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Once a year, the historic city of Saint-Malo performs a significant ritual, contributing to the creation of the region's unparalleled delicacy.
Situated in the Northwestern region of France, the renowned city of Saint-Malo is reputed to attract numerous tourists annually due to its rich history, architecture, scenery, and famous products.
As a city in the Brittany region and constructed by Gauls in the 1st century BC, it boasts famous architecture with serene streets, charming small houses, and majestic medieval fortresses. Additionally, with its unique geographical location, it also offers tourists a sense of comfort, relaxation, cheerfulness, and vibrancy.
Where the tidal waves rise higher than the buildings
When mentioning Saint Malo, the tidal waves are undoubtedly its most captivating attraction. As the tide rises and falls, Saint Malo is completely transformed. At low tide, Saint Malo remains a quaint, peaceful, and nostalgic city, but when the tidal waves surge, the entire place seems to be submerged in water.
All that can be felt is the towering waves crashing against the walls and shooting up to form columns of water towering over the houses next to the coastline. According to BBC, the tidal waves in Saint Malo are said to be the highest in Europe, reaching up to 13 meters in height.
To ensure the safety of tourists and locals, rescue workers always inspect the coastline before the high tide arrives, ensuring no one gets lost. The roads along the coastline are also advised against. However, many tourists still believe this is a sight that must be enjoyed at least once when visiting Saint Malo.
Preserving the essence beneath the deep sea
Apart from the 'specialty' tidal waves, the residents of this port city also possess another equally enticing specialty.
In the early 2000s, Yannick Heude, the owner of a wine shop named Cave de l'Abbaye St-Jean in Saint Malo, had a crazy idea of wanting to ferment wine right under the sea.
Bottles of wine aged for a year under the deep sea
Whispers of the sea breeze carry tales of ancient vineyards hidden beneath the waves, where grapes ripen in the tender embrace of Neptune's kingdom. Here, amidst the whispers of the tide, each bottle becomes a relic of maritime mystique, capturing the essence of the ocean's embrace. Embark on a journey through liquid time, as each sip unveils a story written in brine.
As the sun kisses the horizon, the shores come alive with anticipation, heralding the annual ritual of subaquatic fermentation. Beneath the azure expanse, amidst the dance of aquatic life, wines of unparalleled depth await their baptism in the sea. Join the celebration, as bottles descend into the abyss, becoming vessels of liquid history.
In the heart of summer, amidst the azure waters of St. Malo Bay, a symphony of corks echoes through the depths. Like treasures retrieved from Davy Jones' locker, wines of yesteryear resurface, their flavors enriched by the ocean's embrace. Join the revelry, as land and sea unite in a toast to the timeless allure of aqua-aged wines.
Dive into a world where tradition meets innovation, where the depths of the ocean hold secrets untold. With each bottle, a story unfolds, a testament to the symbiotic relationship between land and sea. Join us on a journey of exploration and discovery, as we raise our glasses to the wonders of aqua-aged wine.
