About the Gers/Armagnac region and the white wine selection

The Gers is a mainly rural region located midway between Bordeaux and Toulouse. The main town is Auch. It is famous for Armagnac and Foie Gras. It also is renowned as a garlic producer.

Here is a map for illustration.

The white wine selection is called Vignes Retrouvees, a Cotes de Saint Mont (2004), handpicked and offered to us by Sharon of Amanti Vino, a new wine source located on Church Street in Montclair.

My husband, Serge, just showcased the Store in his entry for Wine Blogging Wednesday #18.

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French Cafe Compilation CD on Putamayo Label

This compilation on Putamayo Records includes classics like Serge Gainsbourg, George Brassens, and even Brigitte Bardot but also young bands like Paris Combo
and many more.

Listening to this music can make you feel as if you are sitting in a parisian bistro drinking a panache and practicing the sport of people watching. The album cover depicts this very scene.

This CD was donated by Rabbit Rabbit of Valley Road in Montclair. They literally gave me the music from their personal collection. Recycle why not.

If you want to listen to some of this music and more go to Serge the Concierge and sign up for the free 14 day trial of Rhapsody. You’ll find the sign up link in the right column.

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