We are fortunate enough to live under an hour from one of the most famous and arguably best wine regions in the world - the Rhone valley producing such classic and robust red wines like Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueras, Gigondas to name but a few.
And with the ongoing hot autumn weather we decided to spend a day out purely so we can give best advice to our clients!
We took the route from St Saturnin to Sault, which is pretty spectacular in itself, the sight of Mont Ventoux is incredible. I have taken this shot many times before and will continue to do so!
At 1912 metres she is impressive!
We drove to the top, notice the extraordinary change in scenery and vegetation .
Remember this is granite - not snow.
Another shot I have taken before, but it is truly stunning.
One way to prepare for lunch - walk to the summit!
We then drove via Malaucene and onto Gigondas where we took lunch at the restaurant L'Oustalet.
My entree of salmon, lightly cooked in tea hit the spot
Whilst Karen started with seasonal wild mushrooms
For main course I had the confit de canard
And Karen the cod with lemon risotto.
A coffee gourmand rounded the meal off perfectly
Washed down with a splendid white wine.
Followed by a little wander round this hill top village.
Not bad for the first week in October!
The Dentilles are really worth seeing , fabulous scenery, wine and restaurants.
And under 60 minutes from home - how good is that!
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