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ALBAN VINEYARDS
John Alban is one of California's elite winemakers. All the vines are cultivated with the utmost care to keep yields low. Fermentation is done in small tanks so that small parcels can be vinified separately. The grape varieties of the Rhone Valley are honoured here, with a special mention for the Syrah, which reaches a unique dimension across the Atlantic.
Alliet Philippe
De très grands vins de Chinon réalisés par Philippe et Claude Alliet. Ils portent au plus haut les cabernets francs : Une gamme simple, accessible à tous avec une capacité de garde importante. Les vins sont marqués par la fraîcheur du fruit et la finesse. Un des plus beaux et réputés domaine de Loire : LA référence en Chinon tout simplement.
Ampeleia
Antinori
Artemis Karamolegos
Bally
Bodegas Mas Alta
In order to produce wines of great expression, combining character and elegance, the choice of vineyard is crucial. Since 1999, some 35 ha of vines have been planted on land classified as DOQ Priorat, by carefully selecting the plots. These young vines, whose quality potential is already very promising, will be the future of BODEGAS MAS ALTA.
Bowmore
The Bowmore distillery still malts about 30% of its barley. They use onion shaped stills. Its single malt is not the most peaty of the Islay malts, but it is the most greedy. Very marine, it reveals notes of iodine, liquorice but also sherry which constitute its trademark. For some years now, Bowmore has been refining its single malt in specific casks (sherry, port, claret), making it more accessible.
Cantina Terlano
Cantina Terre Del Barolo
Carl Loewen
Caroni
Casa Castillo
Founded in 1941 by José Sánchez-Cerezo and Julia Roch Melgares, the Casa Castillo estate, whose vineyards are located at an altitude of 760 metres in the Jumilla mountains in the east of the province of Murcia, is now passionately managed by José María Vicente. The estate covers 402 hectares, 174 of which are devoted to vineyards, the rest being dedicated to almonds and olives. This estate is Spain's answer to the best red Bandols, but you should not drink them too young. Mourvèdre and Syrah are probably the grape varieties that best suit Simeon Perez's method of cultivation. The wines are rustic in the early years, but gain in precision with age and are unbeatable value for money.
Casanova Di Neri
The estate was born in 1971 with the purchase of a first vineyard in Montalcino by Giovanni Neri. He then continued to expand the family estate, looking for the best plots, and today the estate covers 36 hectares in 4 different areas: Pietradonice in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Cetine in Sant'Angelo in Colle, Cerretalto and Fiesole around the estate in Montalcino. The attention paid to the cultivation, as well as the search for the best ageing, in barrels of different sizes and origins, has allowed the estate to place itself very high in the prestigious hierarchy of the appellation.
Castello Dei Rampolla
High vine density, biodynamic farming and low yields are the hallmarks of the wines of Castello dei Rampolla, located in the prestigious Conca d'Oro in Panzano. Despite its elegant name, Castello dei Rampolla is a small family estate with a decidedly artisanal approach to work in the vineyards and cellar. The estate produces great wines, concentrated with a tannic structure that allows for great aging.
Castello Di Ama
Perché au sommet des collines toscanes, entre vignes baignées de lumière et oliveraies centenaires, Castello di Ama incarne la noblesse et la poésie du Chianti Classico. Ce domaine d’exception, situé à 500 mètres d’altitude dans le hameau médiéval d’Ama, conjugue avec grâce histoire millénaire, excellence viticole et avant-garde artistique.
Castello Di Fonterutoli
Fonterutoli is the headquarters of the Mazzei company and the heart of the Castello di Fonterutoli estate, which extends over 650 hectares (1600 acres), 117 hectares (290 acres) of which are under vine. Over time, new vineyards were added, scattered across the estate, to form a fascinating mosaic of plots that vary in altitude from 220 to 570 metres (720-1870 ft) above sea level. This is just one of the elements that makes Fonterutoli so unique.
Castelluccio
The Castelluccio estate is a must for those who also appreciate the wines of Emilia Romagna, in the north of Tuscany, of which they are a very affordable alternative, as are those of Umbria, further south. Indeed, here one finds a beautiful expression of Sangiovese in the best vintages, such as the famous Ronco delle Genestre.
Castillo Perelada
Next to the French border, the leader of the Emporda appellation, Castillo Perelada is closer to Perpignan than to Barcelona, but it imbues its wines with a resolutely Catalan style, having started production in the Middle Ages. The whole range is remarkable, and the individual vintages are jewels, including the more affordable Garriga and Finca Malaveïna. The Finca Garbet is a must!
Catena
Argentine wine lovers know this estate well, the national leader in the field of great wines, both in quality (with the Catena Zapata vintage) and in quantity. Here, it is mainly the Malbec that shines, but we also invite you to taste the rest of the production and especially the Chardonnay.
Cellers Anguera Joan
Joan d'Anguera is one of the leading estates in a rising Spanish appellation, Monsant, near Priorat, southwest of Barcelona. The vines, situated at an altitude of nearly 300 metres, are planted on clay-limestone soil on which the 50-year-old Grenache and Carignan grapes, as well as Cabernet and Syrah grapes over 20 years old, express themselves wonderfully. The wines are harmoniously aged in French and American oak barrels.
Champagne Billecart Salmon
The company, established in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ since the 17th century, has undergone strong development over the last twenty years. Control is still in the hands of François Rolland-Billecart's family, along with the Frey group. The grapes are largely sourced within a 20-kilometre radius of Epernay, where all the great growths that make up the historic heart of the Champagne region are located.
Champagne Bollinger
This high quality, still family-run house produces vinous champagnes with a majority base of pinot noir vinified in barrels. Great wines capable of defying the years with serenity and of imposing themselves both as an aperitif and during a meal.
Champagne Charles Heidsieck
C’est en 1785 que la Maison de Champagne Heidsieck et Cie voit le jour, avec à la tête, le grand-oncle de Charles Heidsieck. Charles-Camille Heidsieck, quant à lui, est né en 1822. C’est à ses 29 ans que celui-ci reprend les rennes de la maison en y apportant son propre style : des champagnes élégants et gourmands. Sa réputation se créée au fil du temps grâce à son côté audacieux et la renommée de ses champagnes. Le style Charles Heidsieck, c’est un vin pétillant équilibré et harmonieux. Des champagnes complexes provenant d’un savoir-faire et de l’exigence des vignerons en matière de vinification.
Champagne De Sousa
Le Domaine De Sousa est une maison familiale de Champagne située à Avize, en Côte des Blancs. 11 à 14 hectares sur des terroirs classés Grand Cru, principalement en Chardonnay, avec des vignes très âgées. La famille, aujourd’hui représentée par la nouvelle génération, pratique la viticulture bio et biodynamique depuis plus de dix ans. Le Domaine De Sousa incarne l’excellence champenoise, alliant respect du terroir, pratiques durables et recherche constante de qualité. Ses champagnes sont recherchés pour leur authenticité, leur minéralité et leur capacité à exprimer toute la diversité des grands terroirs de la Côte des Blancs.
Champagne Deutz
This venerable house is located in Aÿ, a village renowned for its pinot noirs. Deutz sticks to its terroir to produce harmonious and straight wines, full and smooth, without artifice, with always very fine bubbles. Great classicism revisited, for a homogeneous range that embraces its time.
Champagne Egly Ouriet
In contrast to a Champagne industry that sells its bottles younger and younger, Francis Egly has patiently built up a treasure trove that allows him to market his Brut after more than four years of ageing and his Vintages after six years. The range is a masterly lesson in balance between the maturity of the grapes and their mineral expression.
Champagne Gonet Medeville
Gonet Medeville is owned by Xavier Gonet, originally from Champagne, and Julie, née Médeville, from Château Gilette, in Sauternes. They own 12 hectares spread over 8 villages, including 3 Grands Crus. This wine is distinguished by the quality of its blends, a good level of vinification, without malolactic.
Champagne Gosset
This old house, located in the village of Aÿ, was bought by the Cointreau family, who revived it well. The Champagnes are vinous, intense and powerful, never better than after a few years of aging in the bottle. The Célebris cuvées, in particular, are great table Champagnes.
Champagne Haton
Champagne Henriot
A family-run, independent company, Henriot has been producing champagnes made from Chardonnay since its creation in the 19th century. Its cuvées are therefore renowned for their elegance, their finesse and their lightness.
Champagne Jacquesson
Very famous in the 19th century, this brand fell into oblivion before being bought in 1974 by the Chiquet family. The house relies on a beautiful vineyard of around thirty hectares located in Avize, Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvillers, but also on regular and reliable supplies in these same prestigious sectors. It has just obtained its third star in the RVF green guide. She couldn't do better!
Champagne Krug
In 2009, the most prestigious Champagne brand celebrated the tenth anniversary of its takeover by the LVMH group. The mythical Reims house is moving smoothly, under the rule of a new generation, Olivier Krug, with the faithful complicity of cellar master Eric Lebel. Mature and rich, these tasty, persistent, complex without being complicated champagnes express themselves best during a meal.
Champagne Larmandier Bernier
Pierre Larmandier is undoubtedly the most thoughtful winemaker in the commune of Vertus, and the one who expresses the terroir with the most precision. The basic principles of his work are simple: viticulture that respects the soil and plants, avant-garde in Champagne, and winemaking that is as natural as possible. Like all great wines, its Champagne wines can be enjoyed at any time, including at the table.
Champagne Laurent Perrier
Champagne Leclerc Briant
Champagne Perrier Jouet
With its screen-printed bottle signed Gall, which the Asian markets love, the Belle Epoque prestige cuvée ensures the reputation of the brand, cantor of the art nouveau style. It has belonged to the Pernod-Ricard group since 2005.
Champagne Philipponnat
Philipponat has won stars and excellent marks in the main wine guides, this of course for the personality followed by its Clos des Goisses, the largest of the Champagne Clos. Characterized by a high proportion of pinot noir, its vertical over the last twenty years shows no weakness.
Champagne Pol Roger
This house owns a hundred-hectare vineyard, planted on the slopes of Epernay and the Côte des Blancs, as well as in Mareuil and Ambonnay, quality sources for its supply. It is gratifying to see how Pol Roger has rediscovered the style and generosity of the wines that made him famous in the 1950s and 1960s with cuvées like Sir Winston Churchill.
Champagne Pommery
Champagne Roederer
The Roederer house relies on its own vineyard of 200 hectares, very well located, with a high proportion of vines classified as grand cru and cleverly distributed between the Reims mountain, the Marne valley and the Côte des Blancs. The Rouzaud family thus retains almost total control of its supplies.
Champagne Ruinart
In the bosom of Moët et Chandon since 1963, then of LVMH, this illustrious and discreet brand retains all its personality with cuvées with a dominant expression of Chardonnay, in a round and airy style.
Champagne Saint Gall
Champagne Soutiran
Champagne Taittinger
Owned by Crédit Agricole but still managed by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, the house seems to be starting off on an ambitious footing, to the point that all the wines - and not just the most prestigious - appear as brilliant representatives of a classic Champagne school, founded on an aperitif elegance, fresh and cheerful. We appreciate.
Champagne Veuve Clicquot
Château Angelus
Château Angélus was created by the Boüard de Laforest family, owners of the neighbouring Château Mazerat. The estate was extended from the 1920s to the 1970s, and today covers 23.4 hectares in a single block. Located on the foothills of the south coast, in the Mediterranean belt of Saint-Emilion, the soil is clay-limestone on the upper part where the Merlot is planted, and a little more sandy at the bottom of the hill where the Cabernet Franc is planted.
Château Ausone
With a magnificent exposure at the southern entrance to the village of Saint-Emilion, the vines of Château Ausone are planted on limestone soil covered with a thin layer of gravel. This unique position is an undeniable asset that the current owner, Alain Vauthier, has managed to magnify. The wine, sublime, has reached the highest level of the Bordeaux right bank for more than 10 years. Alas, the quantities available are tiny and prices are now reaching stratospheric levels.
Château Barde Haut
Located in St Christophe des Bardes in the east of the St Emilion appellation, in the extension of Trottevieille and Troplong-Mondot, the estate was bought in 2000 by Sylviane Garcin Cathiard, owner since 1991 of Château Haut-Bergey in Léognan and sister of Daniel Cathiard, owner of Smith Haut-Lafitte. The 17 ha vineyard extends over clay-limestone soils on limestone bedrock. It forms a magnificent amphitheatre facing south towards the Dordogne valley. The grape varieties are Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).
Château Barrabaque
Le Château Barrabaque, situé sur les appellations de Fronsac et de Canon Fronsac, proche de Pomerol et de Saint-Emilion, produit des grands vins de Bordeaux à dominante merlot. Achille NOËL, négociant en vins dans la région de Lille, achète en 1936 cette propriété ancienne datant du 18ème siècle. Nicole NOËL, aux rênes de la propriété jusqu’en 2004, a réussi à en faire une valeur sûre de l’appellation. Après avoir fait ses armes à Saint-Emilion, Caroline NOËL-BARROUX a repris le flambeau en 2004. Ayant reçu pas moins de 7 coups de cœur au Guide Hachette, ce cru familial participe à la renommée de l’appellation.
Château Beau Sejour Becot
The Bécot brothers have a masterful hand in managing the vineyard and produce a serious, dense and modern wine, but with a lot of character. With nearly 17 hectares, essentially dedicated to Merlot and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Franc, the château is one of the rare first growths classified in the appellation.
Château Beaumont
Situated on the left bank of the Gironde, between the communes of Margaux and Saint-Julien, Château Beaumont draws its finesse and delicacy from the deep gravel of the best soils of the Haut-Médoc. Château Beaumont has chosen to produce its wine in accordance with the Terra Vitis ® specifications, which aim to produce quality grapes with the greatest respect for the environment.
Château Beauregard
Château Bel Air Marquis D'Aligre
Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre is certainly the most atypical wine of the Médoc, with its marvellous vineyard located on the remarkable land of Virefougasse. It produces a wine that is out of the ordinary, out of fashion and yet of rare distinction. The Boyer family, who have been in charge of the vineyard for half a century, have religiously respected the local practices in terms of grape varieties and treat us to the purest expression of the appellation. Aged only in concrete vats, Bel Air is a medium-coloured wine, not very powerful but intensely perfumed, with an incomparable finesse and smoothness. It defies the decades and is enriched with refined tertiary nuances, unforgettable in their naturalness and simplicity. The wines of this charming estate must be given time to mature in bottle. Patient wine lovers will then be rewarded.
Château Belle-Vue
Located in Macau, about fifteen kilometres north of Bordeaux and close to Margaux, the 11.8 hectare vineyard extends over deep coarse gravel soils. The original grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (27%) and Petit Verdot (20%), the latter being a late ripening variety that expresses itself particularly well in the South Medoc. The average age of the vines is 30 years, the oldest dating back to 1907. The vines are cultivated using tillage and grassing to ensure deep rooting and follow the principles of sustainable agriculture.
Château Bellefont Belcier
Created at the end of the 18th century, Château Bellefont-Belcier is ideally situated on the southern coast of Saint-Emilion, alongside Château Pavie, Château Larcis-Ducasse and Château Tertre Roteboeuf. Château Bellefont-Belcier is located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation area. The vineyard extends over 13.5 hectares of vines in a single block. It is divided into three distinct areas: the limestone plateau, the southern clay-limestone slope and the sandy-clay foot of the slope. On these different types of soil, we find the three main red grape varieties of Bordeaux in the following proportion: 72% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon spread over 28 plots. The average age of the vines is about 35 years.
Château Bellegrave
Château Bellevue
Thanks to the intervention of Stéphane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont, the vineyard has made spectacular progress since 2000. Biodynamic viticulture on a fairly old vineyard is working wonders, and the vinification is followed very carefully. Full-bodied and generous, the wine expresses the potential of its terroir with great breed.
Château Berliquet
Château Beychevelle
Beychevelle is certainly located on one of the most beautiful sites of the Gironde. It owes its name to the boats that passed on the river, which were obliged to lower their sails to greet the admiral who owned the château - hence the name "baisse-voile". Typical of the Saint Julien wines of the south, Beychevelle can produce legendary wines... as well as, sometimes, "small" wines on excellent vintages. The 2008, made almost equally from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, was aged in half new barrels.
Château Bouscasse
The terroir of Bouscassé, sitting on clay-limestone soils over a vein of grebb, produces powerful, full-bodied, balanced and rich wines. Composed of 65% Tannat and Cabernets, Château Bouscassé is a remarkably fruity Madiran with intense aromas of ripe red fruits.
Château Bouscat
François Dubernard vinifies Cabernet-Sauvignons over 37 years old, Merlots over 35 years old, Cabernet-Francs over 21 years old and, rarely, Malbecs over 21 years old. Ploughing, reasoned phytosanitary control, organic amendments, maturing on lees... etc. In short, everything is done to interpret the terroir with healthy and natural grapes.
Château Bouscaut
Château Bouscaut, owned by the Lurton-Cogombles family, has a beautiful clay-limestone soil that gives rise to Château Bouscaut, a red and white Graves cru classé, as well as Les Chênes de Bouscaut, the second wine, and Château Valoux.
Château Boyd Cantenac
Château Branaire Ducru
Château Branaire-Ducru is impeccably managed by Patrick Maroteaux. Since 1998, it has been remarkably consistent, without losing any of its fine, elegant style. The latest vintages are even more complete. We hope that it will continue to progress as far as possible, like certain classified growths of the Médoc which now rival the first classified growths in blind tastings.
Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ideally situated between two illustrious neighbours (Châteaux Chasse Spleen and Poujeaux), Château Branas Grand Poujeaux is a little jewel of 12 hectares in Moulis-en-Médoc which enjoys a great terroir shaped with great precision.
Château Branda
Château Branda is one of the sure values of the Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion appellation. This beautiful 36-hectare vineyard, advised by Michel Rolland and Pascal Chatonnet, produces complex and racy wines. The château's relatively young vines are planted on clay-limestone soil and produce low yields of around 25 hl/ha. The wine is made from 70% Merlot, supplemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in new oak barrels.
Château Brane Cantenac
The terroir here is exceptional, and is just waiting to express itself. Over the past decade, under the guidance of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained a lot in texture density, aromatic precision and regularity, while displaying great balance and freshness in the mouth. It is undoubtedly the right way to become an exceptional Margaux again.
Château Brown
Château Cabrieres
A must in Châteauneuf du Pape, Château Cabrières has belonged to the Arnaud family for three generations. 20 hectares of vines planted mainly with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Since the end of the 60s, Guy Arnaud has kept 1000 to 2000 bottles of each vintage each year, which today allows his daughter Agnès and her husband Patrick Vernier, a former Champagne broker, to be at the head of a real treasure: a unique wine library in the region.
Château Caillou
Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in the Sauternes & Barsac appellation, Château Caillou is located on the high plateau of Barsac, where the oldest and most renowned vintages of this appellation can be found. The wines are distinguished by their delicate aromas and reflect a great freshness and minerality. The vineyard covers 18 hectares, including 13 hectares in a single block around the Château, where Semillon is king. The vineyard is managed using sustainable agriculture.
Château Calon Segur
Château Calon-Ségur is located in the northern part of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. It was classified as a Third Growth in 1855 and the 93 hectares of its estate also include the vines of Château Capbern-Gasqueton. The vineyard is composed of half Cabernet Sauvignon, one third Merlot, the rest being Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. From a gravelly and hilly terroir, this Third Growth produces wines considered as the most powerful of Saint-Estephe.
Château Camensac
Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in the Haut-Médoc appellation, located on the border with Saint-Julien, the Château de Camensac vineyard covers 75 hectares in the commune of Saint-Laurent-du-Médoc. The vineyard, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%) vines, at a rate of 10,000 vines per hectare, is cultivated with a parcel-by-parcel approach, and a yield limited to 40-45 hl/ha, in order to extract the best quality.
Château Canon
At the edge of the village of Saint-Emilion, a landscape unique in the world emerges. The plots of vines, the dark green hillsides, surround Château Canon. The Merlots and Cabernets Francs of its blend flourish on this limestone plateau that gently slopes down to the Dordogne. Nowhere else does one feel the presence of time so impassively. Protected by high stone walls, the vineyards of the côte produce deep and racy wines.
Château Canon La Gaffeliere
By intelligently integrating the advances of modern oenology, Stephan von Neipperg has, in less than ten years, restored the wine to its 1950s stature. The wine is full of noble aromatic nuances and has surpassed the quality of many premier crus.
Château Canon Pecresse
Jean-Francis Pécresse has two faces: he is the director of information at Radio Classique and an editorialist at the newspaper Les Echos, and a winegrower with his Château Canon Pécresse, at the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne rivers. Advised by Stéphane Derenoncourt, Jean-Francis Pécresse, in the pure tradition of the Correze families who came to settle around Libourne, runs this vineyard, which has become a reference for Canon Fronsac.
Château Cantegric
Château Cantegric is the second wine of Château Liouner, owned by the Bosq family in Listrac-Médoc. The second wine, Château Cantegric, gives fruity wines, evolving with the times: wines for pleasure, more accessible and able to interest a younger clientele.
Château Cantemerle
The management of the vineyard has been taken in hand, the selections are more drastic and the vinification methods, now supervised by the oenologist Eric Boissenot, have been refined. Cantemerle seems to be back on track, producing more intense wines, always built on a beautiful balance.
Château Cantenac Brown
Château Cap De Faugeres
Chateau Cap de Faugères, with a surface area of 31 hectares, is located in the commune of Sainte-Colombe, in the Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation, named Côtes-de-Castillon before 2009. The Cap de Faugères vineyard is cultivated using natural sustainable viticulture and vinification takes place in a winery renovated by internationally renowned architects Jean de Gastines and Patrick Dillon. 100,000 bottles are produced each year and they are frequently cited in leading wine guides.
Château Capbern
Château Capbern is located in the heart of Saint-Estèphe. The estate has shared its history with Château Calon-Ségur for more than 120 years. Indeed, the owners and the technical team are the same for both châteaux. Château Capbern covers thirty-eight hectares, twenty-nine of which are cultivated. The red grape varieties have pride of place, with 52% of the vineyard reserved for Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% for Merlot and only 2% for Petit Verdot.
Château Carbonnieux
The Perrin family has brought the wines of Carbonnieux to the level they should have reached long ago. Elegant and refreshing, the whites have gained in constitution. The reds, serious and regular, are now, for some vintages, among the most captivating of the appellation.
Château Chandon De Briailles
A family property since 1834, the estate is currently managed by the Count and Countess Aymard-Claude de Nicolay and their children. The vinification here is very traditional, with a high proportion of whole grapes for the red wines and a moderate use of oak barrels. You have to be patient to appreciate them at their true value. But pleasure is guaranteed for those who know how to wait!
Château Chante Alouette
Château Chasse spleen
Château Cheval Blanc
Along with Ausone, Cheval Blanc is the other premier grand cru classé A of the appellation. The vineyard of Cheval Blanc is based on a large proportion of Cabernet Franc which gives the wine its typicity and depth. Never the most powerful, it is capable of offering wine lovers a unique elegance and refinement at any age.
Château Citran
A magnificent property in the south of the Médoc, Citran belongs to the Merlaut family. The style of the powerful, woody and mellow wines at the end of the 1980s has evolved over the last few vintages to find the elegant suppleness of a good bourgeois, easy and quickly accessible.
