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So many delicious places to eat in the Perche. This is a tiny wine bar @silocafecave with a serious cave at the back (a strong magnum shelf), delicious snacks, good things by the glass (this was a Sylvain Martinez pet- nat), and generous amounts of butter.

An early summer lunch at @auxsaintsjus in Normandy before we visited Julien Fremont. It’s one of the few places with magnums of his Calvados so we felt we were going to be in good hands. This chilled zucchini soup was one of the most compelling of the trip and there were many chilled soups. This was the first of many wonderful terrines too. (We bought a jar of these excellent house-made cornichons and they (diminishingly) subsequently travelled over 6,000 kilometres with us. Dessert was something of a homage to l’Ami Jean, although a more practical size. We drank Julien’s Silex which was a perfect colour match to Sue’s new phone. And we also took away a gift from @pablo.auxsaintsjus, this wonderful, rich, highly-reduced local apple cider vinegar. It became an essential part of our travelling pantry. A great summer lunch.

Julien Fremont walking us through the equipment he uses to pulp and then press the apples and pears for his cider. We’ve seen this before but every visit still remain in awe of its simplicity, practicality and in parts of it, its age. The press, constructed in 1920, was purchased by Julien’s father. The property had been in the family for centuries.

And well might you look longingly Kina - it was very delicious but not really suitable for dogs! Visit @analiesegregory’s profile to see what was inside.

We are doing a tiny tasting at @five.leaves.left.hobart this Saturday afternoon (3 January) from 2pm-3:30pm. Drop in if you would like to try these two treasures - Mosse Bangarang from the Loire and La Petite Empreinte Coteaux Bourguignons). And … see the second photo for @leboucatroispattes Dernier Voyage Au Mal Pais a rather wild Languedoc red, just like its label. Three wines only so short and sweet but each wine comes with its own story which we would love to share with you. Open to all … including of course our trade customers. No RSVP needed - just come along.