A. St Emilion
B. St Estèphe
C. St Joseph
D. St Julien
Bastille Day (formally called La Fête Nationale), taking place on July 14, is a celebration of freedom and community. It commemorates the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, the symbolic start of the French Revolution. Bastille Day is best celebrated with a gathering of friends and wine around the table—the same principle behind Come Together: A Community for Wine that I founded with my good friends in 2024. Napa’s incredible French vintner and wine ambassador Jean-Charles Boisset joined me in conversation as part of last year’s Come Over October campaign bringing people together through wine. I want to share it with you again today.
Instantly recognizable by its dark, caramelized crust and soft, custardy center, the canelé is Bordeaux’s iconic pastry. The pastry was born in the 18th century as a “byproduct” of winemaking. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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