Château Clerc Milon
Château Clerc Milon, acquired in 1970 by Baron Philippe, has a 41 hectare vineyard situated between two prestigious Premiers Crus, Mouton and Lafite.
Château Climens
At the origin of great wines of legend, Château Climens entered the Lurton family in 1971. Today, the vineyard is brilliantly managed by his daughter, Bérénice Lurton. We know of no other sweet wine in France with such a pure and elegant bouquet as that of Climens. It owes its transcendent quality to the superb terroir of Barsac.
Château Clinet
Situated in the heart of the Pomerol appellation, Château Clinet has beautiful gravelly parcels, which is the terroir of the greatest Merlots. This extraordinary wine, with its fine and complex aromas of red fruits, blackberries and truffles, combines elegance and intensity to be recognised today as one of the most prestigious in the world.
Château Clos de Bouard
The terroir of Château Clos de Boüard, located in Saint-Emilion, close to Châteaux Fombrauge, Fleur Cardinale, Valandraud, and Troplong Mondot, benefits from a very good geographical situation. Moreover, it has many assets: vines over 35 years old, very good soils, and a perfect exposure. The vineyard is composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Coralie de Boüard does not hide her intentions: to make something great out of it. She wishes to give Château Clos de Boüard the benefit of all the know-how and techniques acquired from her father, Hubert de Boüard.
Château Clos de l'Oratoire
Château Clos Haut Peyraguey
The Clos Haut-Peyraguey vineyard, nestled at the highest point of the plateau in the commune of Bommes in the Sauternes region, is at the heart of the Premiers Crus Classés in 1855. Facing Château d'Yquem, this ancient barony has survived the centuries since its first harvest in 1618, benefiting from a unique terroir and climatic conditions combined with an ancestral know-how that enables it to give its grapes a symphony of excellence resulting in a unique and prestigious golden wine: the Sauternes de Clos Haut-Peyraguey
Château Closiot
Château Corbin
Château Cos Labory
Château Courreges
We are used to saying and hearing that Bordeaux has become too expensive. This is a generalization of the trend dictated by the premier crus and their challengers, for here is a typical example of the excellent value for money in Bordeaux. A Merlot wine that deserves to be compared blind with some of the celebrities of the Right Bank (Pomerol, Saint-Emilion and Sattelite appellations).
Château Coutet
The vineyard of Château Coutet has belonged to the David Beaulieu family for over 400 years. Its terroir has never been chemically treated. The property has always been farmed using an "organic" method. This method, combined with mixed farming (market gardening, orchards, woodland, livestock) favouring original species/grape varieties, has made it possible to preserve rare species of fauna and flora which contribute to making it an exceptional place. The density of plantation is approximately 6000 vines/ha. The grape varieties are 60% Merlot, 30% Mouchet (Cabernet Franc), 3% Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of originality of 7% Pressac (local Malbec).
Château Coutet Saint Emilion
Depuis plus de 400 ans et 14 générations, la famille David Beaulieu cultive les 11,5 hectares de la propriété sans avoir jamais utilisé le moindre désherbant, pesticide, insecticide ou autres produit chimique de synthèse. Le sol est resté vierge de tout traitement et la certification « Bio » obtenue en 2012 n’est que la traduction officielle d’une tradition familiale pluriséculaire. Au-delà des vignes, la polyculture initiée à Coutet autorise une biodiversité exceptionnelle qui se traduit aujourd’hui par la présence d’espèces de fleurs, de fruits et de petits animaux variées et parfois très rares. C’est également un passage devenu incontournable pour les oiseaux migrateurs … Alain, Adrien et Matthieu ont bien conscience de la qualité de leur héritage et sont déterminés à poursuivre dans la même voie. Dans un style différent de leurs prestigieux voisins (tels que Beauséjour Duffau ou Angélus), ils s’attachent à produire des vins précis, frais et complexes. Très digestes, ils sont abordables jeunes mais peuvent se bonifier pendant plusieurs décennies, comme en témoigne les millésimes anciens conservés comme des trésors à la propriété. Le plus bel exemple de l’exigence mise en place au Château Coutet s’exprime à travers la cuvée Emeri qui n’a aucun équivalent en Gironde.
Château Croix Du Casse
The vineyard of Chateau La Croix du Casse is located at the southern tip of the Pomerol plateau, on soils composed of gravel and ancient sands. The property was acquired by the Castéja family in 2005. Philippe Castéja has since begun work to modernise the property. Château la Croix du Casse is a wine of charm and seduction, a rich product with great finesse, very representative of its terroir.
Château Croix Saint Vincent
Château La Croix Saint-Vincent is a small vineyard of 8 hectares certified organic since the 2015 vintage. The estate is located on the southern slope of the Pomerol plateau.
Château Croizet Bages
Château d'Agassac
Château d'Agassac was for a long time the property of the Gasqueton family, then the estate was bought in 1996 by a large insurance company, Groupama. Château d'Agassac is one of the most picturesque estates in the Haut-Médoc. The vineyard, covering 42 hectares, is made up of two enclosures, each located on its own gravelly hillside in the southern part of Ludon. An experienced and dynamic team is in charge of extracting the quintessence of this exceptional terroir and of these old vines with high potential, to produce an AOC Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois of great renown, according to the principles of sustainable agriculture.
Château d'Aiguilhe
Excellent value for money, Château d'Aiguilhe benefits from all the know-how of the duo Stephan von Neipperg and Stéphane Derenoncourt. In just a few years, this little wine has become one of the references of the appellation, producing a delicious and immediate wine, which can be drunk young or kept for ten years.
Château D'Alix
Château d'Arce
Château D'Armailhac
5th classified growth in 1855. Acquired in 1934 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the vineyard was successively called Mouton d'Armailhac, Mouton Baron Philippe, Mouton Baronne Philippe before regaining its original name in 1989: Armailhac. Less and less light, Armailhac has recently gained in depth, power and elegance.
Château D'Yquem
The regularity of this mythical vintage is enough to place Yquem on another planet. It is difficult to find periods of weakness in the history of the production of the château, and even during the years of Bordeaux wine crisis, the vintage is full of nuggets, such as the 1893 or 1921. To say that the Château d'Yquem produces can - to be the greatest sweet wine in the world is a sad banality.
Château Dalem
Located in the Fronsac appellation in the commune of Saillans, a few kilometres from Libourne, Château Dalem dominates the Isle valley, facing the prestigious crus of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot with almost 90% of the surface area, but the share of Cabernet Franc has tended to increase in recent years.
Château Dauzac
Château De Beaucastel
Château de Beaucastel is one of the pillars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône Valley and one of only three estates in the region to vinify all thirteen authorised grape varieties in the appellation. For three generations, the Perrin family has managed the vineyards of Château de Beaucastel with talent and passion, located on some of the most beautiful terroirs in the region. The vineyard of Château de Beaucastel is managed organically.
The Perrin family is the master of this vast estate, which has a fantastic terroir. It can also pride itself on being one of the only ones to use all 13 authorised grape varieties in the production of its red wine. A Châteauneuf du Pape that is always colourful, powerful, straight and structured, but also very fleshy, wild and spicy in its youth. It always ages with an unforgettable depth and breed, to the point that we tend to consider its consumption before 10 or even 15 years of age as a certain "waste".
Château De Chambrun
Château de Chambrun is located in the Lalande de Pomerol appellation. The property belonged to Jean Philippe Janoueix until 2007, then to Silvio Denz until 2015. This Swiss businessman who made his fortune in the world of luxury goods and perfumes is also the head of Châteaux Péby-Faugères, Faugères and Rocheyron in Saint-Émilion, vineyards in Tuscany and Catalonia, and two trading houses in Switzerland. A passionate man who has built up a sustainable viticulture, a renovated winery equipped with a sorting table and thermo-regulated wooden vats and, above all, the advice of Michel Rolland, the famous international consultant.
Château De Fargues
Château de Fargues is a reference in the Sauternes appellation. Managed by the Lur-Saluces family, the property extends over 170 hectares, 15 of which are vineyards. They are rooted in sandy soil resting on a gravelly subsoil, among the highest quality in the Sauternes AOC. The vineyard of Château de Fargues is planted with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon, and its cultivation is carried out with respect for the environment and the vines
Château De Ferrand
Château de Ferrand joined the Saint Emilion Grands Crus classification in 2012. This distinction is the recognition of a decade of work and investment by Pauline Bich, who runs the estate from her father, Baron Bich of the famous Bic brand, and her husband Philippe Chandon-Moët. In fact, the quality of her wines and her work in the vineyards and in the cellar has continued to improve over the years.
Château De Fieuzal
Château de Fieuzal has been owned since 2001 by an Irish couple with a passion for French wine, who are committed to perpetuating the unique character of the estate by preserving the typicity and authenticity of Fieuzal wines. The vineyard has the unique terroir of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, favourable to the main Bordeaux grape varieties. The new cellar acquired in 2011 allows Château de Fieuzal to move towards ever greater finesse and excellence.
Château De Gironville
Château De la Negly
Château De la Tour
This domain owns, by far, the most important parcel of the grand cru Clos de Vougeot and has the unique privilege of being the only one to vinify and age it inside the vineyard. The Cuvée "Vieilles Vignes" of the estate is perhaps the most accomplished of all the wines of the Clos.
Château de la Tour Vieille
Château De Launay
This little-known château, even in Bordeaux, nevertheless produces breathtaking wines in both red and white. As far as we are concerned, we are particularly sensitive to the quality of the whites and especially to the "Vignes d'Elisa" cuvée, essentially based on Muscadelle. It is a revelation at each tasting.
Château De Rayne Vigneau
The 62-hectare single vineyard is famous for its hillock, well known to geologists, which includes a wide variety of minerals of Pyrenean origin on a bed of gravel and sand with a clay subsoil. A plan to optimise the entire vineyard has been implemented by Anne Le Naour, Technical Director of the estate, assisted by the advice of oenologist Denis Dubourdieu. Since 2007, the estate has adopted sustainable agriculture, which respects the environment. The vineyard is planted with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon.
Château De Saint Pey
Château De Sales
Château De Villeneuve
Château Des Bachelards
Le Domaine des Bachelards, situé à Fleurie dans le Beaujolais, est un vignoble emblématique fondé vers 1100 par les moines bénédictins de Cluny. Il s’étend sur près de 18 hectares, dont le Clos, monopole de Fleurie, cultivé en biodynamie certifiée. La propriété s’illustre par ses vieilles vignes de Gamay sur sols granitiques, sans chimie depuis près de 15 ans, offrant des vins élégants, fins et iconiques.
Château Des Jacques
A stopover on the road to Santiago de Compostela, the Château des Jacques was acquired by Louis Jadot in 1996. The Beaujolais is unique because of its soils, which are mostly made of pink granite, a legacy of a crystalline base that appeared 350 million years ago. Beaujolais is also unique because of its grape variety, the Gamay noir à jus blanc, a son of the Pinot noir and the Gouais blanc. Sometimes accused of the worst evils ("very harmful to human creatures" according to Philippe le Hardi, Duke of Burgundy, in his edict of 1395), sometimes mocked for its caricatured fruitiness, it is nevertheless the only plant capable of expressing itself on these arid soils and the wines it produces have always been among the great red wines of Burgundy.
Château Des Rontets
In Fuissé, south of the famous Côte de Beaune renowned for its great white wines, is the best terroir of the Mâconnais. This more "southern" vineyard than the more prestigious ones of the Côte d'Or generally produces richer and less complex white wines than those of central Burgundy. However, there are some exceptional terroirs such as that of Rontets, at the top of a hill facing north, whose climate is quite similar to that of the great Chardonnay terroirs encountered further north. Led for 20 years by a Franco-Italian couple, Château des Rontets produces two remarkable cuvées of Pouilly Fuissé, which regularly dominate their peers in blind tastings.
Château Des Tourettes Tinus
Château Desmirail
Château Desmirail was founded in the 18th century by Jean Desmirail. The Lurton family, the current owners, have been working since 1982 to ensure the excellence of this 3rd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 of the Margaux appellation. Its wines perfectly illustrate the elegance and finesse of one of the most prestigious appellations in the world.
Château Deyrem Valentin
Château Deyrem-Valentin, a Cru Bourgeois of 13 hectares, is located in the north of the Margaux appellation, between two Crus Classés. This estate has been owned by the Sorge family for four generations and the fifth is already very active. Indeed, Jean Sorge works in close collaboration with his two daughters, Sylvie and Christelle. Together, they advocate a close intimacy with the terroir, the vines and the cellars.
Château Doisy Daene
Owned by Denis Dubourdieu, the 16 ha vineyard, located between Climens and Coutet, extends over clayey sand soils on a limestone subsoil, soils characteristic of the Barsac plateau. In addition to the second classified growth and a prestige cuvée "L'extravagant de Doisy-Daëne" in Sauternes-Barsac, the estate produces a dry white wine in the Bordeaux Blanc appellation, notably because of the great interest that Pierre Dubourdieu and then his son Denis have shown in this growth.
Château Doisy Vedrines
With some thirty hectares of vines, this estate is the largest in terms of surface area of the three Châteaux of Barsac whose names include "Doisy" (Daëne, Dubroca and Védrines), created in the 19th century following a division. Doisy-Védrines, some of whose buildings date from the 16th century, takes its name from the Knights of Védrines who were the historical owners until the middle of the 19th century, when the Castéja family acquired the château. The descendants of this family are still in charge of the estate today. Located in the Barsac region, 35 km from Bordeaux, on the left bank of the Garonne, Château Doisy-Védrines is close to Châteaux Coutet and Climens. The vineyard is a single block and its grape varieties are divided between 82% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon and 3% Muscadelle. The vines are 35 years old on average and have a planting density of 6500 vines/ha.
Château Du Glana
Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Bruno Borie took over the management of the Château after the death of his father Jean-Eugène. Never demonstrative, over-extracted or very powerful, the wines shine through their distinction and the silkiness of their substance. They are great classic and balanced Medocs. Since 2004, the level reached is very close to that of the Premier Crus.
Château Duhart Milon
The little brother of Lafite-Rothschild has been receiving the full attention of Charles Chevalier and his team for several years. Producing serious, classic and very dense wines that age wonderfully, Duhart is a sure bet in Pauillac.
Château Durfort Vivens
Château Durfort-Vivens is a second Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in Margaux, certified organic and biodynamic since 2016. The wines are synonymous with singularity, elegance and precision.
Château Eyrins
Its 2.5 hectare vineyard, very well situated in Margaux, is capable of producing a refined and elegant wine, and of challenging many classified growths. A beautiful discovery off the beaten track.
Château Falfas
A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the Blayais (certified in 1989), Falfas is one of the appellation's best known names. He produces wines from his plots, remarkably situated on a limestone base with asteria, which are always very heady and full-bodied. The combination of the method of cultivation and vinification (indigenous yeasts) with the grape varieties gives a very special character to the wines.
Château Faugeres
Acquired in 2005 by businessman Silvio Denz, Faugères is one of the worthy representatives of the new Saint-Émilion school, inspired by the practices that made garage wines so successful.
Château Ferran
Near classified growths in a natural park, this property has belonged to the same family since 1880. It belonged to Montesquieu, owner of the estate in the 18th century. The red wines are balanced and delicate, the white wines are dry with a mixture of freshness and minerality.
Château Ferriere
Château Feytit Clinet
Château Feytit-Clinet is a 6.5 hectare wine estate in the Pomerol appellation. With 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the château produces around 2,000 cases per year. Jérémy Chasseuil, the family's oenologist, has succeeded in raising his wines to the level of the appellation's best. His secret comes from his superb terroir of gravel on clay near Clinet and Latour. The wines he makes are a reflection of the appellation: deep and distinguished, with good ageing potential.
Château Figeac
Château Figeac, one of the oldest estates in Saint-Emilion, was founded in the 2nd century by the Figeacus family, which gave it its name. The wine produced is one of the most renowned grands crus of Saint-Emilion, and also one of the most atypical, with its unusual grape variety, which gives pride of place to the two Cabernets, Sauvignon (35%) and Franc (30%), which are particularly well suited to the gravelly terroir, leaving Merlot in third place. A style that can be recognized among thousands: the wines have always been of extreme straightness, precision and refinement. The latest vintages combine depth of texture, freshness and length. The longevity is exceptional.
Château Fleur Cardinale
Situated on a clay-limestone plateau in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, the property benefits from a variety of terroirs. To the east of Saint-Émilion, the line of slopes on which the 23.5 hectares of vines of the château are spread out offers different exposures to the vineyard. Each of the 57 plots of Château Fleur Cardinale is managed individually to capture their singularity. Three typical Bordeaux grape varieties are cultivated: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The vines are treated with certified organic fertilizers. The wines of Château La Fleur Cardinale reflect the Decoster family's philosophy of producing wines that reflect their passion for the terroir of Saint-Émilion and are made with the greatest respect for their terroir. In 2021, the estate began a process of conversion to organic farming, aiming for certification in 2024 for all the vineyards, both red and white.
Château Fombrauge
Located on the first line of the hillsides of Saint-Emilion, this château, which produces a grand cru, is also one of the oldest in the appellation, dating back to the 16th century. The name of Fombrauge actually comes from two words: fons brogiera. Which means: source surrounded by heather and bushes. These springs which made the name of Fombrauge still exist, which is why we find a classified wash house in the heart of our vines. As for its history, it is linked to 3 families, the Canolles, the Dumas, and the Taffards.
Château Fonplegade
Fonplégade is certainly one of the oldest vineyards in Saint-Émilion, as evidenced by the traces of Roman furrows still visible today. The vineyard is made up of vines with an average age of thirty-five years, 91% of which are Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château Fonroque
Château Fontbauge
Château Fontenil
Michel and Dany Rolland led this cru to the top of the appellation. The viticulture is meticulous, but it is above all at the level of vinification and maturing that the vintage makes the difference, which is what was expected of the star oenologist of Libournais.
Château Fougas
A member of the Cercle des Grands Vins de la Rive Droite, Château Fougas is located on the right bank of the Gironde, about thirty kilometres from Bordeaux, in this beautiful region nicknamed the "Little Switzerland of Gironde". Situated on a plateau at an altitude of 28m, the vineyard covers 17 hectares of vines in a single block, with 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. Château Fougas began its work in biodynamics in 2010.
Château Fourcas Hosten
A two hundred year old property located in the heart of Listrac-Médoc. Since its purchase by the Momméja brothers in 2006, this beautiful property has undergone a transformation and the many projects that are underway make it a perfect fit with the times.
Château Galeteau
Château Gassier
Château Gazin
Gazin is the largest of the best Pomerol crus, with an area of 24 hectares of vines on the clay-gravelly soils of the plateau. Nicolas de Baillencourt regularly produces an excellent wine there, with a classic structure, without any stylistic effect, which ages admirably.
Château Gilette
Château Gilette is a legend for its unique old Sauternes vintages. It has been owned by the Médeville family since the 18th century. The latter gave it several vines as a dowry, including those in the Gilette area of Preignac. Numa's grandson, René Médeville, a man of conviction, both wise and yet passionate, developed unique wines from the early 1930s onwards, made by keeping the wine for 15 or 20 years in concrete vats, thus allowing a slow natural ageing process without external interference.
Château Giscours
Beautiful property in the south of the Margaux appellation, Giscours produced high-end wines in the early 1980s. Under the direction of Alexander Van Beek, significant progress has been made in the vineyard and the cellar and the cru has regained its serenity. The latest vintages are very successful, with full, rich and full-bodied wines.
Château Gloria
Located on the left bank of Bordeaux, in Saint Julien, Château Gloria stands out from the prestigious grands crus that border its land. While most of the Médoc's great châteaux have historical roots, Gloria was born in 1942 with Henri Martin's acquisition of a 6-hectare plot of land from Château Beychevelle. With wines meticulously crafted in a bespoke winemaking process, the Medoc estate reinterprets the fabulous terroir of Saint-Julien with great finesse and elegance.
Château Grand Corbin D’Espagne
Château Grand Mayne
Owned by the Nony family since 1934, Grand Mayne is now managed by Marie-Françoise Nony and her two sons. They produce a Saint-Emilion in a modern style, rich and full, which ages well.
Château Grand Puy Ducasse
Château Grand Puy Lacoste
Practically all the vintages have been successful since the property was taken over by the Borie family. Grand-Puy-Lacoste produces a classic Pauillac, full and lively, with richly spiced tannins, rather straight in style, which acquires, in great vintages, a magnificent mellowness.
Château Gruaud Larose
The vines ripen remarkably well, explaining the softness of this cru. While keeping its power, Gruaud has gained a lot in finesse and elegance of texture. This endearing property thus regains its best level, one of the highest in Bordeaux.
Château Guiraud
Under the skilful direction of Xavier Planty, the cru has offered for many vintages a perfect example of a great modern Sauternes, roasted, very open from its first years, with a vanilla woodiness that contributes to its opulence.
Château Haut Bages Liberal
Château Haut-Bages Libéral, owned by Claire Villars-Lurton, is particularly well situated on the much sought-after Bages plateau. It is composed of three parcels on the edge of the Latour, Pichon-Lalande and Grand-Puy-Lacoste vineyards. Its soil is made up of fine gravel. Most of the vineyard, replanted in the 1960s, produces wines that are now revealing their true character. It is one of the few Crus Classés of 1855 to be biodynamic and to follow an agroforestry and plant cover approach.
Château Haut Bailly
Cultivating a personal but terribly endearing style, this property offers a wine with a straightforwardness and a unique class. Véronique Sanders produces a harmonious and supremely balanced red wine, respecting Bordeaux customs.
Château Haut Batailley
Château Haut Bergeron
This 17 hectare vineyard, which extends over the communes of Sauternes, Bommes and Preignac, has been greatly expanded over the last 60 years. It is partly adjacent to Yquem. It is made up of a very large number of carefully selected plots (close to 80), offering a very wide range of possibilities.
Château Haut Bergey
In the 15th century, the lord of La Louvière and the lord of Olivier carried out land consolidation. Thus was born “La maison Noble de Pontey”, today CHATEAU HAUT-BERGEY. In 1772, the estate had 100 hectares of vines. A century later, the vineyard was abandoned and the castle, rebuilt in 1850, became a pleasure property. It was not until the second half of our century that the estate gradually regained its wine-growing past.
Château Haut Brion
The only property in Pessac-Léognan to have been included in the 1855 classification, Château Haut-Brion has a second particularity, that of being totally enclosed in the town. Its terroir is certainly the earliest in the appellation and the grapes ripen here perfectly, giving an ample and rich wine which develops inimitable smoky notes as it ages.
Château Haut Brisson
Château Haut-Brisson is located to the south of the Appellation in the three communes of Saint-Émilion, Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens and Vignonet. This mix of soils and vines makes it possible to produce wines of great maturity each year with the imprint of their terroir.
Château Haut Carles
This magnificent and historic property has regained an impressive luster under the impetus of its current owners, Constance and Stéphane Droulers. Haut-Carles is undeniably a wine for laying down, with very silky tannins, largely at the level of a Saint-Emilion classified growth.
Château Haut Condissas
When Jean Guyon created the "Château Haut Condissas" cuvée in 1995, he was in the spirit of the Right Bank garage wines, i.e. to deploy a maximum of effort on a small vineyard to reach the quality of the best grands crus. On 1 hectare of vines (since enlarged to 5 ha) planted at 8,500 vines/ha on clay gravel and cultivated "like a garden", attention is paid to each vine and each bunch. The vineyard is made up of Merlot (65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Petit Verdot (10%). It thus reaches the quality of certain grands crus, with a very reasonable price.
