On the politicization of wine and country cuisine in France, where supposedly traditional food and drink is becoming a symbol of the far right.
Tradition is a Lie — French Wine’s Place in France’s Far-Right Gastronationalism — Pellicle
The wine that French presidents choose to serve during official visits is far more than a drink. It’s a way of expressing their political beliefs, and their taste has long been scrutinised and documented. Charles de Gaulle loved Maison Drappier Champagne. Georges Pompidou had a thing for Château Laf
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