Corked and Screwtop are fortunate enough to be meandering up the Rhône Valley - oh happy day. They should make 'La Pyramide Fernand Point' in Vienne their final destination, if they fancy some seriously posh nosh. Fernand Point was one of the fathers of modern French cuisine and quite a character. The first chef ever to receive three Michelin stars in back 1933, he closed his restaurant during the war rather than serve the Nazi invaders. Paul Bocuse served under him as did many others. Fernand passed away in 1955, but the current chef does not disappoint. We spent a very memorable evening there some seven or eight years ago...
En route up, check out Château Mont Redon - www.chateaumontredon.fr - one of my favourite Châteauneuf du pape. Further up, around Ampuis in Condrieu country, check out René Rostaing's offerings. In a former life, I had six bottles of his Côte Rôtie, can't remember the vintage. I wonder where they are now? Château du Rozay is beautifully situated and the Condrieu does not disappoint. Cuilleron is another rising star. For a little daytrip and a bit of history head off to Malleval in the Parc du Pilat and drink in the patina of old age.
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