Château Haut Marbuzet
Château Haut-Veyrac
Château Jean Faure
Château Joanin Becot
Juliette Bécot, the owner of this 12 hectare property, whose family also owns Château Beauséjour-Bécot in Saint-Émilion, signs the wine of this property that she bought in 2001. It is a Castillon with a profile that is always greedy and charming, and which delivers itself with frankness.
Château Kirwan
A new manager, from Château Palmer, has taken over the reins of this beautiful property. The objective is stated: to push even further the quality of the wines, which are generally ample, rich and generous. The style progresses towards more finesse and definition.
Château L'Eglise Clinet
Denis Durantoux, a visionary man and talented winemaker, has brought this property to the top of the appellation. Vinified in a spirit that mixes classicism and modernity, the wines sometimes seem a little austere in their youth, due to the high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the final blend.
Château L'Evangile
Château de l'Evangile dates back to the 18th century and was owned by various families until Baron Eric de Rothschild bought the property in 1990 and invested heavily in modern facilities. Located between Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, the 16 ha vineyard with a clay gravel terroir is 80% Merlot.
Château La Bridane
Château La Cabanne
The vineyard of Château La Cabanne is in the heart of the Pomerol appellation. Today, La Cabanne is owned by Vignobles Estager, which operates several estates on the Right Bank, mainly in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. The grape varieties are the two most emblematic of the appellation, with 92% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. The vines will be thirty years old in the middle of the decade and are pruned in Guyot simple, with moderate yields of 45 to 48 hl/ha.
Château La Confession
Château La Conseillante
This magnificent cru, with its sand, gravel and clay terroir, has for many years produced one of the finest wines in the appellation. Since the 2001 vintage, La Conseillante, under the aegis of technical director Jean-Michel Laporte, has regained its place at the top of the appellation hierarchy with a series of stunning vintages.
Château La Couspaude
The 7 hectares of vines that give birth to this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru are located in the ring of estates surrounding the village, in the very heart of the appellation and its most beautiful terroir, the Saint-Émilion plateau and its clay-limestone soils on a base of asteriated limestone.
Château La Croix De Gay
La Croix de Gay has stood the test of time as it has always belonged to the same family. On its 10 hectares of Pomerol, it produces quality wines every year.
Château La Croix Saint Georges
Château La Croix Saint-Georges and its 4 hectares in Pomerol have been in the Janoueix family since 1974. The vineyard of Château La Croix Saint-Georges is remarkably situated on the gravelly high terrace, between those of Vieux Château Certan, Petit Village and Le Pin. The care given to the vines and the wines is what has made Jean-Philippe Janoueix's reputation, with, among other things, parcel-based work, limited chemical products and yields, mechanical ploughing, green harvesting, gravity circulation in the cellar, and barrel ageing.
Château La Dauphine
Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructures, Château de La Dauphine is also developing new experimental techniques. Combining tradition and modernity, earthenware amphorae of Italian origin are now used for maturing the wines. With respect for the environment, biodiversity and the men and women who work in the vineyard, Château de la Dauphine is pursuing its ambition to produce great wines. Expressing the identity of their birthplace by sublimating the personality of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the wines of Château de La Dauphine are distinguished by their aromatic complexity, their elegance and their harmony in the mouth.
Château La Dominique
Located on the edge of Pomerol and in the western part of the Saint-Emilion appellation, Château La Dominique is one of the most prestigious properties on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux region. A Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion in the first classification of 1955, the property counts among its closest neighbours the illustrious Pétrus, l'Évangile, La Conseillante and Cheval Blanc. With an average age of 31 years and a planting density of 7,000 to 9,000 vines per hectare, Château La Dominique's grape varieties are 81% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Located on the edge of Pomerol and in the western part of the Saint-Emilion appellation, Château La Dominique is one of the most prestigious properties on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux region. La Dominique's closest neighbours include the illustrious Pétrus, l'Évangile, La Conseillante and Cheval Blanc. With its exceptional terroir, its know-how, and its renovated cellar at the cutting edge of technology, La Dominique is one of the greatest estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Château La Fleur
Château La Fleur De Bouard
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest (also at the head of Chateau Angélus) decided a few years ago to offer a new destiny to this quality vineyard located in the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation. The avowed goal is to produce an exceptional vintage that would combine technology and tradition. The vines occupy 25 hectares for a triple grape variety: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc as well as Cabernet Sauvignon. The terroir is twofold: 17 hectares of a mixture of clay and gravel on the Néac plateau and 8 hectares of coarse gravel soil.
Château La fleur de Gay
In charge of Château La Croix de Gay since the 1947 vintage, Noël Raynaud had the intuition of the exceptional potential of three of his parcels located on very different terroirs but among the most qualitative of the "high terrace" of Pomerol. So in 1982, from these parcels (2 hectares), he decided to create Château La Fleur de Gay, combining the Burgundian idea of "climats", of an exceptional individuality of each of these three terroirs, with the Bordeaux culture of blending.
Château La Fleur de Gay
Château La Fleur Morange
Château La Fleur Morange is located in Saint Pey d'Armens in the south-east of the appellation on a very special terroir that is unique in Saint-Emilion (sand, clay, limestone, iron dross), which gives it a mineral character.
Château La Gaffeliere
Owned by the Malet Roquefort family for more than three centuries and located in the "golden triangle" between the hills of Châteaux Pavie and Ausone, Château La Gaffelière embodies the excellence of the great red wines of Saint-Emilion. The vineyard of Château La Gaffelière covers 38 hectares, 22 of which have been classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé since the beginning of the Saint-Emilion classification in 1959. This exceptional vineyard is planted in 3 different areas, each of which contributes to the signature of this great Saint-Emilion wine through its soil type and specific characteristics.
Château La Gurgue
Château La Lagune
This property taken over by the Frey family has long appeared as one of the most regular crus of the Médoc, with wines that are velvety, round and often richly wooded. Among the assets of La Lagune, we will note a very particular soil of gravel from Mindel, similar to those of Pessac or Léognan, which gives it this velvety so typical.
Château La louviere
Château La Mauriane
Château La Mission Haut Brion
The chateau now covers just over 20 hectares, planted on a gravelly soil slightly richer than that of Haut-Brion, which faces it. The vines have an average age of twenty years due to necessary replanting. The property also produces a second wine, Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, with the youngest vines.
Château La Pointe
Château La Prade
Château La Rose Pauillac
Château La Sergue
Château La Tour Blanche
The castle belongs to the State and houses a very official school of viticulture. But it is first known throughout the world for its marvelous sweet wine, very rich, full of aromatic finesse and subtle gradations of flavor. The will of current winemakers is to maintain a very high level of sugar in the liquor, which explains the marvelous smoothness of all recent vintages.
Château La Tour Carnet
Château La Tour De Mons
Château La Tour Figeac
Château La Vieille Cure
Château Labegorce
Château Lafaurie Peyraguey
The pride of the Cordier house, which has owned it since 1917, this splendid estate produces great classic Sauternes from very rich harvests, and rigorously selects the first wine in difficult vintages. It is at this price that it obtains a regular quality, that which has made the reputation of the cru.
Château Laffitte Carcasset
Le Château Laffitte Carcasset est l’une des plus anciennes propriétés de Saint-Estèphe. Les premières traces du vignoble remontent à 1759. La demeure est inscrite en 1767, sur la carte de Belleyme au lieu-dit « Le Carcasset », au cœur de l’appellation Saint-Estèphe. Saint-Estèphe est la plus septentrionale des appellations du médoc. Son célèbre vignoble longe l’estuaire de la Gironde sur 7 km. La « rivière » comme la nomme les médocains, est le berceau des grands vins du médoc.
Château Lafite Rothschild
The most Saint-Estèphe of the Pauillacs is probably the best terroir of the Médoc. It gives wines of a natural elegance and finesse absolutely unique in the world, with transcendent aromas of cedar, sandalwood and violet, associated with tannins of diabolical complexity, without the slightest heaviness. The second wine, baptized Carruades, follows the path of its big brother by virtue of a draconian selection.
Château Lafleur
Le château Lafleur se trouve à l'est de Pomerol, à quelques centaines de mètres de Petrus. Depuis sa création en 1872 par Henri Greloud, arrière-arrière-grand-père des propriétaires actuels, il est dans la même famille, même si les patronymes varièrent. Les Greloud jusqu'en 1915 puis les Robin jusqu'en 1984. En 1985, les Guinaudeau, représentants la 5ème génération, reprennent l'exploitation en fermage pour finalement la racheter en 2002. Le vignoble couvre 4,5 hectares d'un seul tenant et n'a jamais subi la moindre modification parcellaire depuis sa création.
Château Lafon Rochet
Château Lagrange
Château Lalande Borie
Château Lanessan
Château Langoa Barton
Château Larcis Ducasse
Château Laroze
A Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé since the first classification in 1955, Château Laroze is the historical reference for the estate. It plays on its aromatic subtlety through its Merlot - Cabernet Franc dominance. This duo, so unusual in these proportions for a Saint-Emilion wine, gives an atypical and seductive tasting experience: A discreet, measured attack, marked by the Merlot, then, once on the palate, a wine that rises in aromatic intensity and gustatory power with the expression of the Cabernet Franc, a long, fresh and tasty finish, the result of the alchemy of the blend of 5 grape varieties: Merlot (60%), Cabernet Franc (28%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), Malbec (1%) and Petit Verdot (3%). Château Laroze is said to be a complex, multi-faceted wine, both rich and elegant, with balance and harmony as its main characteristics.
Château Larrivet Haut Brion
Located northeast of Léognan, near Haut-Bailly, the 72 ha vineyard is planted on gravelly soils with a sandy matrix, perfectly exposed and drained. The grape varieties are made up for the reds (61 ha) of Merlot (55%), Cabernet sauvignon (40%) and Cabernet franc (5%) and for the whites (11 ha) of Sauvignon (60%) and Sémillon (40 %). The average age of the vines is 25 years for the reds and 20 years for the whites. The domain produces in red and white, the great wine and two second wines "Les Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut-Brion" and "Les Hauts de Larrivet Haut-Brion".
Château Lascombes
The current owners of the cru are making a lot of effort to restore the brand's luster and their action has been rewarded. The wines have clearly improved since the 2001 vintage, as evidenced by the tasting notes attributed in the various guides.
Château Latour
We do not present the Château Latour. However, this cru has not rested on its laurels. François Pinault gave Frédéric Engerer carte blanche to do even better and, in a new vat allowing more precise vinification by plot, the Grand vin du château pushes the limits of perfection.
Château Latour Martillac
Located in Martillac, the cru owes its name to the small tower that adorns the entrance to the property. A remnant of a 12th century fort, this tower is said to have been built by the ancestors of Montesquieu, including the famous Château de La Brède n t is only a few kilometers away. Edouard Kressmann, a merchant of Rhineland origin established in Bordeaux in 1871, then distributed the wines produced by the estate, renowned at the time for the quality of its whites. He therefore knew the property well and lavishes his advice.The 45 ha vineyard, of which 36 ha is red, occupies undulating grounds of gravel, sand and clay.The grape varieties are made up, in red, of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35 %) and Petit Verdot (5%) and, in white, Sémillon (55%), Sauvignon (40%) and Muscadelle (5%).The average age of the vines is 35 years and the planting density varies from 7200 to 8500 vines/ha.
Château Lavillotte
Château Le Bon Pasteur
The vineyard of 6.6 ha extends over 23 plots, on the border of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. The soils are very diversified: clay-gravel, gravel-sand or deep gravel on a subsoil of sandy and clayey molasses with traces of iron dross. The grape varieties are Merlot (80 to 85%) and Cabernet Franc (15 to 20%) with some old plots planted with other grapes. The average age of the vines is over 40 years with some vines over 60 years old. The average planting density is 6,500 vines/ha. Since the 1990s, particular attention has been paid to improving growing methods in order to bring the grapes to optimum maturity and quality while respecting the environment (green harvesting, integrated pest management, etc.).
Château Le pin
Château Le puy Emilien
Château Leoville Barton
Under the sober, honest and passionate direction of Anthony Barton, this cru has joined the supreme elite of the Médoc. The current quality of the wine is explained by the age and location of the vines, which make it possible to combine quantity and quality, and by the desire to optimize the most classically Médoc style. With a level of quality very close to that of the greatest, Léoville Barton unquestionably represents one of the best value for money in the Médoc.
Château Leoville Las Cases
Flagship property of the Médoc, Léoville-Las Cases owes everything to the exceptional quality of its heart of terroir, the Grand Enclos, direct neighbor of that of Latour: an ideal combination of soils, exposure and microclimate allows the perfect maturation of the Cabernet. -Sauvignon. But it also had the chance to be administered by exceptional personalities, Michel Delon, then his son Jean-Hubert, who watched and still watch over the perfection of the daily work in the vineyard and in the cellars.
Château Leoville Poyferre
A large part of the terroir faces Léoville-Las Cases and adjoins Latour and Pichon-Longueville, that is to say that we are in the heart of the best land in the Médoc. Didier Cuvelier has managed this family cru very intelligently for a quarter of a century. He also knows how to trust Michel Rolland to optimize the quality of the harvest and its processing. Like its neighbor Barton, Poyferré represents one of the best value for money in the Médoc.
Château Les Carmes Haut Brion
Surrounded by the city and separated from Haut-Brion by a few pavilions, Les Carmes is one of the last vestiges of the prestigious local vineyard. Its gravels are of the same type as those of Tour Haut-Brion or La Mission Haut-Brion, which allows the château to produce a remarkable and consistent wine, with the finesse and subtle smokiness of true Pessac-Léognan.
Château Les Charmes Godard
Les Charmes Godart, whose terroir is being converted to organic farming, is home to some of the finest Semillon and Sauvignon on the limestone and molasses plateau of the Côtes de Francs, offering wines with very good value for money.
Château Les Cruzelles
With 25 hectares of vines, and at least as many olive trees, almond trees and truffle oaks, Pierre Cros is a great wine artist, a reference in the Minervois. In addition to the grape varieties of the appellation, Pierre Cros preserves old, forgotten or even "unloved" vines (such as Aramon and Terret), and acclimatises varieties from elsewhere.
Château Les Grands Chenes
Owned by Bernard Magrez, the 12 ha vineyard is spread over gravel (60%) and clay-limestone soils (40%) near the port of Saint-Christoly, north of Saint-Estèphe. The grape varieties are Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). The average age of the vines is 30 years and the planting density is 8,300 vines/ha. In the rows, the practices are traditional and respectful of the environment, with notably a voluntary limitation of chemical inputs. In the cellar, the vinification is parcel by parcel and uses wood, with about half of it new.
Château Les Ormes de Pez
Château Les trois croix
Château Lilian Ladouys
With its château located in the south of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, near Cos d'Estournel, the 48 ha vineyard extends over a very large number of plots offering a wide range of soils in the appellation. This makes the vineyard difficult to cultivate, but it does allow for a very rich complexity. The average grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). The average age of the vines is 40 years and the planting density varies from 8,500 to 10,000 vines/ha.
Château Lynch Bages
World famous for its opulence and regularity, this fifth growth from Pauillac sells for second growth prices. A rich soil, a high proportion of Cabernet-Sauvignon, the search for the highest possible maturity of the grapes have always given it a remarkable body and breadth of texture, with great skill in the vinification, supervised by the excellent Daniel Llose.
Château Lynch moussas
Château Lynsolence
Château Malartic Lagraviere
Taken over in 1998 by a Belgian entrepreneur, Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie, Malartic-Lagravière has caught up in a few years the delay it had accumulated on the major growths of Pessac-Léognan, in terms of technical modernization and ambition. Its main asset is first of all its vineyard, magnificently exposed on a hillside of deep gravel. Excellent value.
Château Malescasse
Château Malescot Saint Exupery
After a long series of dry, acidic wines, without seduction, Malescot has rediscovered, thanks to Jean-Luc Zuger, the fullness of flesh and fruit offered by its splendid terroir. This cru fully responds to the value of its terroir located on the most famous part of the town, in the vicinity of the best vines of the illustrious cru. Since the 2004 vintage, Malescot has established itself as one of the 5 best current Margaux.
Château Mancedre
Château Mangot
Château Margaux
What can you say about this legendary wine, one of the most famous in the world? It has never disappointed since it was taken over by the Mentzelopoulos family in 1977, and it hands down the entire Margaux appellation. It owes its superiority to two factors: its terroir, ideally spread over the appellation area and secondly, a brilliant technical team, led by Paul Pontarlier, daring when necessary, but respectful of the most classic style of wines. from Bordeaux.
Château Marjosse
Château Marojallia
Château Marquis d'Alesme
Château Marquis De Terme
Château Marsalette
Château Martet
Located in AOC Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux on the banks of the Dordogne in Eynesse, Château Martet covers 33ha. Clay-limestone soils and ferrous gravel, preserved biodiversity and authentic know-how allow the production of great wines. The vineyard is made up of 80% red grape varieties and 20% white grape varieties. Following a restructuring of the vineyard (massive uprooting of grape varieties and vines unsuited to the soils) the harvest delivers grapes of full maturity. Anxious to preserve this rich and abundant terroir, no pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used.
Château Mas Neuf
Located at the extreme south of the Costières appellation, the estate benefits from maritime winds which provide a cooler climate than in the interior of the appellation. The terroir, covered with rolled pebbles from Villafranchien, is a great classic of the Costières. Luc Baudet has also teamed up with François Mitjaville de Tertre Roteboeuf to produce an exceptional cuvée, Armonio, which exceeds anything that can be tasted in the appellation.
Château Maucaillou
Château Mayne Lalande
Château Mazeyres
Mazeyres is a pretty castle, in the center of the district of the same name, on the outskirts of Libourne. This means that we are here at the south-western limit of the appellation, on soils of sand larded with clay and gravel which, if they often limit the depth and the long-keeping capacity of wines , can give tasty results when done well. This is the case here where the very competent Alain Moueix does an efficient and increasingly remarkable job.
Château Meyney
This cru is the twin of Montrose, on one of the most beautiful hilltops along the Gironde in the commune of Saint-Estèphe. After many imprecise or too lean vintages, it regains the fullness of its style and rivals the classified growths of the sector.
Château Mirambeau Papin
Château Mirambeau-Papin is part of one of three vineyards operated for more than five generations by the Landeau family: 10 hectares out of a total area of 23, planted with old vines, in equal proportion between Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. This old family of winegrowers has known how to bring itself up to date and produces a wine that is among the most regular in the appellation.
Château Miraval
Château Monbousquet
Located on a soil of sand, gravel and limestone, Monbusquet was awakened by Gerard Perse, who used it as a prototype before acquiring Pavie and Pavie Decesse. It is generally a great wine with excellent value for money.
Château Monbrisson
Château Montlandrie
Château Montrose
Château Montrose, classified 2nd Grand Cru in 1855 in Saint Estèphe, is both one of the youngest and most famous Grand Crus of the Médoc. Its 95-hectare vineyard, in a single block around the château, stretches over a hillside of deep gravel mixed with sand on a clay-marl subsoil, right down to the Gironde. The river provides a temperate microclimate, favourable to cultivation. Château Montrose is among the most innovative in terms of research to limit its impact on the environment.
The Charmolue family sold this gem in May 2006 to Martin and Olivier Bouygues. The reins of the castle were entrusted, at the same time, to Jean-Bernard Delmas, the former director of the Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion castles. In one piece on the banks of the river, this vineyard is the exact twin of Latour or Léoville-Las Cases and benefits from the same exceptional microclimate.
Château Montus
Alain Brumont has regained all his dynamism and his remarkable team still sets the tone for the entire south-west by producing, by far, the greatest reds of Madiran and Gascony. The wines are monumental with an obvious strength and violence but completely tamed and under control, which is a real tour de force. We love !
Château Moulin Pey Labrie
Château Moulin Riche
Château Moulin Saint Georges
Château Mouton Rothschild
High place of world viticulture, the castle has however known some troubled periods in its history, the last being undoubtedly the series of wines produced between 1987 and 1996. But it seems, for a few vintages, to have entered a new phase. With the arrival at the helm of Philippe Dhalluin and the Baroness de Rothschild's stated desire to bring the quality of the wines to the highest level, notable progress has been made. The most recent vintages regularly place it at the highest level of the Bordeaux hierarchy.
Château Musar
Château Musar was founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, in the cellars of an old 18th century castle overlooking the bay of Jounieh. Since the 1950s, following an extension of its facilities, Château Musar has housed impressive cellars that can accommodate more than a million bottles. Château Musar Rouge is characterized by its complexity and fullness. After aging in vats, the red wine is aged between 12 and 15 months in Nevers oak barrels. It is blended in its third year, before being bottled and aged in the cellars for 4 years. Château Musar is on the market in its seventh year. We then have a wine for laying down with a solid and well-balanced structure. Château Musar Blanc is produced from old Lebanese Obaideh and Merwah varieties, ancestors of Chardonney/Chasselas and Sémillon. "My whites", says Serge Hochar, are my first reds: they must be served at room temperature, they go well with most dishes, they are more complex and often bigger than all my reds but they are also much more "difficult" .
Château Nairac
Château Nenin
The Delon family bought this large property in 1997 and they do everything they can to reconnect with the highest quality. A new step was taken in 1999 with the expansion of the vineyard by the purchase of half of the old Château Certan-Giraud. The wines produced here are produced with a more Médoc vision and are therefore often a little severe and strict during their youth.
Château Olivier
Château Palmer
The legend of Palmer was built in 1961. The château produced, that year, an exceptional wine, reputed to be superior to its illustrious neighbour, Château Margaux. Until 1998, this level of excellence was approached (as in 1983) but never equaled. After a series of major investments, and led by its brilliant director Thomas Duroux, Palmer has now returned to the top of the Bordeaux hierarchy.
Château Pape Clement
Bertrand de Goth (Pope Clement V) owned these lands, but the wine has never been as cared for as it is today. Barely less full-bodied than Haut-Brion, the Pape-Clément wine is distinguished by the very type of smoky and spicy bouquet linked to the gravelly sands of Pessac. Since 2000 and especially 2001, its owner Bernard Magrez has made every effort to raise this vintage to an even higher level.
Château Pavie
Gérard Perse undertook enormous work to restore the vineyard after having acquired it in 1997. After a dark period at the end of the 1980s, the wine gained in depth of texture and flavor, and above all in immediate clarity of definition of land. Parker's grades have also changed a lot!
Château Pavie Macquin
Pavie-Macquin was promoted to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé in the latest classification of Saint-Emilion. A just reward that salutes the remarkable work carried out on the property by two talented and visionary men: Nicolas Thienpont and Stéphane Derenoncourt. It regularly emerges among the very best of the Right Bank in tasting. We are fans!
Château Pedesclaux
Château Petit Gravet Aine
Château Petit Village
Château Petrus
Château Phelan Segur
Château Pibarnon
Magnificently exposed on the hillsides overlooking the bay, the Château de Pibarnon has an exceptional vineyard. Located on the hill of the Telegraph, the vineyard forms a vast circus protected from the mistral. Purchased in 1978 by Henri de Saint-Victor, the estate stands out as a model of regularity and quality in Bandol.
