Over the weekend we moved from the gite in Gigondas where we have been since our arrival to our new residence, Valcombe. It is our ‘petit chateau’; a small house a short walk to the winery, neighboring some of the estate syrah vines. It is just the right size for two, and fully equipped. We are breaking in the kitchen, making use of fantastic local goods. Gigondas has a tiny market in town, and we love shopping there, when it is open (we still haven’t figured out their hours, but that’s assuming they keep them). It is surprisingly well stocked, and we can get almost everything we need there. Our favorites right now are the melons (small, cantaloupe looking and tasting, but sweeter), and the local figs. And if you can make it before they close for lunch, fresh baguettes. Being in Provence, we are in the in the heart of France’s agriculture region, and are very much benefiting from its bounty. Even the uncultivated land is teeming with deliciousness. Wild blackberries grow outside our door, and we have found peaches, currants, rosemary, anis, and others on walks. And we are hoping to experience the holy grail of Provencal scavenging, the truffle. The season doesn’t start until November, we’ll keep you updated.
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