At last we reach mile after mile (or should that be kilometre..) of vineyard in the heart of the Alsace on the wonderful "route des vins". If you've ever visited this area of France you will know that it's a constant stream of pretty village, vineyard, pretty village, vineyard and is gently undulating (my definition - Claire may have another word! - especially after the steep hill out of Barr). We visited Riquewihr, had lunch in Ribeauvillé and finally arrived at Ottrott. We found a wonderful alsatian wine that I had never experienced before, Rouge d'Ottrott, which like all Alsatian reds is served "frais". Claire took a liking to the Cremant D'Alsace and we had a wonderful dinner in the Au Rouge D'ottrott - a typical French restaurat packed with locals.
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