Château Pibran
Château Pichon Comtesse De Lalande
In 2006 this castle was sold to the Rouzaud family, owners of the Roederer house. Thanks, among other things, to a small proportion of old Merlots, the château produces a seductive Pauillac, flattering and fruity from birth, but which ages harmoniously. It is one of the greatest wines of Bordeaux.
Château Pichon Longueville Baron
Château Longueville doubled in volume when it was bought by the AXA group in 2007. A small part of the estate faces Château Latour and has a premier cru terroir, from which the wine draws its depth of color, its aromatic nobility and its density. of matter. A wine in constant progress for ten years, which is now at the level of the very best.
Château Picque Caillou
Château Pipeau
Château Poesia
Château Pontet Canet
Neighboring Mouton-Rothschild, on magnificent gravel hilltops, to the north of the town, the Pontet-Canet vineyard is superbly located. After a long period during which the wines were quite ordinary, a serious recovery was made. For fifteen years, Alfred Tesseron has spared no effort and the investments have been spectacular. Pontet-Canet is perhaps the purest and straightest expression of Pauillac. He was rewarded this year with a third star in the RVF green guide.
Château Potensac
Château Poujeaux
Château Prieure Lichine
Property of the Ballande group, this cru formerly called Prieuré-Cantenac, belonged for a long time to Alexis Lichine. During the 1980s and until the end of the 1990s, he produced a supple and pleasant Margaux, but often lacking in depth. With the help of Stéphane Derenoncourt, the wines have progressed well since the 2000 vintage.
Château Puygueraud
This estate extends over 27 hectares within the Côtes de Francs appellation. It benefits from a clayey soil on a subsoil of limestone rocks with asterides, clays and marls. Its grape varieties, vines 30 years old on average, are made up of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Château Puygueraud has become the "flagship" property of the Côtes de Francs and is a benchmark in the revival of this still too little-known appellation.
Château Quinault L'Enclos
Château Rauzan Gassies
Château Rauzan Segla
Château Raymond Lafon
This magnificent terroir so close to Yquem has always produced exceptional wines since Pierre Meslier, long-time director of Yquem, took charge of it. His children continue with the same abnegation and the same discipline. The Meslier family aims for the highest possible quality and achieves it. Sauternes is of a dimension very similar to Yquem, but not quite all the same...
Château Respide Medeville
Château Reynon
Château Rieussec
La famille Rothschild prône l'excellence et la qualité de sa viticulture depuis des générations. Cela a conduit à une amélioration constante de leur processus de vinification ainsi qu'à la construction d'un nouveau chai en 1989. Des efforts ont également été faits pour rendre l'agriculture plus respectueuse de l'environnement après que les Domaines Barons de Rothschild - ou Baron's de Rothschild - ont acquis le Château Rieussec en 1984. Le cépage Sémillon est la principale culture du domaine ; ses vins sont réputés pour leurs saveurs audacieuses et sucrées. Le vignoble de 85 acres du Château Rieussec est situé sur des sols de graves sablonneuses et se situe dans une région reconnue pour sa végétation luxuriante. Vu d'en haut, la taille du vignoble est considérablement agrandie par les plants de cabernet sauvignon et de muscadelle qui y poussent.
Château Roc de Cambes
François Mitjaville is, of all the great Bordeaux winegrowers, the one who has the most artistic sensitivity and who corresponds the most to the idea that we have of a wine creator, even if he defines himself more readily as a local interpreter. Its wine, by the sumptuousness of its body and its aromas and by the voluptuousness of its textures, has won the loyalty of hundreds of aesthetes almost everywhere on the planet.
Château Rollan De By
The property created by Jean Guyon has become in less than ten years a classic of the Médoc, both for Rollan de By and for the ambitious Haut-Condissas cuvée, an ambitious micro-cuvée such as one finds more in the Libournais than in the Médoc. The quality-price ratio of Rollan de By is remarkable.
Château Rouget
This neighboring cru of L'Eglise-Clinet, on terroirs of the same value, has progressed considerably since its acquisition by Jean-Pierre Labruyére, a great businessman from the Maconnais. Its bouquet has the nobility of the greatest and the work in the vineyard and in the cellar are exemplary.
Château Saint Ahon
Le château est aujourd’hui classé «Monument Remarquable». Après avoir été détruit sous la Révolution française, il sera reconstruit sous le 1er Empire, puis restauré en 1875 par l’architecte Alphonse Blaquière, dans le style Louis XIII tel que vous pouvez le voir aujourd’hui. Le Château Saint Ahon est l’un des derniers domaines viticoles de la commune de Blanquefort.
Château Saint Georges Cote Pavie
Château Saint Pierre
Château Sansonnet
Château Siaurac
Château Sigalas Rabaud
Château Simone
Nestled between Aix-en-Provence and the Sainte-Victoire mountain, in the commune of Meyreuil, Château Simone is the main representative of the small Palette appellation. The vines are located about 200 meters above sea level, on a northern slope which spares them the bite of the Provençal sun. This Château has been the property of the Rougier family for nearly two centuries. The management of the vine and the vinification are respectful of traditions, and the wines, three in number (one red, one rosé, one white) are of remarkable quality. The rosé has the originality of being a real wine for laying down, but it is above all the white that carries the domain's flag.
Château Siran
Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Flagship property of Martillac by the quality of its facilities and its openness to wine tourism, Smith Haut-Lafitte is also a pioneer vineyard in its category for its philosophy of viticulture, largely inspired by the principles of Steineret of the biodynamic school. In red as in white, we touch the peaks.
Château Sociando Mallet
The astonishing regularity of the quality of this cru, undoubtedly the best unclassified Médoc for a quarter of a century, is primarily due to its terroir on the banks of the Gironde, comparable to that of Montrose. It is a wine with a generously spiced bouquet of Cabernets of great origin, with a velvety texture of surprising Merlots, coming from slightly heavier soils.
Château Suduiraut
A huge property, Suduiraut is not the most convenient of the Sauternes crus to exploit but can play, like Yquem, on the diversity of its land. Its complete character, combining a great aromatic development and an impressive richness in liquor, has won it the favor of all lovers of great sweet wines and it has never been so well administered for fifty years.
Château Talbot
This property, among the most popular in the Médoc, still belongs to the daughters of Jean Cordier. Talbot embodies for many the classic Saint-Julien, generously scented, very stable and sure to age.
Château Tertre Roteboeuf
Château Tour De By
Château Tour Grand Faurie
Château Trebiac
Château Treytins
In 2019 the castle was bought by Marie Laure and Pierre ESNEE. Passionate, they are committed to a new renovation program for the estate (new concrete vat room, new aging cellars, total rehabilitation of the site, new cultivation equipment, etc.) accompanied by Stéphane BEURET for operational management and by the oenologist Stéphane DERENONCOURT embodying the new generation of viticultural and wine-growing advisors. Located northeast of Bordeaux in the Libournais, the vineyard extends over approximately 36 hectares in the Lalande de Pomerol appellation and a little over 5 hectares in the Montagne Saint-Emilion appellation, producing around 210,000 bottles per year. Merlot is in the majority at more than 80%.
Château Troplong Mondot
Troplong-Mondot owes a lot to its owner, Christine Valette, who has practiced elite viticulture there for twenty years, fully highlighting a remarkable terroir. The soils give deep, full-bodied but harmonious wines, slowly developing a very noble scent of spices and truffles which predisposes them to accompany great game dishes. The transition to "Premier Cru" has significantly impacted the price of the wine.
Château Trotanoy
A neighbor of Petrus, Trotanoy shares with him a very clayey soil and also a grape variety very largely dominated by Merlot. Like any property of the "Moueix clan", it was monitored and vinified by Jean-Claude Berrouet and now by his son Olivier.
Château Trottevieille
Château Valandraud
Le nom de Château Valandraud est aussi bien géographique (Val : vallon de Fongaban), que sentimentale (Andraud : nom de Murielle). Jean-Luc Thunevin a beaucoup travaillé à la création de ce château, aujourd'hui propriété de Murielle Andraud. Les châteaux Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé ont favorisé le succès du Château Valandraud en 2012. Cela a conduit à la création de vins « non contrôlés » avec Garage Wine comme appellation d'origine « officielle ».
Château Vénus
This 9 hectare property was created in 2005 by Emmanuelle and Bertrand Amart, winegrowers from generation to generation. Having grown up in Saint-Emilion among the great classified growths, these two young winegrowers wanted to reproduce the excellence of these wines in their Graves property.
Château Vieux Chateau Certan
Château Vieux Maillet
Château Villars
Château Vrai Canon Bouche
Château Vray Croix de Gay
Château Yvonne
Le Château Yvonne est un domaine viticole réputé situé au cœur du village de Parnay, sur les bords de la Loire, au sein de l’appellation Saumur Champigny. Il s’étend aujourd’hui sur environ 19 hectares. Le domaine est certifié en agriculture biologique depuis 1997, et la biodiversité est au cœur de sa démarche pour créer des vins authentiques et respectueux de l’environnement, sans utilisation d’insecticides ni de produits chimiques. Tout le travail à la vigne est manuel, et la vinification se fait de façon naturelle, avec les levures indigènes, sans collage ni filtration. Château Yvonne séduit les particuliers par son histoire riche, son engagement biologique ancien, et la personnalité de ses vins uniques.
CHICHIBU
Clos de L'Eglise
Clos de la Bonnette
Niché au cœur de Condrieu sur la Côte-Bonnette, le vignoble bénéficie d’un écosystème riche et protégé par son isolement. Petit domaine à taille humaine, le Clos de la Bonnette produit en bio des vins scintillants, tant en blanc sur l'appellation Condrieu qu'en rouge sur la Côte Rotie.
Clos des Papes
A multitude of plots gathered in about thirty hectares, mainly in red, make up the domain of Paul Avril. But make no mistake, these are almost exclusively parcels located on the most beautiful terroirs of the appellation. A single cuvée, in red as in white, comes each year to reward the work carried out in the vineyard, in the vat room and in the cellar. No second wine to "catch up" with the weaknesses of the first, nor garage cuvées sold at stratospheric prices, but a single wine, which with the exception of 2002 has hardly experienced any weakness since 1997, and which is tearing itself apart now around the world.
Clos des Vignes du Maynes
Clos du Marquis
The second wine of Château Léoville-Las Cases, made from increasingly old vines outside the Enclos, is with the Forts de Latour (Château Latour's second wine) the best in its category, and largely equals a good half of the classified growths.
Clos du Mont Olivet
The estate covers 20.5 hectares for Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 11.5 hectares for Côtes-du-Rhône. The plot in AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape is very fragmented. The exposures and soils are very varied, lending themselves more favorably to one grape variety or giving very different expressions of the same grape variety. For the reds, Grenache is king here and largely dominates the grape variety, followed by Syrah. For the whites there is not really a dominant grape variety... The wines are flattering when young, but it would be a shame not to keep a little as they magnify with age. The famous Cuvée du Papet is a marvel!
Clos Floridene
Well known to connoisseurs, this estate is the work of Bordeaux white wine specialist, oenologist Denis Dubourdieu. For many years, it has undoubtedly been one of the sure values of its appellation.
Clos Fourtet
Le vignoble est une propriété de 20 hectares, situé aux portes de la cité médiévale de Saint-Emilion et qui appartient à la Famille Cuvelier. Son vin est classé Premier Grand Cru de Saint-Emilion.
Clos l' Eglise
The Garcin-Cathiard family, who have owned the vineyard since 1997, have totally transformed it. Flamboyant, very ripe and richly wooded, the wine is the archetype of modern Pomerol.
Clos la Coulee De Serrant
The exceptional Coulée de Serrant vineyard stretches along the edge of a schistose cliff falling directly into the Loire, near Angers. We are in awe of its magical mellowness (malolactic fermentation) and its richness refreshed by the resurgence of minerality. The estate has been cultivated biodynamically since 1984 by Nicolas Joly.
Clos les Lunelles
Owned by Vignobles Perse (Pavie, Pavie-Decesse, Bellevue-Mondotte, etc.) since 2001, Clos des Lunelles is an 8.5 hectare estate planted with 80% Merlot. Fruit of miniscule yields (20hl/ha), this Côtes de Castillon is aged 6 months on fine lees in oak barrels that are 100% renewed every 24 months. Of admirable depth and delicacy, it is characterized by the complexity specific to the wines of this appellation (violet, spices, smoke, liquorice, earth, blackcurrant...) and is distinguished by its amplitude, that of the grands crus of Saint-Emilion. . Without forgetting its price-pleasure ratio, exceptional according to Robert Parker.
Clos Manou
Located in the northern Médoc, in Saint-Christoly, Clos Manou is a small 19-hectare property managed by Françoise and Stéphane Dief. They started in 1998 by vinifying their first vintage in their garage, producing 600 bottles. They have gradually expanded their estate from 12 ares to 19 hectares today and have invested in a vat room and storage cellar. The vineyard is planted with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 6% old Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. The work in the vineyard is precise and meticulous, as natural as possible (but without certification), some of it is ploughed and the rest is grassed over. In the cellar, extractions are made by pumping over in the concrete vat and manual punching of the cap is carried out in the wooden vat.
Clos Mogador
At Le Clos (here we pronounce the 's'), René Barbier has been cultivating vines quite naturally since his arrival in 1978 on deserted hillsides. But he also cultivates olive trees and many other fruit trees. He raises chickens, he works with a mule on certain terraces, and there are even goats, … it's teeming, in short, it lives on the 22 hectares of Clos Mogador. But make no mistake, René Barbier produces one of the great wines of this world...in his garden.
Clos Puy Arnaud
Clos Rougeard
Admirably run by the Foucault brothers, the Clos Rougeard offers the greatest red wines of the Loire each year, and among the best Cabernet Franc wines in the world. From the simple Saumur Champigny to the intense "Le Bourg" cuvée, passing by the irreproachable "Les Poyeux", everything here reaches such a dimension that the wines are among the most sought after in France. Anyone who has been able to taste the incredible Côteaux de Saumur once in their life cannot forget it. It's a bit like the "Romanée Conti" of the Loire Valley.
Clos Saint Jean
With a very expressive, gourmet and fruity style, the estate has become one of the spearheads of Castelpapal modernism. These are wines that will age well, but can also be enjoyed early, to take full advantage of their generosity and aromatic exuberance. The must is still the "Deus Ex Machina", closely followed by the very pretty "Combe des Fous".
Clos Saint Vincent
Joseph Sergi bought this property in 1993, which today has 9 hectares in production, a respectable area in the Bellet appellation. The di-gio range is made from Folle Noire for the reds and Rolle for the whites. The Clos range is completed in red with a zest of Grenache. As for the rosés, they come from the very local grape variety, the braquet.
Acquis en 1993 par les familles Sicardi et Sergi, le domaine s’est peu à peu étendu pour atteindre aujourd’hui 10 hectares, dont la production s’est rapidement convertie à la culture biologique et biodynamique. Dirigé par Joseph Sergi, le domaine du Clos St Vincent est une particularité du midi de la France. En effet, outre son exposition au Sud, il bénéficie de la double influence de la brise marine et du vent frais des Préalpes. La spécificité du site se matérialise par son terroir unique, fait de silico-calcaire et de galets roulés du Pliocène, et par le choix des cépages les mieux adaptés (comme le Rolle, le Braquet, la Folle Noire).
Closerie Saint Roc
Cloudy Bay
Founded by Kevin Judd and David Hohnen in 1985, Cloudy Bay Winery was one of the first wineries to be established in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand's North South Island. Its reputation and quality have helped put New Zealand on the wine map and put its wines on the map. With a relatively mild and consistent maritime climate throughout the year, Cloudy Bay produces some of the finest Sauvignon on the globe. Expressing the quintessence of the terroir, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes produce aromas of melon, fresh fruit, passion fruit, pineapple and lemon.
Colin Morey
Cos D'Estournel
Michel Reybier, owner of the château since 2000, had the greatest ambitions for his wine. Since 2005, Jean-Guillaume Prats has been managing Cos d'Estournel with even more means and precision. The wines have become denser and straighter, with the introduction of a greater proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend. It is one of the famous "super-seconds", of a level very close to the first classified growths of the Médoc.
Crabitey
Croix de Labrie
Dard et Ribo
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Domaine Abbatucci
Jean-Charles Abbatucci practices with an infectious generosity an irreproachable viticulture, in the respect of the specifications of the biodynamic agriculture. The recent wines have the suppleness, the naturalness and the smoothness that one expects of them, and have progressed considerably in regularity. The whites in the collection range can have considerable bottle life and often equal the greatest vintages of the continent!
Domaine Abbe Rous
Located in Banyuls-sur-Mer, the Cave de l'Abbé Rous produces and markets a fine range of AOC Collioure and Banyuls wines. Its name was chosen as a tribute to the Abbot who, at the end of the 19th century, became the first wine merchant in Banyuls to finance the construction of a church for the village. It relies on 750 winegrowers and their 1150 hectares of vines from which it makes selections to elaborate its vintages. Quality is its requirement, and this for all the stages of the elaboration of the wines, from the management of the vineyard to the vinification, and from the maturing to the presentation. With a unique know-how for the maturing of Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru, its range is very rich.
Domaine Achs Paul
After studying at the Eisenstadt School of Viticulture and working at a Californian winery, Paul Achs took over the family estate in 1991. It is run biodynamically in Gols in Burgenland, Austria, about 50 km south-east of Vienna, in the border area with Hungary and Slovakia. The great feature of this wine-growing area of about 6700 hectares is that it is situated around Lake Neusiedl. Recognised as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, it is 36 kilometres long and 6 to 12 kilometres wide from east to west. Its immense surface functions as a reservoir that stores the heat of the hours of above-average sunshine and releases it at night. The most beautiful vineyards are located on the hills bordering the lake.
Domaine Adam Jean Baptiste
The Jean-Baptiste Adam estate is a family property located in Ammerschwihr, Alsace, where fifteen generations have succeeded one another and have become one of the great references in Alsace wine growing. The vines are cultivated biodynamically, in order to express the expression of the terroir.
Domaine Adrien Berlioz
Adrien Berlioz s’est installé en 2006 à côté de son illustre cousin Gilles (Domaine Partagé) et il a immédiatement placer la barre très haut. Il ne ménage pas ses efforts et travaille toutes ses vignes en biodynamie, y compris celles qui sont positionnées sur les côteaux les plus abrupts. Le domaine s’étend sur un peu plus de 7 hectares et propose une quinzaine de cuvées différentes. Les volumes disponibles sont donc très limités et il est difficile de se fournir mais l’effort est toujours récompensé tant les cuvées produites illuminent le palais par leur personnalité et leur énergie. Désormais incontournable dans la région, les amateurs chevronnés s’arrachent les quelques cuvées disponibles.
Domaine Agrapart
Le domaine Agrapart est une maison de champagne renommée fondée en 1894. La maison Agrapart est célèbre pour sa production de vins de haute qualité, en mettant l’accent sur des méthodes de culture respectueuses de l’environnement et des pratiques viticoles artisanales. Situé dans le village de Avize, au cœur de la région de la Côte des Blancs, le domaine Agrapart bénéficie d’un terroir exceptionnel. La Côte des Blancs est réputée pour ses sols crayeux qui conviennent parfaitement à la culture du chardonnay, le cépage principal utilisé. Les vignes du domaine s’étendant sur plusieurs parcelles, chacune bénéficiant de conditions uniques en termes d’exposition au soleil, de microclimats et de types de sols, ce qui permet de produire des raisins avec des profils aromatiques distincts. Les champagnes Agrapart sont souvent décrits comme élégants, expressifs et dotés d’une grande finesse. Des cuvées spéciales sont régulièrement élaborées pour refléter les caractéristiques spécifiques des millésimes ou des parcelles, offrant une gamme diversifiée de champagnes, des plus frais et vifs aux plus complexes et riches en saveurs.
Domaine Agripunica
Considered one of the most renowned names in the production of exceptional wines, Agripunica or Agricola Punica is the result of a collaboration between Santadi, the Carignan specialist in Sardinia and Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia) and Giacomo Tachis, the oenologist "father" of Sassicaia and other famous Tuscan great wines Located in southwestern Sardinia, Agricola Punica is made up of two terroirs: Barrua and Narcao, of 30 and 110 hectares respectively, located not far from Santadi in the southern Sulcis. 60 hectares are currently in production for the famous Barrua, including 10 hectares of old Carignan and 50 hectares of younger Carignan, Cabernet Sauvigon and Merlot. The soils of the estate are mainly clay mixed with sand.
Domaine Alain Graillot
Domaine Alain Graillot is located in the Crozes-Hermitage appellation area, in the commune of Pont de l'Isère, not far from Tain l'Hermitage. The soils are made up of alluvial deposits from the Rhône and Isère rivers with sand, very little soil and many round pebbles which make them very filtering. The Domaine has 20 hectares of vines, divided into 2.7 hectares planted with white vines (80% marsanne and 20% roussanne) of relatively young vines (25 years old) and 17.3 hectares of red vines 100% syrah, ranging from 15 to 60 years old. Domaine Alain Graillot's cultivation methods are traditional but oriented towards low yields, short pruning and light manuring. No herbicides are used, the soils being worked exclusively with ploughs, in order to encourage deep rooting. The grapes are harvested by hand and often not destemmed.
Domaine Albert Mann
This Alsatian estate is known for its great wines and its passion for biodynamic farming. It covers 23 hectares, divided into a hundred or so small plots, worked like "little gardens". Today the two brothers, Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé, assisted by their wives, Marie-Claire and Marie-Thérèse, run the family estate. Located in Wettolsheim, in the Haut-Rhin, the Albert Mann estate has become a reference for great Alsace wines. The Albert Mann estate covers 23 hectares, seven hectares of which are Grand Cru and three hectares for two lieux-dits ("Altenbourg" and "Rosenberg") and the famous red monopole, "Le Clos de la faille". The wines are mainly whites: Riesling grand cru, Pinot gris grand cru, Gewurztraminer grand cru... but the estate also produces some nice pinot noirs.
Domaine Alcee
Domaine André et Mireille Tissot
Domaine Anne Gros
Domaine Apatsagi
The Apatsagi Pinceszet winery is one of the oldest in Hungary. It is located in the north-western part of the Pannonian plain. The foundation of the estate dates back to the Middle Ages, when the first Benedictine monks settled in this region with their abbey in 996. This makes the estate one of the oldest in Hungary, which produces wine continuously.
Domaine Ar.Pe.Pe
The ARPEPE Estate is located in Sondrio, the capital of the Valtellina region in northern Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the best producers in the region and its reputation has long since spread beyond the borders of Valtellina.
Domaine Arnoux
With 13 hectares of reds and less than one hectare of whites, it is of course the Pinot Noir that makes the reputation of Domaine Robert Arnoux. Managed by Pascal Lachaux, his wines are remarkable and quite easy to understand, even for a Bordeaux lover! For all that, it does not disappoint Burgundy lovers who often make it one of their priorities.
Domaine Arrayán
Arrayán was created in 1999 on the estate "La Verdosa", located in the town of Santa Cruz del Retamar in Toledo. The founders are committed to creating a vineyard based on innovative viticultural techniques and, at the same time, perfectly integrated into the ecosystem of the Mediterranean pasture, capable of producing high quality wines, with personality, each reflecting its origin with elegance. There is a majority of international grape varieties, planted under the guidance of Richard Smart, the Australian vineyard expert. But also other local varieties such as Garnacha and Albillo real.
