On 10/06/2014 11:15 PM, Emery Davis wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:53:03 -0700, Bi!! wrote:
>
>> I bought the bottle to make him happy.
>
> Sorry to hear it didn't hold up.
>
> You clearly know this but I'll mention it for those who might not: since
> wine tasting is almost always free in France it's considered polite to
> leave with a bottle (at least). Even if you're getting on a plane later,
> you can always use it for a picnic, stew, or give it away.
>
> Some Americans don't follow this formula, which can in part explain the
> lukewarm reception given them in certain circles.
>
> -E
>
Two weeks ago I was on a cycling holiday with my b-i-l in the Medoc and
the St. Emilion region. Despite being tempted by the numerous
"dégustation" signs, the thought of having to buy a bottle stopped us,
despite having some wine shipping bags in our luggage. In fact, we have
always followed this rule during previous cycling holidays in Burgundy
and Provence.
We wanted to visit one or two of the better chateaux, where one usually
pays ‚¬8-10 for the privilege, but one had to book at least 4 months in
advance.
Graham