Wine in the shadow of the Sun King - A New Vineyard at Versailles

In this era of climate change, many wine growers are cultivating vines in areas once thought to cool for grapes. One of these pioneers is Adrien Pélissié, who has resurrected the vineyards originally planted by Louis XIV on the sprawling grounds of his palace at Versailles. On a similar latitude as Champagne, Versailles, in suburban Paris, is an unlikely but stunning venue for growing grapes and this new project highlights the also new Ile de France IGT regional designation. Pélissié also further amazed the wine loving public when he made his first vintage inside the Eiffel Tower! Some might have dismissed that as marketing, but there is no denying the quality of the wines, including Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Now, five vintages later, the quality and consistency of these wines confirms Pélissié's vision.

Called La Bouche du Roi (The King's Mouth), Pélissié's winery provides a fascinating story of discovery and determination, of persistence and pleasure. In his conversation with host Lyn Farmer, Pélissié shares the story of how a young man from Bordeaux came to make wine at a regal palace and we taste a few wines along the way ( they are delicious). Join us for a postcard from Versailles, the home of the Sun King, and a glass of radiant wine.

You can learn more about La Bouche du Roi at their website:

https://www.la-bouche-du-roi.com