Domaine Artadi
This estate was founded in 1985 and is managed by Juan Carlos de Lopez. The Artadi vineyard is located in Laguardia at 630 metres above sea level in the Rioja Alavesa region and covers 70 hectares. In 1990, the winery began marketing its "Crianzas" and "Reservas", which quickly gained worldwide recognition.
Domaine Aubry
It is in Jouy-lès-Reims, in the heart of the Petite Montagne de Reims, that Pierre and Philippe Aubry, descendants of a line of winegrowers since 1790, have undertaken a real work of memory by deciding to revive some of the lost grape varieties, formerly cultivated in Champagne. The scope of this idea of Champagne wine is an estate of fifteen hectares composed of more than sixty parcels. This palette of soils, exposures and different grape varieties allows the two brothers to perpetuate the Aubry style, while enriching the collection with limited series of exceptional champagnes.
Domaine Auvenay
Domaine Avela
Domaine Avéla is one of the smallest wine producers in the south of France, with 4 ha. It is considered one of the greatest wines of the Languedoc. Located on the heights of Creissan and Quarante, small typical villages, at the gateway to the Parc Naturel du Haut Languedoc. Consisting of a selection of old vines, the first planting of which dates back to 1911, Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache. Ideally oriented, in the heart of the garrigue, it benefits from a clay-limestone soil and an exceptional aromatic environment.
Domaine Balthazar
The Franck Balthazar estate is an emblematic estate of Cornas. Founded in 1931 by Franck Balthazar's grandfather, Casimir Balthazar, the estate has taken a real turn under the impetus of the current manager. Indeed, the latter admires the elegance of Pierre-Marie Clape's wines as well as the natural and unique fruit of Thierry Allemand's wines. He decided to combine these two elements... In 2010, he decided to convert his vineyard to organic farming and worked the soil with a pickaxe and winch. In the cellar, the work is obviously just as careful.
Domaine Barret
Domaine Beausejour
Château Beauséjour is located on the right bank of the Dordogne, at the top of the Montagne Saint-Emilion hillside, 4 km from Saint-Emilion. This property is a real reference in the appellation, both for the prestigious appearance of the buildings (château and cellar), and for the exceptional location of the vineyard, which stretches from the foot of the 11th century Romanesque church of Saint-Martin, to the heart of the village of Montagne. The high age of the vineyard (some plots were planted in 1901, 1902, 1934, 1946) and this magnificent clay-limestone terroir give a typical wine, with great ageing potential, magnificently enhanced by the work carried out according to Stéphane Derenoncourt's advice from the 2005 vintage onwards.
Domaine Beaux Frères
Le domaine Beaux Frères est une référence emblématique de l’Oregon, situé sur les coteaux de Ribbon Ridge, dans la vallée de la Willamette. Fondé en 1986 par Michael G. Etzel et Robert Parker Jr., il se spécialise dans le Pinot Noir issu de vignes cultivées en biodynamie. Le domaine privilégie une viticulture respectueuse du terroir, avec une intervention minimale au chai pour produire des vins réputés pour leur élégance, leur profondeur et leur finesse, dignes des meilleurs crus bourguignons.
Domaine Belargus
Fondé en 2018 par Ivan Massonnat, un entrepreneur passionné et visionnaire, le domaine Belargus incarne le renouveau des grands vins blancs secs de la Loire. Ivan Massonnat, animé par son amour pour les vins de Chenin blanc, a acquis et rassemblé plusieurs parcelles exceptionnelles, dont le mythique Coteau des Treilles. Son ambition ? Révéler la quintessence du terroir angevin à travers des vins d'une pureté et d'une précision remarquables. Le domaine Belargus s'étend sur 24 hectares, répartis sur les plus beaux coteaux de l'appellation Anjou. Ces terroirs uniques, caractérisés par des sols de schistes et de quartz, confèrent aux vins une minéralité saisissante et une complexité aromatique fascinante. La philosophie du domaine repose sur une viticulture biodynamique rigoureuse, respectueuse de l'environnement et des cycles naturels. Cette approche, combinée à des vinifications parcellaires minutieuses, permet d'exprimer avec finesse les nuances de chaque terroir. Les vins de Belargus se distinguent par leur tension, leur profondeur et leur capacité de garde exceptionnelle.
Domaine Belle
This estate has vines spread over the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, very well situated on the slopes of Larnage, where the Louis Belle cuvée comes from, and in the alluvial plain for the Les Pierrelles cuvée. The estate also owns a smaller parcel in Hermitage, which produces a wine that can sometimes compete with the best.
Domaine Belluard
Domaine Benédicte et Stéphane Tissot
Domaine Benjamin Romeo
Benjamin Romeo is a star winemaker in Spain. He started out making wine in his parents' garage and in less than 10 years has become a reference in Rioja. His vineyards near San Vicente, on the best terroirs of Rioja, sheltered by the Sierra Cantabria, are between 40 and 100 years old. Spread over 80 small plots, they are mostly Tempranillo grapes.
Domaine Bergere Andre
The history of this estate began in 1949 and has been passed down through the family. Albert BERGÈRE, the founder, began to produce his champagne under his own brand name by working the family vineyards. Then, the youngest son took over, supported by his wife: the vineyard expanded considerably. It is spread over the best terroirs of the Côte des Blancs.
Domaine Bernard Baudry
Domaine Bernard Gripa
Domaine Bertagna
A vast property acquired by a German family in 1982, Domaine Bertagna has been efficiently managed for nearly ten years by Claire Forestier. She defined the style of the wines, which are modern, with dark colours, imposing fruit and rich textures from very ripe grapes. She has been replaced since the 2006 vintage, but the quality of the wines is still there.
Domaine Bianco Alfredo
Domaine Bielle
Domaine Bizot
Domaine Bonneau Henri
The owner of a mythical estate in the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation, and a colourful character, Henri Bonneau produces some of the appellation's most sublime wines. His Réserve des Célestins is listed in the "pantheon" of the greatest wines of the region, in the same way as Hommage à Jacques Perrin de Beaucastel or Château Rayas for example. To be tasted once in a lifetime...
Domaine Bonnefond
Patrick and Christophe Bonnefond own a small, well situated vineyard in the Condrieu appellation. Their Côtes-Rôtie has progressed considerably in recent years and is now a sure bet for the appellation. The modern style here gives well-built and structured wines.
Domaine Bouchard (Pere & Fils)
Initially Burgundy wine merchants, the Bouchard family bought their first parcel in Volnay in 1775. Later, they acquired the Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus in Beaune, the family's symbol. The family also obtained the monopoly of the Clos Saint Landry cru. In 1820, the descendant Bernard Bouchard bought the prestigious Château de Beaune, a former 15th century royal bastion built against the city walls during the reign of Louis XI. The galleries with their fortified and insulated walls were then transformed into ageing cellars. The estate now has 130 hectares of vines. A unique heritage in Burgundy, by its diversity and its prestigious appellations: Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Bonnes-Mares, Meursault Perrières. These names are charged with history, which incite excellence and respect.
Domaine Boulay Gerard
The Domaine Gérard Boulay is one of the great domains of the Sancerre appellation. It is located in the vicinity of Chavignol, where the famous crottin is also produced. A sloping vineyard where old vines reign, the work of the Gérard Boulay estate is demanding, it wishes to express all the beauty of the terroirs. The wines are full-bodied, generous, with an exemplary concentration for ageing.
Domaine Bourgeois Henri
For 10 generations, Domaine Bourgeois Henri has been producing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir to make wines of great character. Each member of the family brings his or her talent to the estate. Located in Chavignol, in the heart of the best terroirs of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, they cultivate a mosaic of parcels in the respect of the terroirs of Kimmeridgian marl, flint and chalky clay.
Domaine Caiarossa
Domaine Caprai Arnaldo
Arnaldo Caprai is the leading figure in Umbrian viticulture in southern Tuscany. Based in the commune of Montefalco, he is undoubtedly the absolute master of the local Sagrantino grape variety, which has been cultivated here for more than four centuries.
Domaine Carlo Boffa
In the centre of Barbaresco, in one of the best positions from which to appreciate the green hills of the Langhe, the slow flow of the Tanaro and the great mountain range of the Alps, is the Azienda Vitivinicola Boffa Carlo, a very traditional family business. Wines of the highest quality!
Domaine Cartaux-Bougaud
Le domaine Cartaux Bougaud est une exploitation familiale emblématique du vignoble jurassien, située principalement sur les appellations AOC Côtes du Jura et L’Étoile. Le domaine s’étend sur environ 16 à 20 hectares répartis autour des communes de l’Étoile, Quintigny, Ruffey-sur-Seille et Arlay, avec un héritage historique lié au château de Quintigny. Depuis près de 50 ans, la famille Cartaux produit des vins en cultivant elle-même ses vignes et en réalisant toutes les étapes traditionnelles : vendanges, pressurage, élevage en fût de chêne, cuvage, embouteillage. Sébastien Cartaux, épaulé par Sandrine, perpétue l’esprit de « Vigneron indépendant », privilégiant une approche artisanale et respectueuse du terroir jurassien.
Domaine Castera
Domaine Cathiard Sylvain
Domaine Chambeyron
Depuis 1985, la famille Chambeyron cultive avec passion des vignes sur des terroirs d'exception, produisant des cuvées qui reflètent l'authenticité et la richesse de la vallée du Rhône. Depuis 2010, Mathieu Chambeyron perpétue la tradition familiale en apportant une touche de modernité et une attention particulière à la sélection des raisins et à la vinification. Son approche raisonnée et son respect du terroir se reflètent dans la qualité exceptionnelle de ses vins.
Domaine Champagneux
Niché au cœur d'Ampuis, berceau de la prestigieuse appellation de Côte-Rôtie, le Domaine Nicolas Champagneux incarne l'héritage et la passion viticole du nord de la vallée du Rhône. Depuis 2014, Nicolas Champagneux a pris en charge le domaine en représentant la quatrième génération de vignerons, et en perpétuant avec dévouement le travail initié par son arrière-grand-père et son grand-père qui vendaient encore la récolte aux grandes maisons telles que l’incontournable Guigal. Le domaine s'étend aujourd’hui sur 2.5 ha répartis sur des terroirs d'exception, notamment le célèbre lieu-dit "Les Grandes Places" situé derrière la Côte Brune. Ce vignoble bénéficie d'une exposition sud-est, offrant aux vignes un ensoleillement généreux et des sols de micaschistes caractéristiques et propices à l'élaboration de vins d'une grande finesse, associant les arômes fruités et minéraux en parfaite harmonie.
Domaine Chave Jean Louis
Domaine Christophe Peyrus
Christophe Peyrus, one of the best winemakers of Pic Saint Loup. This great connoisseur of Pic Saint Loup still works on his favourite chalky terroirs in the Languedoc, which are situated at altitude and therefore among the few to benefit from the famous temperature difference between night and day, whose influence on the chemistry of the grapes is so favourable to the elaboration of great vintages, as it gives them exceptionally rich and complex aromas.
Domaine Clair Bruno
Together with his faithful collaborator and partner Philippe Brun, Bruno Clair makes classic Burgundies that are delicious young and remarkable when aged. The wines impress neither by their colour nor by their power, but they are immediately recognisable by their velvety texture, their flawless density and their persistence.
Domaine Clos Canarelli
Le Clos Canarelli est un domaine emblématique situé au sud de la Corse, à Figari, reconnu pour l’excellence et l’authenticité de ses vins. Fondé en 1993 par Yves Canarelli, le domaine s’étend sur environ 35 hectares, menés en agriculture biologique et biodynamique, avec une attention particulière portée à la préservation des cépages corses traditionnels comme le vermentinu, le niellucciu et le sciaccarellu.
Domaine Clos Cibonne
Situé sur la presqu'île de Saint-Tropez, est une véritable pépite viticole ancrée dans l'histoire et la tradition de la région provençale. Fondé au XVIIIe siècle, ce domaine familial s'étend sur une trentaine d'hectares de vignobles surplombant la Méditerranée. Renommé pour son cépage emblématique, le Tibouren, Clos Cibonne perpétue une viticulture respectueuse de l'environnement, où chaque cuvée reflète la richesse du terroir et le savoir-faire ancestral.
Domaine Clusel Roch
This beautiful 8 hectare estate was created in the middle of the 20th century. Located in the northern part of the Côte Rôtie appellation, it was certified organic in 2002. The vines planted are from massal selections, from old "serines" (the traditional syrah of Ampuis) chosen from "Les Grandes Places", one of the best vineyards of the Côte-Rôtie. Gilbert Clusel and Brigitte Roch look after the Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu vines, while their son Guillaume manages the Coteaux du Lyonnais, located 15 km to the north.
Domaine Coche Dury
Domaine Coche Dury is one of the most exceptional estates in Burgundy, producing legendary wines. Jean-François Coche-Dury is one of the great figures in white wine making in the world. He took over the estate from his father in 1972, and over the years has purchased more and more parcels of vines to reach the current 10.5 hectares, of which 8.5 hectares are planted with Chardonnay and Aligoté grapes. The emphasis is on limiting yields through pruning, which is carried out with extreme care. The same sense of detail is found in the vinification of a perfect Burgundian model. These exceptional wines are too rare to satisfy all wine lovers, but this is an estate that every enthusiast of great Chardonnay must taste once in his life.
Domaine Colombo Jean Luc
Jean-Luc Colombo has long been one of the driving forces behind the Cornas appellation. He has gathered under his name all of his wines, those of the estates he has acquired with other winegrowers or even the vintages resulting from his trading activity. Our preference is for the wines of his Cornas estate, which express themselves in a modern and elegant register. Les Ruchets and La Louvée are particularly sought after.
Domaine Comte Armand
This estate, which enjoys a great reputation, has always produced powerful, rich wines. Firm and tannic during their first years, the famous Pommard wines of the house seem to have gained in refinement under the impulse of Benjamin Leroux. It is nevertheless preferable to wait to enjoy them fully. Its flagship is undoubtedly the Clos des Epeneaux, sought after by all Pinot Noir lovers in the world.
Domaine Comte Senard
Domaine Comte Vogue
Created in 1766, the Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of the oldest estates in Burgundy. Located in Chambolle-Musigny, it is an essential estate in the Côte-d'Or. It has the largest surface area of Musigny, completed by some exceptional crus such as Chambolle-Musigny and has the particularity of producing the rare white Musigny. The wines of this estate are often quoted as an example, both for their regularity, their refinement and their longevity. They honour their terroir with delicacy.
Domaine Comtes Lafon
The Domaine des Comtes Lafon covers various appellations of the Côte de Beaune vineyards in Burgundy, such as the Meursault appellation, and stands out both for the quality of its production and for its worldwide reputation. Created at the end of the 19th century on the initiative of Jules Lafon, a wealthy wine lover, the estate is now run by his great-grandson, Dominique Lafon, with the greatest respect for family traditions, and covers thirteen appellations. The viticulture, which has long tended to preserve the environment, has been officially certified "organic" since 1998, coupled with the essential principles of biodynamics.
Domaine Cotat Pascal
A tiny production, a vineyard admirably placed on the steep slope of the Monts Damnés de Chavignol, heroically cultivated by winch. The harvests take place at very high maturity, and the wines are slow to make, but age admirably. Pascal Cotat tries to keep a maximum of restraint for an optimum evolution. He thus follows in the footsteps of his father Francis, who raised the wines of the domaine to the top of the appellation.
Domaine Courbis
Domaine Coursodon Pierre & Jerome
The Coursodon family has been winemakers since the end of the 19th century. The estate owns vines in the renowned areas of Mauves, the cradle of Saint-Joseph, on granitic soil, a favourite terroir for Syrah. The rest of the estate is spread over the communes of Tournon, Saint-Jean-de-Muzol and Glun.
Domaine Cros Pierre
Pierre Cros has very old Carignan vines planted in 1905, but it was his Cuvée de Syrah "Les Aspres" that convinced us. This is one of the greatest wines of the Languedoc, but Pierre Cros does not send any samples to the press to promote it, with the exception of the Guide Hachette, whose blind tastings by rotating juries suit him. In fact, he gets a "coup de coeur" every year!
Domaine Cuilleron Yves
This winemaker has a rare dynamism. Since the beginning of the decade, he has constantly completed and extended his estate, in Condrieu, Saint-Joseph and Côte-Rotie. Spectacular, the best wines of the range know how to express a real finesse, and to be honest, the Chaillets are part of our top 10 dry white wines.
Domaine Dal Forno Romano
Romano Dal Forno is an extra-terrestrial. What he has achieved in just a few years in the Veneto is simply incredible. His wines, which continue to gain strength vintage after vintage, have set new standards in the region. They display unprecedented levels of complexity and richness, with very serious ageing potential. So forget the image of the run-of-the-mill Valpolicella from the local pizzeria and try the Dal Forno's, which are far superior to the majority of Amarone produced in the region. You won't believe your taste buds!
Domaine Damijan Podversic
Originally from Friuli in Italy, Damijan Podversic vinifies his whites by maceration with the skins to achieve stunning complexity and aromatic freshness. With a total area of 10 hectares, the estate has its main vineyards on Mount Calvario, with 6 hectares planted with ribolla, malvasia and friulano. The viticulture is very careful and attentive, with a search for late harvests and grapes affected by botrytis, in order to obtain more richness of flavour. However, at the end of the maceration and ageing process, the wines are perfectly dry.
Domaine Dauvissat
Domaine David Duband
David Duband a repris le domaine familial en 1991, marquant le début d'une ascension remarquable dans le monde viticole bourguignon. Initialement formé à la "VITI" de Beaune, il a su affiner son art grâce aux précieux conseils de son mentor Robert Jayer et à des stages chez des vignerons renommés. Au fil des années, David Duband a développé une philosophie unique, alliant tradition et innovation, pour créer des vins d'une finesse exceptionnelle.
Domaine David Leclaparte
Domaine De Belliviere
Éric et Christine Nicolas ont été les premiers, au milieu des années 1990, à raviver la flamme éteinte des vins de la Sarthe. Leur fils Clément les a rejoint au domaine familial. Leurs cuvées montrent le potentiel immense de ces terroirs discrets. Comme partout en France, les raisons du succès s'expliquent par une viticulture élitiste, en biodynamie, et une vinification la plus naturelle possible mais scrupuleuse. Le coteaux-du-loir Vieilles Vignes Éparses illustre à merveille le caractère unique, élégamment austère, de ces vins qui évoluent vers une sensation saline extraordinaire avec quelques années en bouteille. Calligramme, issue de vignes de 70 ans, est un autre monument, oscillant entre le sec et le demi-sec selon les millésimes, que tout amateur de grand blanc de Loire doit avoir dans sa cave. Avec leur haut niveau de concentration, les rouges de pineau d'aunis sont parmi les plus aboutis de ce cépage.
Domaine De Cambes
The third property of François Mitjaville, the Domaine is in fact the direct neighbour of Roc de Cambes, in Bourg sur Gironde. Its vines, placed lower than those of Roc, cannot be registered in the AOC Côtes de Bourg, but the Mitjaville touch is there and the wine is of great finesse.
Domaine De Cebene
Conquered by the potential and promise of the schist, Brigitte Chevalier acquired her first plots of vines in 2007, in Faugères, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc. She gave the name Cébène to this adventure, in echo to the goddess of Languedoc who inspired her name to the Cévennes. The north-facing vines, managed organically, and the desire to make "northern wines in the South of France" have enabled the estate to establish itself as the leader in the appellation.
Domaine De Chevalier
The Bernard family spares no effort to maintain this beautiful property in the top tier of the appellation. Thanks to state-of-the-art technical equipment and a perfectly tended vineyard, the wines have been irreproachable for a decade. If the white wine has long been considered as one of the greatest of the region, the red wine is gaining ground with each vintage and is now positioned as one of the best value for money in the whole region.
Domaine De Courcel
Gilles de Courcel put the perfectionist Yves Confuron in charge of production. By "importing" the techniques of the Côte de Nuits to Pommard (such as vatting and whole bunch fermentation), he succeeded in producing the most immediately seductive Pommards, and among the most accomplished. Thanks to his Rugiens and his Grand Clos des Epenots, Michel Bettane calls this estate "the Romanée Conti of the Côte de Beaune"... In all simplicity!
Domaine De l' Aventure
Stéphane Asseo is a demanding and ambitious winemaker, who first worked for almost 20 years in France, before searching in 1996 for the "ideal" terroir to obtain the optimal maturity for the style of wine he wanted to make (perhaps we should say "invent"). He found his happiness in Paso Robles, California, land of the "Rhone Rangers", where he was finally able to begin his "Adventure".
Domaine De L'A
Known as an advisor to many estates in Bordeaux and elsewhere, Stéphane Derenoncourt is also a winemaker. On his small, well-situated property in Sainte Colombe, he applies with passion and talent the same methods he encourages elsewhere, favouring aromatic finesse, the search for balance and silky texture.
Domaine De l'Aurage
A favourite of the Mitjaville family, L'Aurage is one of the appellation's best known wines. Formerly called Château Cadet, this 22-hectare single vineyard benefits from a first-rate clay-limestone soil. The family's know-how, which can be found in Bourg with Roc de Cambes, and in Saint-Émilion with Tertre Rotebœuf, is easily visible: high maturity of the grapes, maturing in new Radoux barrels, and a single cuvée for the whole property. These efforts result in a wine that is typical, consistent and has great ageing potential. Just like what is done on other estates
Domaine De l'Edre
Direct neighbours of Claudine and Hervé Bizeul, of the Clos des Fées, in Vingrau, Pascal Dieunidou and Jérôme Castany joined forces to create this estate from old vines, with a special emphasis on Syrah, which is not so common in Roussillon. The result is quite simply splendid...
Domaine De la Begude
Domaine de la Bégude is a 500 hectare property, which extends over the territory of Cadière d'Azur, a village near Le Castellet, in Provence. It is planted with seven different white and black grape varieties. The vines are located 400 metres above sea level, on the highest point of the Bandol appellation.
Domaine De la Butte
The estate, taken over in 2002, belongs to the same owner as Taille aux Loups, Jacky Blot. Very demanding, always in search of excellence, this great winemaker of charming chenins is slowly changing the habits of the Bourgueillois Cabernet.
Domaine De la Chevalerie
Located in Restigné, in the heart of the Loire Valley and the Bourgueil appellation, Domaine de la Chevalerie is a long family history, which began here nearly 400 years ago. From this lineage of winemakers, the new generation has inherited invaluable know-how and a thorough knowledge of each of the estate's plots. The Cabernet Franc vines are on average 30 to 70 years old. Anxious to preserve the essential balance of their ecosystem, they work according to organic and bio-dynamic principles.
Domaine de La Grange des Pères
Domaine De la Janasse
This large Courthézon property, for generations in the Sabon family, has made great progress over the past decade. The wines are solid, but not lacking in finesse. In addition, the traditional domination of Grenache is well controlled, in order to avoid the classic defects of heaviness and alcoholic finish of this type of wine. The cuvées present a fairly comparable level and impeccable quality.
Domaine De La Mordoree
Domaine de la Porte Saint Jean
Domaine De la Pousse d'Or
In just a few vintages, Patrick Landanger has restored the estate to all the luster and dimension that it enjoyed during the period when Gérard Potel was at the helm, and probably even beyond. La Pousse d'Or has now regained its place at the top of the Burgundian hierarchy. A tasting in the renovated cellars, unique in Burgundy, cannot be forgotten.
