofChampagne!

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( CHE E R S ! )

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MY BURGUNDY

THE OFFICIALLY APPROVED, UNABRIDGED, PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED

FRENCH GLOSSARY OF

Bur•gun•dy

\ BURR-gen-dee \

No, this isn’t the color.Burgundy, or Bourgogne,is a central Frenchregion renowned for itsridiculously deliciouscuisine, from

les escargots

boeuf bourguignon

;its delectable andrened wines; and itsapproachable and warmpeople. The family-ownedvineyards here make foran unforgettable visit…

Chablis

\ sha-BLEE \

Chablis is many things:an irresistibly charmingtown lost in the vineyards ofNorthern Burgundy (closeto Paris!), a comprehensivewine appellation, and thename for the Chardonnay-based dry wines thatoriginate there. Taste doesn’tget much more delicate orpure than this; Chablis is agreat source for some ofthe best Burgundy wine outthere. Yum, yum.

Hos•pices de Beaune

\ hoss-PEESS de BONE \n.

You’ve never seen aroof like this. Originally ahospital for the poor andneedy, this impressivestructure with a beautifulmulticolored roof is nowa museum and host of animportant annual charitywine auction. When in thecourtyard, make sure tolook up at the roof tiling!