Domaine De La Taille Aux Loups
The young wolves of Montlouis owe a lot to Jacky Blot. For nearly 20 years, he has built the reputation of an appellation that suffers from the shadow of Vouvray in terms of notoriety, but which surprises with the quality of its products. Jacky continues on her way. He continues to lead the way while refining his style, whether in bubbles, dry whites or sweet wines.
Domaine De la Vieille Julienne
This estate in one piece is located to the north of the appellation. However, it shares its area over various appellations: 10 hectares in Vin de Pays, 10 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône and 10 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It has been biodynamically grown for five years now.
Domaine De Marcoux
Directed by Catherine and Sophie Armenier, the Domaine de Marcoux imposes itself at the top of the wines of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He turned to biodynamic cultivation very early on. Here, the wines have a rare naturalness and depth, an energy and a power on the palate that do not rely on any breeding tricks. Great classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, marked by the imprint of ripe Grenache aging wonderfully. Despite strong maturities, all the cuvées have found their balance and seem less hot than in the past. The Vieilles Vignes cuvée, the flagship of the range, remains dazzlingly dense and full-bodied, but requires considerable ageing. The whites regularly stand out as the most beautiful wines of the appellation, the tillage has a lot to do with it. They have gained in minerality and salinity. Year after year, the cuvée Lirac becomes an essential value.
Domaine De Montille
Domaine De Pieblanc
Le Domaine de Piéblanc a été créé en 2014 à Caromb au pied du Mont Ventoux par Matthieu PONSON devenu vigneron par passion. Depuis 2022 il s'est établi au pied du village de Gigondas et des Dentelles de Montmirail. Le vignoble est composé de 10 hectares de vignes en AOC Ventoux sur les hauteurs de Caromb à 300m d’altitude, au pied du Mont Ventoux, dans un écrin de verdure préservé. A quelques kilomètres de là, toujours en altitude sur la commune de Suzette, 15 hectares de vignes en terrasse en AOC Beaumes de Venise sur les fameuses Terres du Trias puis 6 hectares en AOC Gigondas – terre de vin par excellence – au pied du fameux village ! En 2021, 7 hectares en AOC Côtes-du-Rhône viennent compléter le vignoble du domaine. Convaincu de l’importance de la terre et du respect de la nature, Matthieu PONSON entame rapidement une conversion en agriculture biologique. Le millésime 2020 sera le premier millésime certifié BIO avec l’obtention du label « Agriculture Biologique ».
Domaine De Pingus
Dominio de Pingus est Peter Sisseck, et Peter Sisseck est Pingus, un vin rouge qui est objet de culte, et l'un des vins les plus recherchés, désirés, jalousés et convoités au monde. Au sein de son projet personnel, débuté avec une superficie de vignobles de cinq hectares sur quatre parcelles, avec des vignes de Tinto Fino de plus d'un demi-siècle d’âge et une petite cave avec 150 fûts pour le vieillissement, il privilégie la micro-vinification, la rigueur et l'esprit artisanal. Pingus a été le premier vin de garage élaboré dans notre pays, et il est également devenu du jour au lendemain le vin le plus cher d’Espagne.
Domaine De Trevallon
Eloi Durrbach took Trévallon out of the controlled appellation logic to be able to include Cabernet-Sauvignon and Syrah equally in his red. The accuracy of the extraction and aging is here at the service of a great wine of astonishing digestibility. Trévallon produces each year, in red as in white, wines which carry very high the colors of Provence.
Domaine De Villaine
Domaine de Villaine is located in Bouzeron, the first village of the Côte Chalonnaise south of Beaune, between the villages of Santenay in the Côte d'Or and Rully and Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise. As early as the Middle Ages, the monks of Cluny planted vines in this small, sunny valley, which enjoys an exceptional terroir. The vines are grown exclusively on the slopes, between 270 and 350 metres in altitude. The poor soils with a high limestone content on these slopes ensure good control of yields and the warm microclimate favours the ripening of the grapes. The very small size of the appellation makes AOC Bouzeron one of the "secrets" of Burgundy.
Domaine Deiss Marcel
Jean-Michel Deiss remains faithful to the path he has set out to follow: to make terroir wines from planted vines. This natural blend of grape varieties remains for him the best definition of the expression of a terroir. A harmony that is made naturally, without a test tube, in the cellar, far from any learned calculation. The result is magnificent. Bravo !
Domaine Delas
Under the leadership of Jacques Grange, the estate has undergone a spectacular revolution in just a few years. Owned by the Champagne company Deutz, Delas has long had a magnificent range of terroirs in the main appellations of the Northern Rhône Valley.
Domaine Des Closiers
The Closiers estate is located in Parnay, in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation. The Closiers were the winegrowers who worked in the vineyards and lived in the troglodytic dwellings at the foot of the hillside. The estate extends over 15 hectares on clay-limestone soil. The vines have an average age of 35 years. About 95% of the vineyard is planted with Cabernet Franc to produce rich, fine AOC Saumur Champigny wines. There are a few parcels of Chenin.
Domaine Des Fosse Seche
Magnificent discovery in Saumur. If the reds, of high level, compete with the best of the region, it is especially by the whites, including the exceptional "Tris de la Chapelle", a late harvest of Chenin vinified dry, that recognition will come. It will undoubtedly be more difficult in a few years to obtain the nectars of the estate, so let's take advantage of it!
Domaine Des Lambrays
The wealthy German owner of Clos des Lambrays has allowed Thierry Brouin to make, for a few vintages, the necessary selections to optimize the quality of the great wine. The result has been an uninterrupted succession of great wines, of an exemplary purity of style, with the inimitable charm of vinification using whole grapes (earning it its third star in the green guide).
Domaine Des Poete
Domaine Des Roches Neuves
Thierry Germain has made the best progress of the Loire domains in red in the last ten years. He builds a contemporary style of Saumur-Champigny which articulates a high maturity of the Cabernets and their aging in wood, while perpetuating a dashing Loire fruitiness. We become aware of the long work undertaken in the vineyards by the team of Michel Chevret, by tasting the simple cuvée of the domain which has gained in pure fruit and maturity.
Domaine Didier Doue
Champagne Didier Doué, in Montgueux near Troyes, production of Champagne using environmentally friendly techniques.
Domaine Donnhoff
Domaine Du Clos De Tart
This estate is fortunate to be the sole owner of one of the most prestigious grand crus of the Côte de Nuits, Clos de Tart. Because of the nature of its soil and its location, the wine combines the vigour of a Clos de la Roche with the aromatic charm of a Bonnes-Mares, but with even more fullness and breed than either of its two neighbours. It can thus appeal to hedonists who want immediate pleasure, and to aesthetes who appreciate the refinement of its texture and tannin.
Domaine Du Clos Des Fees
Élu Meilleur Jeune Sommelier de France à 21 ans, restaurateur et écrivain, Hervé Bizeul tombe amoureux de ces paysages féériques et mystérieux nichés dans le majestueux cirque de Vingrau au pied des Pyrénées Orientales, à proximité de la mer Méditerranée, dans le Roussillon. C'est là qu'Hervé Bizeul décide de fonder avec son épouse Claudine le domaine du Clos des Fées. Après un premier millésime réalisé en 1998, le domaine des Clos des Fées connaîtra une ascension fulgurante. Aujourd’hui, le domaine du Clos des Fées est l’un des plus prestigieux du Languedoc-Roussillon.
Domaine Du Clos Naudin
A true testament to the tenacity of the Foreau family, the Clos Naudin cellar was dug by hand by Armand and was only completed after sixty years of hard work. His descendant, André, took the estate to the top of the appellation until 1982, when his own son Philippe signed his first vintage. If it was established at the time that Clos Naudin was one of the greatest whites of the Loire, Philippe, accompanied by his son Vincent since 2007, in the purest family tradition, confirmed the quality of the wines and further increased their consistency. Philippe and Vincent admirably perpetuate the legend, offering to the tasting frank juices, with a masterly balance and a long and greedy finish. A perfected and mastered recipe for wines that will last for years. Here are some sublime wines from one of the most emblematic estates in the Loire, Clos Naudin.
Domaine Du Coulet
Mathieu Barret has been at the head of this estate since 1998. His vineyard, cultivated biodynamically, is spread out over different terroirs on the cool, windy hillsides of Cornas. With little intervention, Mathieu Barret produces well-controlled wines, not very extracted, with very seductive fruit. The wines have a well-defined style, where power does not rhyme with harshness. These wines are of exemplary consistency.
Domaine Du Pegau
Depuis 1670 nos ascendants puis arrière-grands-parents et grands-parents ont étendu le Domaine FERAUD fils à 22 hectares. Elvire, mariée à Léon Feraud était vigneronne et mère de quatre enfants. Paul, le plus jeune (le cadet), a cultivé le vignoble familial dès l’âge de 14 ans puis, en 1964 il décide de produire son propre vin et commercialise 2000 bouteilles par an.
Domaine Du Roc Des Anges
Marjorie Gallet has established herself in a very short time as a reference in Roussillon. Its red wines of old Grenache and old Carignan, like its white wines, dominated by Grenache Gris, are dazzling. The 1903 Carignan cuvée, the date of "birth" of these old vines in red, and Iglesia Vella in white are to be cited among the most beautiful wines of Roussillon.
Domaine du Tunnel
Fondé par Stéphane Robert en 1994, ce domaine s'est rapidement imposé comme une référence incontournable de l'appellation. Situé sur les coteaux escarpés de Cornas, le domaine du Tunnel bénéficie d'un terroir unique, caractérisé par des sols granitiques qui confèrent aux vins leur minéralité et leur complexité si particulières. Les vignes, principalement plantées de Syrah, s'épanouissent sur ces pentes abruptes, offrant des raisins d'une qualité exceptionnelle. Stéphane Robert, vigneron talentueux et visionnaire, a su magnifier ce terroir grâce à son approche respectueuse de la vigne et sa vinification précise. Son travail minutieux en viticulture et son expertise en cave permettent d'élaborer des vins d'une finesse et d'une élégance rares, tout en préservant la puissance caractéristique des Cornas.
Domaine Dugat Claude
Claude Dugat does not present his wines for group tastings, and his very small production is reserved from one year to the next by passionate and loyal customers. He is one of the great stylists of the Gevrey commune. The usual characteristics of the domaine's wines are a very deep colour, a great velvety texture, and a sensual fruitiness.
Domaine Dugat-Py
Domaine Dujac
Domaine Dujac is located in Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. It was founded in 1967 by Jacques Seysses, the heir to a famous biscuit factory (Belin biscuits), who wanted to go into viticulture. Jacques Seysses spent several years learning viticulture at the Domaine de la Pousse d'Or in Volnay. The estate has been certified organic since 2008.
Domaine Dureuil Janthial
Domaine E.Pira
Domaine Emile Patriarche
Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
Le Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot est une référence emblématique de la Bourgogne pour la viticulture biologique et biodynamique, situé à Beaune, au cœur de la Côte d’Or. Dès les années 1970, la famille Giboulot, sous l’impulsion de Paul puis Emmanuel Giboulot à partir de 1985, s’est engagée avec conviction dans une agriculture respectueuse, bannissant les traitements chimiques bien avant la tendance actuelle. En 1996, le domaine a été converti entièrement à la biodynamie, ce qui en fait un pionnier du mouvement en Bourgogne. Le domaine s’étend aujourd’hui sur 12 hectares, répartis principalement en Côte de Beaune (notamment sur les lieux-dits La Grande Châtelaine, Les Pierres Blanches et La Combe d’Eve), mais également sur les appellations Saint-Romain, Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Rully Premier cru « La Pucelle ».
Domaine Ente Arnaud
Domaine Esmonin
Located in Gevrey-Chambertin, this estate was founded by Sylvie Esmonin. An agricultural engineer, she first worked as an oenologist in several estates before joining the family estate, then called Michel Esmonin (after her father) and then Michel Esmonin et Fille, in the 1990s. In 1998, she started making her own wines. The entire estate is organically cultivated and covers part of the famous Clos Saint-Jacques premier cru, a 1.60 hectare parcel in a single block. Clos Saint Jacques is one of the jewels of Gevrey Chambertin.
Domaine Eugenie
Domaine Faiveley
Solidly built around a dense but austere substance, the wines of the house are weakly colored, with a discreet but frank fruit which only appears after more or less long aging depending on the terroir. The arrival of Bernard Hervet, former manager of Bouchard Père & Fils, has been very beneficial and the ratings given to recent vintages are the most striking demonstration of this.
Domaine Ferraton
Recently bought by Mr. Chapoutier, the Ferraton house provides him with a particularly complementary range with magnificent, very digestible and aromatic wines, a little like the great Burgundies, without looking for the power that the wines of the parent company sometimes offer. As far as we are concerned, we were conquered.
Domaine Fevre William
Acquired by the Beaune house Bouchard Père et Fils, this estate has a vast vineyard with a unique palette of great Chabilis terroirs, valued thanks to meticulous organization. The house produces pure, very well defined and clean Chablis with serious respect for the terroir in the expression of minerality. It is, with François Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat, the third great name of Chablis.
Domaine Fontaine Gagnard
Domaine Foradori
The region of Trentino-Alto Adige, in the North of Italy, is undoubtedly more known for its skiers than for its wines. And when it comes to wine, we tend to think of whites. However, even if the local red grape variety, Teroldego, often produces rather rustic wines, with animal aromas, it reveals itself to be extraordinarily fine and complex after a passage through the nimble fingers of Elisabeth Foradori. It is a revelation with each new tasting. The top-of-the-range "Granato" cuvée is undoubtedly one of the great Italian wines.
Domaine François Carillon
The François Carillon estate is a family vineyard whose history dates back to the 16th century. François Carillon has been working at the estate since 1988, and is the son of 15 generations of winegrowers. The vineyard has 6.5 hectares of vines on clay-limestone soils. The vineyard is located in the village of Puligny-Montrachet, a commune in the Côte d'Or department in Burgundy. Its altitude is between 230 and 390 m. The grapes are harvested by hand.
Domaine François Chidaine
François Chidaine comes from a family of winegrowers from the Montlouis-sur-Loire appellation. Since his debut in 1989, François Chidaine has become a major player in Loire whites, an outstanding stylist now revered by many other winemakers. He is one of those who revealed Montlouis, his original stronghold. In the early 2000s, it expanded to Vouvray, with in particular the takeover of Clos Baudoin from the Poniatowski family. Helped by his wife Manuéla, François has never ceased to refine the vinification and maturing, carrying out very demanding work in the vines certified biodynamic since 1999. The wines of France are in fact the vouvrays which, vinified outside of their appellation area, cannot claim it. A must-see estate for anyone who loves the great expressions of Chenin from the Loire region.
Domaine François Lumpp
Domaine G&J Bott
Domaine Gaillard Pierre
Without faltering, Pierre Gaillard continues to produce quality wines. A dynamic and intelligent winemaker, he has been producing exciting wines for several years now, which never lack substance or potential. He is now one of the safest values in the Northern Rhône Valley. Long known for its fine Condrieu wines, it is just as well known today for its deep Côte Rotie and exemplary Saint-Joseph wines.
Domaine Gaja
An emblematic estate in Piedmont, leader of a "new vinification" and of the exploitation of French grape varieties in this region dominated by nebbiolo. Angelo Gaja is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures in Italian wine, who has contributed to the international reputation of the great Piedmontese wines, particularly Barbaresco and Barolo
Domaine Galardi
Galardi is a cult estate located in the northwest of Campania. Aglianico and piedirosso are grown around Sessa Aurunca, in vineyards set on volcanic slopes with sea views. These grapes make up the blend of the estate's only wine, 'Terra di Lavoro', which means land of work. Initially, the estate served as a hobby for the heir cousins. But after meeting Riccardo Cotarella, the famous oenologist, they decided to fully exploit the potential of the family heritage, a few hectares of vineyards on the volcanic slopes of Roccamonfina.
Domaine Ganevat
Domaine Gangloff
Yves Gangloff est incontestablement un artiste. D’origine alsacienne et passionné de musique, il rejoint son frère Pierre, peintre à Ampuis, dans les années 80. C’est là qu’il rencontre sa future femme, Mathilde avec laquelle il lancera le domaine et produira ses propres vins à partir de 1992. D’abord sur Condrieu et Côte-Rôtie, il acquerra plus tard des vignes sur Saint-Joseph. Après le décès de Mathilde, en 2011, ses enfants Loup et surtout Elsa se sont progressivement impliqués et c’est aujourd’hui Elsa qui dirige avec son père la production et de la distribution des vins issus des 9 hectares que compte aujourd’hui le domaine. Aujourd’hui très recherchés à travers le monde, les vins sont devenus mythiques et très difficile à acquérir.
Domaine Gauby
Since his beginnings in the mid-1980s, Gérard Gauby, a very demanding winemaker, has pursued his permanent quest for perfectly balanced Mediterranean wine. It has gone through several periods which have gradually taken it to the top of the Roussillon wines. In recent years, under the leadership of his son Lionel, a new important (and risky) shift has been taken towards a style of tense, svelte and incredibly digestible red and white wines, which enchant with their freshness. Lionel's role model is none other than Rayas. It is certainly not us who will encourage him to change it.
Domaine Gaumont Eric
Domaine Geantet Pansiot
Vincent Geantet joined his father in 1977, then took over entirely from him in 1989. We particularly appreciate the digestible and elegant character of these wines, with undeniable successes for several vintages.
Domaine Gerin
Passionate winemaker of Ampuis, Jean-Michel Gérin is one of the best producers of Côte Rôtie. Its wines are models, in particular the two top-of-the-range cuvées La Landonne and Les Grandes Places. The second, less rich but more mineral than the first, impresses us with its value for money.
Domaine Gerin Jean Michel
Domaine Gilles Guerrin
Domaine Girardin
Starting with just 2 hectares of vines in the early 1980s, Vincent Girardin has developed his estate over the years. Established since 2003 in his new cellar in Meursault, he can now successfully carry out his two activities as winegrower and merchant. The level of production is remarkably regular with wines that display a beautiful expression and great purity of body.
Domaine Giuliani
Domaine Goisot
In the heart of northern Burgundy, Domaine Goisot attaches great importance to respecting nature. This family conviction has enabled the estate to keep vines over 90 years old and to be certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter). Goisot wines are available in reds and whites, from different "Climats", including the inevitable Chablis, and are renowned for their aromatic complexity and minerality.
Domaine Gonon Pierre
Cette propriété de Mauves atteint un niveau d’excellence auquel peu de domaines peuvent prétendre en appellation Saint-Joseph, en blanc comme en rouge. Il faut dire que les deux frères, Pierre et Jean Gonon, sont de fins viticulteurs et vinificateurs. Une viticulture exemplaire en coteaux (en bio) engendre des vins puissants, aux saveurs extrêmes et sans maquillage, dans la plus grande pureté des syrahs septentrionales et des roussannes et marsannes issues de sélections massales de vieilles vignes, donnant des blancs (Les Oliviers) incroyablement parfumés.
Domaine Gourt De Mautens
Highly prized by connoisseurs, Jérôme Bressy's Rasteaus are models within their appellation. By adjusting the maturity and the concentrations, the wines are now more digestible. They have gained in finesse and elegance of tannins, without losing in constitution or depth. The style today is very much in point.
Domaine Grand Peyruchet
Domaine Grand Verdus
Domaine Grasso Alessio
Domaine Gravner
Domaine Grivot
Domaine Groffier Robert
Domaine Gros Frere & Soeur
Domaine Guffens-Heynen
A few years after leaving their Flanders, Maine and Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen bought a few plots of vines on the heights of Pierreclos in 1979. They bring in high quality grapes, which are vinified with a master hand. The wines reach the heights of quality, and many consider JM. Guffens as the greatest Chardonnay winemaker in the world, but unfortunately very few are produced.
Domaine Guigal
The success of the Guigal family is an example for all winegrowers in France. In just three generations, Etienne, Marcel and Philippe Guigal have created and developed what stands out today as one of the greatest wine-growing successes of the last fifty years. years. The wines are made with high standards and regularity.
Domaine Hauvette
Fondé au pied des Alpilles à proximité de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence en 1988 par Dominique Hauvette, ancienne juriste devenue vigneronne, ce domaine s’étend aujourd’hui sur environ 13 ha, cultivés en biodynamie et certifiés depuis 2003. Profondément connectée à la vigne et à la garrigue, Dominique applique une agriculture exigeante avec des rendements réduits, des vendanges manuelles et des élevages en cuve, en œuf béton ou en foudre pour servir au mieux l’expression originelle du terroir.
Domaine Henri Boillot
Domaine Boilot is a family affair: father and son work together. Both make great wines: the first in white, the other in red, each wine reflecting the personality of its winemaker. The estate is strategically located in Meursault, between two major appellations: Puligny Montrachet for the Chardonnay and Volnay for the Pinot Noir.
Domaine Henri Gouges
For nearly a century, generations have succeeded one another at the Henri Gouges estate, defending and enhancing the wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Specialising in Pinot Noir, the estate has 14 hectares of vines, exclusively in Nuits St Georges. They also produce "Pinot Gouges", a white Pinot discovered by Henri Gouges. The vines are on average 50 years old and are cultivated organically. The volume of production is linked to the climatic conditions and the method of cultivation favours quality and respect for the terroirs at the expense of quantity.
Domaine Hilberg Pasquero
Less known, and perhaps less sought after outside Italy than the wines of Domenico Clerico, Bruno Giacosa, Paolo Scavino, Armando Parusso, Luciano Sandrone or the three Conternos, the estate's wines are progressing and increasingly deserve dwells on it.
Domaine Horizons
Domaine Hubert Lamy
Le Domaine Hubert Lamy, fondé en 1973 à Saint-Aubin en Bourgogne, est aujourd'hui dirigé par Olivier Lamy, fils du fondateur. La famille Lamy cultive la vigne dans la région depuis 1640, transmettant un savoir-faire unique sur plusieurs générations. Le domaine s'étend sur environ 18,5 hectares, répartis principalement sur les appellations prestigieuses de Saint-Aubin, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet et Santenay.
Domaine Hubert Lignier
Domaine Huet
Whatever the nature of the vintage or the wines (sparkling included), the quality is always extraordinary, in line with the excellence of the terroirs. The chiseledness in the contours of the cuvées, the precision in the mineral nuances are unique in the Loire. Since its acquisition in 2004 by Anthony Hwang, Noël Pinguet has remained at the head of the estate, for the better.
Domaine Humbert Freres
The Humbert Frères estate benefits from one of the most prestigious terroirs of Burgundy red wines: Gevrey-Chambertin. Cousins of the Dugat family, Frédéric and Emmanuel Humbert have been running this estate since 1989. Colourful and powerful, their wines never go unnoticed and reveal themselves after a few years of ageing. The strong point of the estate is its remarkable series of elegant, highly recommendable premier crus. With its seven hectares, the Humbert Frères estate is relatively modest in size. This does not prevent it from producing great red wines of the Côte de Nuits.
Domaine Isabel Ferrando
Le Domaine Isabel Ferrando, jadis connu sous le nom de Saint Préfert, s’impose aujourd’hui comme une figure majeure de Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Installé au sud de l’appellation, sur des terroirs complexes mêlant galets roulés, graviers, argile bleue et sables, il s’inscrit dans une double tradition : celle des pionniers – le domaine fut l’un des premiers à embouteiller ses vins dans les années 1930 – et celle d’un artisanat résolument tourné vers l’avenir.
Domaine Jaboulet Aine
Founded in 1834, Maison Jaboulet has for a long time embodied the grandeur of the wines of Tain l'Hermitage. In 2006, it came under the control of the Frey family. Significant investments have been made in the cellars, as well as a replanting program. The Hermitage cuvée "La Chapelle" has entered the pantheon of the greatest wines of France, and its 1961 vintage has produced one of the most sought-after bottles in the world today.
Domaine Jadot Louis
The tandem of Pierre-Henry Gagey and Jacques Lardière, at the head of the Louis Jadot house, is flawlessly efficient. He has certainly made it the most regular trade in Burgundy for at least three decades. The white wines here have a particular cachet and a beautiful energy, the reds need time to express themselves.
Domaine Jamet
Domaine Jardins de Fleury
Le domaine Jardin de Fleury est un jeune vignoble situé à Thouars, dans le département des Deux-Sèvres. Il a été créé en 2016 par Carole Kohler, une vigneronne passionnée qui a décidé de se lancer dans l'aventure de la viticulture. Le domaine est implanté sur un terroir unique, constitué de sols argilo-calcaires et de sables. Les vignes sont cultivées selon les principes de l'agriculture biologique et biodynamique. Le domaine Jardin de Fleury produit actuellement deux vins : un vin rouge, le "Jardin", et un vin blanc, le "Jardin de Loire". Ces vins sont tous deux élaborés à partir de cépages locaux, le cabernet franc et le chenin blanc. Le "Jardin" est un vin rouge sec, fruité et élégant. Il présente des arômes de fruits rouges, de fleurs et d'épices. Le "Jardin de Loire" est un vin blanc sec, frais et minéral. Il présente des arômes de fruits blancs, de fleurs et de pierre à fusil. Les vins du domaine Jardin de Fleury sont encore jeunes, mais ils ont déjà reçu de nombreux prix et distinctions. Ils sont en train de se faire une place de choix sur le marché des vins de qualité.
Domaine Jaume
Domaine Jean Rene Germanier
Le Domaine Jean-René Germanier se situe à Vétroz, au cœur du Valais suisse, dans le hameau de Balavaud. Fondé en 1896 par Urbain Germanier, il appartient aujourd’hui à la troisième et quatrième génération, menée par Jean-René Germanier et son neveu Gilles Besse, tous deux œnologues passionnés. L’histoire du domaine débute avec Urbain Germanier, pionnier de la viticulture valaisanne. Son fils Francis crée ensuite, dans les années 1940, la célèbre eau-de-vie « Bon Père William » après un orage dévastateur ayant ruiné sa récolte de poires. Ce produit marquera durablement l’identité de la maison avant que la production viticole ne reprenne le dessus à partir des années 1980. Le domaine cultive aujourd’hui environ 11 hectares. Précurseurs en production intégrée et en viticulture biologique, Germanier et Besse privilégient le respect du terroir et de la nature, avec un enherbement naturel, des rendements limités et une vinification précise pour chaque parcelle. L’ensemble des pratiques vise à obtenir des raisins d’une maturité optimale.
Domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot
Le domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot est un domaine viticole familial situé à Savigny-lès-Beaune, en Côte-d'Or, en France. Il est dirigé par Jean-Michel Giboulot, qui est à la tête du domaine depuis 1996. Le domaine s'étend sur 12 hectares de vignes plantés en pinot noir, chardonnay et aligoté. Les vignes du domaine sont conduites en agriculture biologique depuis 2010. La vinification et l'élevage sont réalisés de manière traditionnelle, avec un minimum d'interventions. Les vins frappent par leur finesse et leur suavité. Le domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot est un excellent exemple de domaine familial bourguignon qui produit des vins de grande qualité.
Domaine Joblot
Domaine Joseph Drouhin
Domaine Juillot
Domaine Jules Desjourneys
Domaine Klein Constantia
Domaine la Manufacture
Domaine La Peira en Damaisela
La Pèira en Damaisèla s'est hissé sans conteste, et seulement en quelques années, parmi l'élite des vins du Languedoc. Tous les vins affichent une qualité et une régularité sans faille, millésime après millésime. Le nom du domaine provient d'un proverbe de maçon occitan "plaçar una pèira en damaisèla", littéralement placer une pierre en demoiselle (avec sa plus belle face à l'extérieur), qui démontre toute la volonté du domaine d'extraire de la nature la quintessence de ce qu'elle peut nous délivrer.
Domaine La Terrasse D' Elise
Near Aniane, on the best terroirs of Languedoc, Xavier Braujou produces high-class wines, with low yields and long ageing. The Elise cuvée in particular deserves to be considered as one of the great wines of the region.
Domaine Labet Francois
Domaine Lamarche Francois
The Domaine François Lamarche is located in the prestigious village of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy. It has 11 hectares of vineyards in about ten appellations and is one of the most confidential and most renowned in Burgundy. It owns exceptional plots of land in the most beautiful appellations of the Côte de Nuits, including the Grand Cru Monopole "La Grande Rue", 1.65 hectares nestled in the middle of the Romanée-Conti and Tâche plots. The entire estate has been managed organically since 2010, with a real concern for the protection of plant material.
Domaine Lamborghini
It was in 1971 that Ferrucio Lamborghini, the famous car manufacturer, bought “La Fiorita”, a property located on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, near Lake Trasimeno. Vines of Sangiovese, Gamay and Merlot were planted, the cellars were built in 1975, and the marketing of wine began at that time. But it was under the impetus of his daughter, Patrizia Lamborghini, that the estate really took off in the mid-1990s. Since then, most of the vineyards have been replanted, eliminating the white varieties and favoring Sangiovese and Merlot. . The constant search for quality and the very fine work of Ricardo Cotarella have ended up making the world reputation of this area, beyond the curiosity of the name of Lamborghini and its legend.
Domaine Landeau
Domaine Laurent Dominique
A fine connoisseur of Burgundy, Dominique Laurent is unbeatable when it comes to finding the cuvée from old vines in an impossible place. He knew how to give breeding its nobility to sublimate these superb raw materials of formwork. Anxious to find the great pre-war Burgundies, he positioned his Grand-Echezeaux, his Bonnes-Mares and his Clos-de-Vougeot in the firmament of Burgundy wines.
Domaine Le Soula
On the beautiful high-altitude granite terraces of the Fenouillèdes region (north of Maury), where fresh, mineral white wines have been produced for a long time, Gérard Gauby and a few associates set up a second estate in the late 1990s. Soula produces 6.5 hectares of white wines in local wine. The success of Soula demonstrates the ability of these highlands to produce mineral whites.
Domaine Le Vieux Donjon
Domaine Leflaive
This friendly medium-sized house has always specialized in white wines. The expert and regular vinifications of Franck Grux have won the loyalty of many amateurs and professionals, who often do not know enough how the reds are just as cared for here.
Domaine Leroy
This prestigious estate, set up by Lalou Bize-Leroy, brings together the vines of the former Noellat and Rémy properties: nine grands crus and seven premier crus cover the best hillsides of the Côte-d'Or, from Corton to Chambertin. The vines are cultivated according to the principles of biodynamics and produce minute quantities of grapes, but of a quality without any known equivalent in the world in terms of pinot noir, DRC apart.
Domaine les Aurelles
Domaine Levet
Domaine Liber Pater Denarius
Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes
Domaine Luneau Papin
Le domaine Luneau-Papin est situé en Loire-Atlantique. Il est implanté sur les rives de la Sèvre Nantaise, un affluent de la Loire. Cette situation géographique particulière ainsi que le terroir du domaine constitué de sols argilo-calcaires confèrent aux vins du domaine des caractéristiques uniques. Monique et Pierre Luneau ont transmis le domaine à leur fils Pierre-Marie et à leur belle-fille Marie en 2018. Les 40 hectares du domaine Luneau-Papin sont cultivées selon les principes de l'agriculture biologique, aujourd'hui certifiés biodynamiques. Le très caractéristique Melon de Bourgogne est de loin le cépage le plus cultivé. Le Domaine produit des muscadets de terroir qui s'inscrivent au sommet de l'appellation, de grand blancs de garde du Pays Nantais.
Domaine Lush Blush
Domaine Madeloc
Pierre Gaillard took over this multifaceted 29-hectare estate in 2002 and applied revolutionary methods for Banyuls of vine management, inspired by his work in Côte Rôtie. The plots close to the sea, open to the sea winds, bring a lot of freshness to the whites and rosés, those located at the bottom of the valley, which are warmer, are more conducive to the production of natural sweet wines.
Domaine Magnien Frederic
It is necessary to make the distinction here between the wines of trade, even if they are vinified by the talented and energetic Frédéric Magnien, and those of the property remained under the name of his father, Michel Magnien, where a better control of the vines easily explains their extra finesse and precision. Progress is steady and the level reached is already spectacular.
Domaine Magnien Michel
Today, at Domaine Michel Magnien et Fils, 9 ha 70 of vines are cultivated in the Grands Crus, Premiers Crus, Villages and regional appellations. The quality of Michel Magnien's wines reflects the meticulous attention he and his son, Frédéric, give to their vines.
Domaine Marc Colin
Domaine Marchesi Di Barolo
Domaine Marques de Murrieta
Domaine Marquis d'Angerville
Domaine Mas Jullien
Situé au cœur du village de Jonquière sur les Terrasses-du-Larzac, le Mas Jullien a été fondé en 1985 par Olivier Jullien. Le domaine a longtemps fait figure d’oasis de qualité dans un océan de productivisme. Il est vite devenu l'un des porte-étendards des vins haut-de-gamme du Languedoc. Olivier Jullien exploite aujourd’hui 18 hectares de vignes en rouge à base de Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault et Grenache, et 5 hectares en blanc principalement plantés en Carignan blanc, Grenache blanc, et Chenin. Les différentes parcelles présentent des qualités de sols variées, avec du Calcaire, de l’argile, des schistes ou du sable. Certaines d’entre elles sont situées à 900 m d’altitude. Cette variété de sols et de climats permet d’obtenir une grande diversité aromatique. Les rendements sont plutôt faibles et le domaine a longtemps été reconnu en agriculture biologique & biodynamique avant qu’Olivier Jullien ne reprenne sa liberté vis-à-vis de la certification.
Domaine Masciarelli
Domaine Mauro Molino
Domaine Maurodos San Roman
Domaine Mee Godard
Domaine Mellot Alphonse
Like the 18 generations of merchant winegrowers who preceded him, Alphonse Mellot cultivates a taste for great wines. Alphonse has worked hard on the vines and, with an excellent team, hoisted La Moussière into the elite of world viticulture.
Domaine Meo-Camuzet
It is one of the most prestigious addresses in Burgundy, between classicism and modernity. The wines of Jean-Nicolas Méo are highly sought after throughout the world, with particular mention to the great terroirs of Vosne Romanée (Richebourg, Cros Parantoux, Brûlées, etc.). As far as we are concerned, we also strongly recommend his Nuits Saint-Georges and Clos Vougeot, absolutely remarkable and often more affordable.
Domaine Miani
Domaine Michel Adrien
Domaine Minuty
Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret
Vincent Mongeard, as passionate as his ancestors, is not only committed to maintaining and embellishing the family estate, but also to expanding it as soon as an opportunity arises, in order to widen the range of the estate. The estate covers about 30 hectares, spread over 35 appellations, producing Chardonnay, but also and essentially red wines from Pinot Noir in the best finages of the Côte. The vineyard is located on the mid-slopes, facing south-east on clay-limestone soils.
Domaine Montevertine
Domaine Montevetrano
Domaine Moreau Naudet
Domaine Moreau Naudet was taken over in 1993 by Stéphane and Virginie Moreau. When the husband passed away suddenly in 2016, Virginie courageously took over and has kept the famous style of her husband's wines. Located in Chablis, Moreau Naudet covers an area of 22.5 hectares planted exclusively with Chardonnay grapes. The vines are on average about 30 years old, and are carefully worked without insecticide or anti-rot treatments. No chemicals are used, all processes are organic and treatments are biodynamic.
Domaine Morella
Domaine Mortet Denis
Through hard work in the vineyard and a modern style of winemaking, Denis Mortet has helped set new standards for Pinot Noirs that are too often lean, watered down and tasteless. This great perfectionist and meticulous winemaker has left his mark on the last fifteen years in Burgundy. Disappeared too soon, it is now his son, Arnaud, who has the privilege of continuing his work.
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg
Domaine Mugnier
The Domaine J.F Mugnier, located in Chambolle-Musigny, has not always had its current reputation. Set up by Frédéric Mugnier, a Dijon liquor maker, in 1863, the estate first sold its wines under the simple label "Château Chambolle-Musigny". The estate changed radically in 2004, increasing from 4 to 14 hectares with the reintegration of the Clos de la Maréchale in Nuits-Saint-Georges, which had been leased for fifty-three years, and on which a confidential production of white wine was born. This monopoly completes the other vineyards located on the best terroirs of Chambolle-Musigny: Musigny, in the centre of Grand-Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Les Amoureuses, Les Fuées. In his wines, Frédéric Mugnier favours finesse to express the terroir with consistency and precision.
Domaine Mure
Le Domaine Muré est né au 17ème siècle à côté de Rouffach, au sud de Colmar. Dirigé aujourd’hui par Véronique Muré et son frère Thomas, il s’étend sur 28 ha dont 12 sur le seul Clos Saint-Landelin, une parcelle en monopole située sur la face sud du grand cru Vorbourg. Outre le Vorbourg, le domaine possède également des vignes sur le grand cru voisin, le Zinnkoepfle. Passé maitre dans la production de superbes vins de Pinot Noir, le Domaine Muré a été le premier à investir dans ce cépage rouge auquel personne ne croyait. Le réchauffement climatique et la passion d’une nouvelle génération de vignerons alsaciens leur a donné raison mais, pour autant, ils n’ont jamais oublié que l’Alsace est aussi et avant tout une terre de grands vins blancs !
Domaine Nervi
Domaine Nicolas Peyraud
Nicolas Perrault, makes great Burgundy wines in the Maranges 1er cru and Santenay appellations on the Côte de Beaune. This tiny family estate was taken over by Nicolas Perrault in 2012. On his 4 hectares of vines he makes solid, full-bodied wines, with generous substance, from perfectly ripe berries located on the beautiful climates (brown and limestone marl) south of Santenay, in Dezize-lès-Maranges. Accessible, elegant wines with good ageing potential.
Domaine Nicolas Rossignol
Nicolas Rossignol created his own structure in 1997 and has been improving ever since. In 2011, he acquired a new winery in Beaune, which allows him to carry out fine maturation. In his own words, he has moved from "extraction to infusion" to reveal the best expression of the terroir of each of his wines.
Domaine Noellat Georges
Domaine Ogier
Michel Ogier gave way to his son Stéphane to run the family estate of 11 hectares, 4 of which are located on the most beautiful plots of Côte Rôtie. The cuvées Belle Hélène, in Côte Brune, and Lancement, in Côte Blonde, are among the "must" of the appellation, in the same way as the famous Mouline, Landonne or Turque de Guigal. It is enough to taste them to understand that they can also sometimes be superior to them.
Domaine Omina Romana
Domaine Ornellaia
Le Domaine Ornellaia, fondé en 1981 près de Bolgheri sur la côte toscane, est l’un des plus prestigieux crus italiens modernes. Créé par le Marquis Lodovico Antinori, il s'inspire des grands Bordeaux pour élaborer des vins d'assemblage aux cépages bordelais : cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc et petit verdot. Depuis 2005, le domaine appartient à la famille Frescobaldi, une dynastie toscane réputée, qui a renforcé l’excellence du vignoble. Le terroir bénéficie d’un microclimat idéal, entre influence maritime et collines protectrices, favorisant une maturité optimale et une complexité aromatique puissante et élégante. Les vins d’Ornellaia marient finesse, équilibre et profondeur, avec une capacité exceptionnelle de garde. Guidé par les œnologues Axel Heinz et Michel Rolland, le domaine allie tradition et innovation dans une quête constante d’excellence. Ornellaia est une valeur sûre pour les amateurs de grands crus toscans raffinés, réputée pour son style méditerranéen élégant et sa constance qualitative qui séduit collectionneurs et passionnés à travers le monde.
Domaine Oro
Domaine Ott
Domaine Partage Gilles Berlioz
Domaine Pataille Sylvain
Sylvain Pataille is a hard worker: from a single hectare rented in 1999, this passionate supporter of the terroirs of Marsannay now owns 17 hectares of vines. Rigorous, the winegrower works his vines with horses, keeps a proportion of whole grapes and is committed to ageing his wines for a long time, sometimes more than two years, almost without sulphur. These wines deserve to be discovered!
Domaine Penfolds
Domaine Perrot-Minot
A strong advocate of the notion of terroir, Christophe Perrot-Minot strives to preserve its full expression, and to produce wines that reveal all its complexity. Pure and balanced wines, with incredible finesse and great digestibility, which are part of a tradition of classic and ageless wines.
Domaine Peyre Rose
Le Domaine Peyre Rose, créé par Marlène Soria au début des années 1980, est situé entre Béziers et Montpellier, sur les hauteurs de Saint-Pargoire. Ce domaine de 25 hectares est cultivé en agriculture biologique et produit des vins rouges et blancs réputés. La syrah est le cépage dominant, représentant 70% de l'encépagement des rouges. Les vins de domaine sont connus pour leurs élevages très longs, pouvant atteindre jusqu'à 10 ans avant commercialisation. Le domaine produit quatre cuvées : trois rouges (Belle Léone, Les Cistes, Marlène n°3) et un blanc (Oro). Grâce à son travail acharné, Marlène Soria est aujourd'hui considérée comme l'une des meilleures vigneronnes du monde.
Domaine Pilon Julien
Installé à Chavanay, Julien Pilon dirige une petite structure spécialisée dans la production de vins blancs secs dans la vallée du Rhône, région réputée pour produire des vins hétérogènes. Cependant, il a également produit quelques références en vins rouges. Julien Pilon propose aujourd'hui quelques-uns des vins les plus réputés de la Vallée du Rhône, notamment Crozes-Hermitage et Saint-Peray pour les blancs, et Saint-Joseph et Côte-Rôtie pour les rouges. Le domaine de Julien Pilon produit des vins fins, récompensés d'un prix spécial dans le Meilleur Guide des Vins de France.
Domaine Pinard Vincent
Le Domaine Vincent Pinard est situé à Bué au coeur du Sancerrois. C'est un domaine familial qui existe depuis des générations. Il couvre aujourd'hui une superficie de 17 hectares. Le Domaine fonctionne de manière traditionnelle, avec une approche biologique. Il n'utilise pas d'herbicides ni de pesticides et fait du désherbage. Les vendanges se font à la main, les rendements sont faibles et les raisins sont très sains. C'est grâce à ce travail professionnel que Le Domaine Vincent Pinard propose des cuvées d'exception.
Domaine Pio Cesare
Domaine Pithon Olivier
In less than ten years, Olivier Pithon has become one of the leading winegrowers in the region. With the greatest respect for the terroirs and native grape varieties, he produces authentic and upright wines, inspired by the wines of Gérard & Lionel Gauby.
Domaine Ponsot
One of the most famous areas of the Côte de Nuits, undisputed specialist in Clos de la Roche, of which it is the largest producer. The wines are harvested very late and, in a successful year, have a considerable breadth of flavor. It is better to keep them for at least ten years to make the most of them.
Domaine Prieur Jacques
The brilliant oenologist of the house, Nadine Gublin, has largely contributed to making this estate an essential reference in Burgundy. It must be said that it has an impressive list of prestigious vintages. A great Burgundian reference.
Domaine Quintarelli
Le Domaine Quintarelli est historique & emblématique de l'appellation Valpolicella et de l’Italie. C’est un domaine que l’on peut comparer à celui d'Henri Bonneau à Châteauneuf du Pape, ou même au Domaine Leflaive en Bourgogne. Francesco fait partie des personnages forts qui ont marqué l'histoire de la viticulture mondiale en produisant de grands vins & dont l'empreinte dans l’histoire continue encore aujourd’hui et j’espère… pour longtemps !
Domaine Ramonet
Domaine Raveneau
Domaine Rinaldi Francesco
Domaine Romain Jambon
Le Domaine Romain Jambon est un domaine familial situé à Odenas, au pied du mont Brouilly, exploité par Romain Jambon, quatrième génération de vignerons. Le domaine couvre environ 10 hectares en AOC Brouilly et Beaujolais-Villages où le cépage Gamay règne en maître. Depuis 2019, la propriété est en conversion biologique, avec des vignes âgées de 50 à 60 ans, offrant des vins frais, légers et fruités qui expriment le terroir volcanique unique de la région. Les cuvées les plus emblématiques sont « Les Éronnes » et « Les Vieux Ceps », reconnues pour leur caractère gourmand et leur grande buvabilité.
Domaine Rostaing
Héritier d’une longue lignée de vignerons, Pierre Rostaing a pris la suite de son père, René qui avait déjà porté le domaine familial au sommet de l'appellation Côte-Rôtie en élaborant des vins d'une grande finesse, issus des plus beaux terroirs de la région. Le domaine s’étend aujourd’hui sur environ 7 hectares, avec des parcelles prestigieuses telles que La Landonne, Côte Blonde et La Viallière. Pierre est reconnu pour son approche respectueuse du terroir, combinant traditions et modernité, notamment par l’élevage subtil en fûts qui magnifie le caractère des vins sans masquer l’expression unique de la Syrah. Les vins du domaine se distinguent par leur équilibre et séduisent les amateurs par leur structure soyeuse et leurs arômes complexes de fruits noirs, d’épices et de violette, associés à un potentiel de garde exceptionnel. Ils comptent à coup sûr parmi les plus grands vins de la vallée du Rhône et ils raviront également les amateurs de grands Bourgognes. En parallèle, Pierre dirige également le domaine Puech Noble près de Nîmes où il produit avec le même talent des vins d’un remarquable rapport qualité-prix à partir des cépages Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache et Rolle…
Domaine Roty Joseph
Joseph Roty produces high quality wines with exceptional aging potential. From the simple Marsannay, to the now legendary Charmes Chambertin Très Vieilles Vignes, the entire range is impeccable, and requests are increasing in France and abroad.
Domaine Rouget Emmanuel
Domaine Roulot
Connu pour ses extraordinaires vins de Meursault, Jean-Marc Roulot élabore également des liqueurs remarquables qui capturent l'essence de son art.
Domaine Roumier
Domaine Rousseau Armand
In charge of the Domaine for several years, Eric Rousseau quickly allowed him to confirm his status as an icon of the Gevrey Chambertin commune. The exceptional vine heritage is perfectly served by very precise vinifications, and regular in quality. The wines, silky, elegant and complex at the same time, are among the finest expressions of Pinot Noir in the world.
Domaine Sabon Roger
Domaine Saouma
Domaine Sauzet Etienne
Gérard Boudot and Benoît Rifault masterfully manage this beautiful estate, which was one of the first to combine the production of its wines with a high-quality trading activity. His great regularity and the high standards that prevail here have contributed to making him famous throughout the world. The style of the wines combines great purity of expression, finesse and elegance, without however lacking in aging potential.
Domaine Selosse Jacques
Domaine Sérafin
This small artisanal estate, located in Gevrey Chambertin, is on the way to becoming a new reference in the commune, which already has Rousseau, Trapet, Dugat, Dugat-Py and other Roty... Excuse the pun! The style is rich, the texture is opulent, the flavours are generous... In short, the grapes are ripe. But it is above all in the quality of the maturation that the wines of the domain stand out from the norm.
Domaine Serafino Enrico
Domaine Serol
Carine et Stéphane Sérol n'ont jamais autant fait briller le gamay saint-romain et la Côte Roannaise. Sur les terroirs de sables et de granite en altitude (de 380 à 520 mètres), les rouges puisent une expression délicatement fumée, florale et aérienne du cépage. Issus de vignes plantées à haute densité (de 8 000 à 10 000 pieds/ha), les raisins sont partiellement voire totalement égrappés avant d'être vinifiés en douceur. La progression de ces dix dernières années s'avère fulgurante, et les vins n'ont jamais aussi bien retranscrit l'identité de leurs terroirs.
Domaine Sette Ponti Crognolo
Domaine Tardieu Laurent
The wines of Tardieu-Laurent are all aged in barrels, with proportions of new wood which tend to be lower than in the first years. This ambitious breeding, far from standardizing the wines, on the contrary refines their structure and their definition and allows them to display an impressive aging capacity, and to illustrate with extreme fidelity the personality of their terroir. Highly renowned for its great red wines from Châteauneuf du Pape, Hermitage, Cornas and Côte Rôtie, we still prefer it on the white side, and we are delighted with their unbeatable value for money. It remains to hope that all the famous tasters do not notice them too quickly.
Domaine Taupenot Merne
Romain et sa soeur Virginie Taupenot exploitent un peu plus de treize hectares à Morey-Saint-Denis, et sur d’autres terroirs de la Côte de Nuits et de la Côte de Beaune dans le respect des traditions bourguignonnes. Ils perpétuent ainsi la tradition viticole familiale depuis la moitié du XVIIe siècle, en ayant repris le flambeau à la suite de leurs parents, Denise Merme et Jean Taupenot. Le domaine est certifié bio, et produit principalement des vins rouges avec plus de onze hectares des vignes plantées en pinot noir. Il en ressort des vins équilibrés qui reflètent bien le terroir, toujours dans le respect de l'agriculture biologique. L’essentiel de la production est répartie sur Charmes et Mazoyères Chambertin, orgueil de la maison, et sur d’excellents premiers crus et villages sur Chambolle Musigny, Morey Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin et Nuits-Saint-Georges, avec notamment quelques ares de vignes sur le fameux Clos des Lambrays…
Domaine Tempier
Domaine Trapet
Domaine Trapet Père et Fils was run by many illustrious figures of Burgundy wines. Founded in 1919, the estate has been managed by Jean-Louis Trapet since 1995. The latter is at the head of 13 hectares which are among the best in the Côte de Nuits. Respect for the environment and the terroirs is the central element of Jean-Louis Trapet's philosophy. The property has therefore successfully taken the turn of biodynamics. Through hard work, the wines of Domaine Trapet are today among the most sought after in Burgundy. Chambertin, Chapelle Chambertin and Latricières Chambertin are real gems that perfectly express the purity of the fruit and the richness of their terroir. Jean-Louis Trapet and his wife Andrée also own an estate in Alsace, also biodynamic.
Domaine Trimbach
Trimbach is a must among the major wine merchants who have promoted the development of Alsace wines in France and abroad, thanks to a homogeneous and very regular range from one vintage to another. In this family business, Pierre Heydt-Trimbach takes on the role of conductor in the cellar to assemble year after year cuvées with a very dry and mineral balance, possessing great purity. The Clos Sainte-Hune, flagship of the house, is one of the finest Rieslings in the world, and one of the finest white wines in France.
Domaine Vacheron
Domaine Verget
Jean-Marie Guffens puts all his talent as a merchant-winemaker-breeder at the service of this trading house. For several years, it has continued to refocus on Maconnais wines, which certainly have no equivalent in the region, given the volumes offered.
Domaine Vernay Georges
This estate is unquestionably one of the leaders of the Condrieu appellation, and its notoriety goes far beyond the national framework. Georges Vernay gave the Condrieu appellation back its letters of nobility in the 1960s and 1970s. His daughter Christine continues her work today with the same enthusiasm and an at least equal talent as a winemaker.
Domaine Villa Hugo et Pauline
Domaine Villa Pierre Jean
With superb wines, typical of the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley, the Pierre-Jean Villa estate is one of the most interesting estates to follow in the region at the moment. Trained in the wine trade before learning how to produce them, Pierre-Jean Villa notably cut his teeth with Yves Cuilleron before meeting the man who became his mentor, Sylvain Pitiot, the man who restored all his stripes to the famous Grand Burgundy Cru, the Clos de Tart. The vinification methods applied here are therefore also inspired by Burgundian techniques such as whole bunch harvesting practiced at the Domaine de la Romanée Conti, for example. They are adapted to the local terroir with great success.
Domaine Villabella
Domaine Villard Francois
Domaine Vincent Paris
Domaine Voge Alain
Alain Voge celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his wine estate, which is an authority in Cornas, alongside those of Clape or Colombo for example. Its "Vielles Vignes" cuvée is a model of purity, but what about its "Vieilles Fontaines", at the top of the appellation. You should also taste its magnificent Saint-Péray whites to understand that in white too, the gap is narrowing with the Hermitages. Now associated with Albéric Mazoyer, formerly technical director at Chapoutier, he is gradually handing over.
Domaine Weinbach
The estate is located in the middle of the Clos des Capucins vineyards and has plots in all the south-facing terroirs at the exit of the Weiss valley. Laurence Faller vinifies flawless wines, of such purity and precision that their quality seems obvious to everyone, like all great wines. It is interesting to note that the style here is the opposite of that of the Trimbach house, Laurence indeed seeming to consider that "the excess" of minerality borders on bitterness and preferring a minimum of residual sugars to bring sweetness and fat. The warm welcome that we receive on site, from Laurence and her sister Catherine, is an enchantment that is matched only by the quality of their wines. Our favourite: "l'Inédit", which we would rather have called "l'Irrésistible"...
Domaine Winns
L'histoire de ce domaine remonte à plus d'une centaine d'années mais c'est en 1951 que Samuel Wynns, un célèbre viticulteur de Melbourne, rachète le Château Comaum situé dans la région de Coonawarra. David Wynns, le fils de Samuel, a peu à peu repris le domaine en main pour lui donner une dimension grandissante. En 1981, les vignobles Wynns étaient les plus vastes de la région avec 440 hectares. Aujourd'hui, il compte 850 hectares dont un tiers se trouve dans la région de Terra Rossa. Actuellement, ce domaine appartient au groupe Southcorp, qui est le plus grand groupe australien et qui contrôle 55 à 60 % de la distribution des vins australiens. Wynns reste cependant indépendant en ce qui concerne la viticulture et la vinification.
Domaine Yannick Amirault
Le domaine Yannick Amirault produit plusieurs cuvées en appelation Bourgueil et Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, réputées pour leurs vins rouges à base de cabernet franc. Yannick Amirault, le vigneron à la tête de ce domaine, est reconnu pour sa pratique de viticulture biologique et biodynamique, visant à respecter le terroir et à produire des vins de haute qualité. Les vins de Yannick Amirault sont appréciés pour leur finesse, leur complexité et leur capacité à vieillir. Le vigneron s’engage dans une vinification minutieuse, souvent en levures indigènes, et en élevage en fûts de chêne, pour exprimer au mieux le caractère unique de chaque parcelle. Son travail et celui de son équipe montrent un profond respect pour la nature et une quête constante de qualité, faisant du domaine Yannick Amirault une référence dans la Vallée de la Loire.
Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Although the estate has existed for a long time (the Hombrechts have been winegrowers from father to son since 1620), bottling at the estate only began in 1947. The Hombrecht and Zind families only merged their respective holdings in 1959. Today, the Domaine operates around 40 hectares of vines. The wines come from classified terroirs, including some exceptional grands crus such as Brand, Hengst, Goldert, or Rangen de Thann (of which Clos St-Urbain is the "cream"). It is now Olivier, the son of Léonard Humbrecht, who presides over the destiny of the estate, and it is clear that he still succeeds in making it progress. How far will he go?
Domaines des Lambrays
Domenico Clerico
Domenico Clerico is a figure in Piedmont. His Barolos are one of a small group of must-haves in the appellation along with Bruno Giacosa, Paolo Scavino, Armando Parusso, Luciano Sandrone and the three Conternos. Those who have not tasted these great Nebbiolo wines should remedy that as soon as possible, as they are perhaps, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah, the fourth most important red grape variety in the Four Aces.
Dominio De Tares
The dominio de Tares is based in the upper Bierzo, in San Roman de Bembibre. The local grape varieties, Godello in white and especially Mencia in red, are in the limelight. Vinified in a modern style, and quickly flattering, the wines of the estate are among the locomotives of Bierzo, with the descendants of José Palacios.
Dominus Estate
Owned by Christian Moueix, this property, although run with a resolutely Bordeaux philosophy (vineyard management, 3-week maceration, 18-month barrel ageing, etc.), has become a "flagship" property in Napa Valley, with a particularly elegant style for the region.
Egon Muller
Egon Muller est un domaine allemand légendaire, historiquement associé à la Moselle, mais désormais revendiqué par la région de la Sarre. Elle a été fondée en 1797 et appartient depuis à la même famille avec 28 hectares de Scharzhorfberg, un terroir calcaire réputé difficile à travailler et extraordinaire. Jean-Jacques Koch a acheté les terres de Schazhorfberg, autrefois propriété du clergé, après les campagnes de Napoléon. Le nom "Schazhorfberg" est une combinaison des mots français pour montagne et clairière, c'est pourquoi la montagne était appelée "la montagne des clairières" ou "lieux dégagés" en vieux français. La colline est idéale pour la culture de la vigne en raison de sa parfaite exposition au soleil et de la qualité de ses terres. Après la sécularisation des terres de l'église par cette dernière, ces terres achetées sont devenues l'une des meilleures régions viticoles de France.
Eisele Vineyard
Eisele Vineyard is a 15-hectare estate located in the Calistoga AVA in the far northeast corner of California's Napa Valley. The vineyard grows on shallow volcanic soils. Eisele Vineyard's red wine grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Syrah. Three parcels dedicated to the production of white wine are planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musqué and Viognier.
Emidio Pepe
ENMORE
Falesco
Almost every Italian region manages to produce at least one great wine. Latium, to the north of Rome, is no exception to this rule with in particular the Montiano de Falesco, based on Merlot, which ages wonderfully to reach a very high level as it approaches the decade. Parker's ratings don't seem to have had too much of an effect on pricing yet, so let's take advantage...
Fattoria Le Terrazze
FOURSQUARE
Gavoty
Gibson
Contrary to a certain trend in Australian viticulture, the Gibson estate is a small family estate in the Barossa Valley, northeast of Adelaide. This region is renowned as the best region in the world outside the Rhone Valley for Syrah, but it also knows how to give excellent results on Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Glendronach
The implementation of traditional production methods (malting including partly drying with peat fire as well as heating of the stills with bare fire) largely explains the powerful character and strong personality of the single malt produced by Glendronach Distillery. Still very rich, this one is fully revealed in the sherry cask versions. It then shows a perfect balance between the notes of sherry, malted barley and fruit (red fruit).
Hampden
HIGHLAND PARK
Hospices de Beaune
Issan
Jean Grosperrin
Jefferson
While it is intimately linked to the cultural identity of the Caribbean, the Jefferson's rum brand also has a shared history with Britain. Jefferson's began operations in 1734 in England, in the county of Cumbria, specifically in the port of Whitehaven, and began producing rum on the island of Antigua in 1785. With over 200 years of history, Jefferson's prides itself on creating rums in the English tradition.
KARUIZAWA
Kavalan
Kay Brothers
Located in the Mc Laren Vale, not far from Adelaide, the estate has a few parcels of Syrah over a hundred years old, as well as a small volume of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The level of wines here reaches new heights, particularly with the local bomb, "Block 6". Wow! As some say...
Kilikanoon
This is perhaps our Australian favourite, whose wide range may seem fuzzy to some laymen. Rest assured, all the wines in the range are dazzling, from the simple "Killerman's run" to the grandiose "Attunga 1865", including the unmissable "Oracle Shiraz", the estate's true jewel.
L'Esprit
La Bastide Des Songes
Jean-Noël Torquebiau and his children have one of the most ambitious projects in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. They want to make in Canet, near Aniane, one of the greatest wines in the south of France, inspired a little by the neighbouring Grange des Pères and Daumas Gassac, and a lot by the Château de la Négly, with a particular focus on wines like Clos des Truffiers or Portes du Ciel. This is how one recognises the Lisa cuvée, of pure Syrah. But around this cuvée, we are seduced by the quality of the other wines, in particular the Terres Blanches (remarkable Cabernet Franc), and the incredible "Champs de l'Aire", an oxidative white made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon. The wines are only released after many years in the cellar.
La Braccesca
La Fortuna
La Mondotte
This small piece of land, close to Troplong-Mondot and the three Pavies, could not be included in the cadastre of Canon-La-Gaffelière. Stephan von Neipperg therefore took the opportunity to create a small vintage apart. Cultivated and crafted with the same elite care as Canon-La-Gaffelière, but without regard to production costs. The wine quickly became cult.
La Scolca
Located in Piedmont, the La Scolca estate was purchased between 1917 and 1919 by the great-grandfather of the current owner, Giorgio Soldati, who now runs the business with his daughter Chiara Soldati
Laroque
Le Macchiole
At the end of the 1970s, Eugenio Campolmi took over the family estate located on the now famous terroir of Bolgheri (Sassicaia, Ornellaia...). Not content with the quality of the wines produced, he began a major work of restructuring the vineyard: introduction of the great Bordeaux grape varieties, increase in planting density, transition to organic farming…. After his death in 2002, it is now his wife who continues the work brilliantly.
Liber Pater
Lucien Le Moine
Mounir Saouma (alias Lucien Le Moine), and his wife Rotem Brakin are happy wine merchants and growers based in Beaune, in the Côte-d'Or, respected by their colleagues, and dubbed by the biggest names in Burgundy. Their production is limited: 70 barrels in 2004, 46 barrels (15,000 bottles) in 2003... Also, the bottles, although sold at high prices, go like hot cakes, sought after by the greatest starred restaurants in France and abroad. 'elsewhere. Good quality, great precision in the elaboration, the barrels are made to measure, and are adapted to each wine. Great art, in red as in white, we are here at the absolute peak of quality in Burgundy!
M. Chapoutier
Michel Chapoutier, who took over the reins of the family business in the late 1990s, has done a tremendous job of dramatically improving the quality of his wines. The range is very complete, in whites as well as in reds, but it is his parcel-based cuvées, admittedly a little more expensive, that have earned him the title of best winemaker on the planet by Robert Parker, no less.
MACALLAN
Maison Laurent Ponsot
Laurent Ponsot strives to produce "haute couture" wines without chemicals in the vineyard, nor new wood in éléevage, half in white from the Côte de Beaune and half in red.
Maison Stephan
Le Domaine Stephan a été créé de toutes pièces en 1991 dans la Vallée du Rhône. lui-même. Aujourd'hui, Jean-Michel et ses 2 fils possèdent 5 hectares au sud de l'appellation Côte-Rôtie (Tupin et Semons) et 5 autres hectares en IGP. Jean-Michel était un esprit libre, véritablement indépendant. Il vinifie à l'ancienne, comme il le dit sur l'étiquette, "à la Jules Chauvet". Les travaux, qui consistent en plusieurs parcelles (moins d'1 hectare) situées dans plusieurs zones climatiques de la Côte-Rôtie, sont intensifs, d'autant qu'ils interdisent l'utilisation de tout produit chimique dans le sol et les vignes.
Mario Giribaldi
Mas Daumas Gassac
Aimé Guibert was able to identify, on Aniane, quality terroirs suitable for producing a Cabernet-Sauvignon not authorized by the local AOCs. In white, he has also chosen to vinify a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Petit Manseng which prohibits him from accessing the AOC. His estate therefore produces a red and a white wine classified as Hérault country wines. A special mention must be attributed to the ambitious cuvée "Emile Peynaud", named after the famous oenologist who gave faith to Aimé Guibert.
Massa Vecchia
MIYAGIKYO
Moet et Chandon
Molitor Markus
Mount Gay
Newton Wineyards
Olivier Horiot
Parusso
The Armando Parusso estate is located between the villages of Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba, in the prestigious town of Bussia, where some of the most renowned Barolo vines are located: Les Vigne Rocche, Munie, and Fiurin. The fine texture and aromatic quality of the wines of Marco Parusso, Armando's son, make them an absolute must in all of Piedmont. The quintessence of Nebbiolo. Only the greatest Pinot Noirs from Burgundy can provide such emotions. Marco also successfully works with two other indigenous grape varieties in red: Barbera and Dolcetto, without forgetting Sauvignon, in white, at the origin of the "Bricco Rovella" cuvée, of exceptional aromatic power. We are charmed...
Passopisciaro
Pesquera
Poonawatta
Located in the Eden Valley, northeast of Adelaide, the Poonawatta estate produces both great Syrah wines and very interesting Riesling whites, like its prestigious neighbor Henschke.
PORT MOURANT
Primo Palatum
Prunotto
Quinta Da Muradella
Rabiega
Created in the 1960s, Christine Rabiega's estate belonged for 20 years to a Swedish company which had entrusted Lars Thorstenson with the vinification of its wines, including the famous Clos Dière, which has become, in red as in white, a reference in Provence. The recent takeover of the estate, combined with the growth of many other Provençal wines, seems to have caused the wines of Clos Dière to be somewhat forgotten. That's a shame ...
Ramos Pinto
Adriano Ramos Pinto, an ambitious and very innovative man, created his House in 1880 at the age of 21. It quickly became famous in South America and then in Europe thanks to its Portuguese wines, which have become synonymous with quality. Anxious to preserve the appeal of its wines, Maison Ramos Pinto has carefully selected the quintas (wine estates) of the Douro region that can give very particular characteristics to its unique nectars and has acquired them in order to ensure control. and quality, from production to marketing. Now owned by the famous Roederer Group, Maison Ramos Pinto is still as popular among Port wine lovers as ever.
Rare Champagne
Rati Abbazia
Redbreast
Nicknamed the Irish nectar and voted "Best of the Best 2003" by Whiskey Magazine, this Irish Whiskey is made at the Midleton distillery from a mixture of equal parts malted barley and unmalted barley (pure whiskey potstill).
Rhum Clairin
Artisanal agricultural rum from Haiti. The sugar cane varieties used are non-hybridized and are grown using completely natural methods. The harvest is done by hand and the transport of the cane to the distillery is done by donkeys or ox carts. Made from fresh cane juice, fermented spontaneously, distilled in stills heated over an open fire and bottled at natural strength, Clairins offer unique aromas.
Rhum Longueteau
Rittenhouse
Owned by the must-see Heaven Hill distillery in Kentucky, the Rittenhouse brand covers one of the greatest rye whiskeys in the world, the 23-year-old Rye, which die-hard Bourbon lovers would surely not reject. Finesse, class and elegance accompany the particular aromatic complexity of this Rye.
Roc d'Anglade
Rocca Bruno
Bruno Rocca is one of the new stars of Piedmont and has quickly become one of the most sought-after winemakers in the Barbaresco appellation. It must be said that his Barbaresco Rabaja is exceptional, especially after a few years in the cellars. Indeed, less flattering in their youth than the best Barolos (like Armando Parusso or Paolo Scavino), his Barbarescos Coparossa and Rabaja reveal themselves after 5 to 10 years and seem ready to face time.
Roses de Jeanne
Sailor Jerry Spiced
Samaroli
San Giusto
Sandoval Winyards
Scavino Paolo
Here is no doubt, with Armando Parusso, our favorite domain in Piedmont, not to say Italy (although we should then surely add Dal Forno). Nebbiolo, a sublime grape variety, is here understood and mastered to perfection. All Barolo cuvées, from the "simple" but wonderful "Bricco Ambrogio to the flagship "Rocche dell'Annunziata", are at a level of finesse and elegance that only Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir can achieve.
Schubert Goose Yard Block
Shirvington Wines
Unlike some prestigious estates in Australia, Shirvington's range is simple and could simply be summed up as a cuvée of Syrah and a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon. You can imagine the maximum power and richness of the great wines of the new world, sometimes almost cartoonish, and double yourselves. You will get a small idea of what Shirvington wines are like. And yet, it is almost impossible to get tired of it, the aromas are so magnificent. It may be the alcohol level that will end up getting the better of you!
SPRINGBANK
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere is located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna. The vineyards of the estate are situated at an altitude of between 600 and 1000 metres. This exceptional location allows the production of outstanding wines. The owner takes great care in managing his vineyard. With respect, love and know-how, the Tenuta Delle Terre Nere team offers wines that are distinguished by their aromatic richness and character.
THOMAS H.HANDY
Trevor Jones
Trevbor Jones owns, in the region of Victoria, in southern Australia, an estate which is today among the most renowned in the country, in particular thanks to its "natural sweet wines" of Muscat or Syrah, which are an alternative surprising to the most successful Muscats and Ports in Europe. of course, the exceptional ratings given by Robert Parker also contribute to this phenomenon.
Tua Rita
The Estate, acquired in 1984 by owners Rita Tua and Virgilio Bisti, extends over 47 ha, 25 of which are in production. The first vinification dates from 1985 and the first marketing from 1992. The current production is 110,000 bottles, of which 10% concern "Redigaffi" and "Syrah", two of the most sought-after wines in Italy. For our part, we strongly advise Merlot lovers to take an interest in the magnificent "Giusto di Notri" cuvée, more affordable than the two diamonds mentioned above. Tua Rita is certainly one of the very best Tuscan estates.
UITVLUGT
Vallein Tercinier
Vega Sicilia
We no longer present the Bodega Vega Sicilia which is an integral part of the Spanish cultural heritage, in the same way as the Romanée Conti, Yquem or the Château Margaux in France. Created 150 years ago, the bodega has its own cooperage and produces barrels from staves coming from Tronçais of course, and dried in the open air for three years. The estate produces two other wines, the Valbuena which comes from younger vineyards, with a barrel aging of 5 years and the Unico Special Reserva which is a blended wine of several vintages. Tasting the wines of Vega Sicilia cannot leave you indifferent. This experience is to be desired by any wine lover wishing to know what "great wine" precisely means.
Velier
VERSAILLES
Vignai da Duline
Vignetti Zabu
Villa Antinori Riserva Dogg
Viña Magaña
Magaña started out as wineries that make great wines. In 1968, a pioneer in Navarre in the introduction of French grape varieties, with clones of low production but of high quality, she put all her energies into the production of good grapes. The elaboration really begins in 1985 and its wines surprise so much that they impose themselves on the market. All the wines are oak-aged reds, but the flagship of the cellar is undoubtedly the Calchetas cuvée, acclaimed each year by Peñin and Parker, with unbeatable value for money.
Viña Tondonia
Vite Colte
Wild Waves
Worthy Park