May
30
Pampelonne
The magnificent 17th century Château de Pampelonne borders the famous French Riviera beach of the same name in the commune of Ramatuelle, near Saint Tropez. The estate has been in the Gasquet-Pascaud family since 1840, when it was purchased by Gasquet ancestor André Folco, treasurer for Napoléon III. Appointed to Saint-Tropez, he married Marie-Madeleine Cauvin, […]
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May
30
Moulin Rouge
Chateau du Moulin Rouge is in the commune of Cussac Fort Médoc, an exceptional environment located between the prestigious appellations of Margaux and Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. The vines stretch over 27 hectares (66 acres) on gravelly soil with plenty of sunshine and a microclimate influenced by close proximity of the Gironde estuary. Wine reviewers like to compare the […]
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May
30
Jarr
Located in Bordeaux’s Entre-Deux-Mers region, this was one of France’s pioneering organic wine estates. It became organic in 1964 under Paul Bouron who had been diagnosed with tuberculosis and, despite being given all requisite medical treatments, had been told by the hospital doctors he was going to die. Paul stopped using conventional treatments on the […]
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May
30
Larquey
A family owned estate, Château Larquey is currently owned and operated by the 5th generation, Monsieur & Madame Rochet and their 3 children. The estate is located near the town of La Réole, which is situated approximately 61 km southeast of the city of Bordeaux on the right bank of the Garonne River. This particular […]
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May
30
Pierrail
« Pierre » from the word «Pierrail » means « stone ». Château Pierrail is located on the East side of Bordeaux situated on superb clay and limestone soil, overlooking a valley in which the river Fonchotte meanders through. This small river rises in the estate and flows into a 7 acre/3 hectare lake in a woodland in the middle […]
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May
30
Reynier
Chateau Reynier is one of the oldest operating wineries in Bordeaux. The Lurton family has been making wine here since the mid-19th century. Marc Lurton’s great grandfather Léonce Récapet bought 15th century manor Chateau Reynier in 1901. In 1956, Marc’s father, Dominique, inherited Chateau Reynier. Since 1980, Marc has managed his father’s estate and took […]
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May
30
Saint-Honore
Château Saint-Honoré is in the seaside Côtes de Provence sub-appellation of La Londe between Hyères and the Saint-Tropez Peninsula. The estate’s 160 acres of vines thrive on forested slopes amid oaks, pines and mimosa overlooking the Mediterranean’s Îles d’Or: Porquerolles, Port Cros, Le Bagaud and Le Levant. Schist and sandy soils containing significant amounts of […]
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May
30
Alasia
Alasia wines are made by Araldica, Piemonte’s largest and most progressive cooperative which maintains a small, family-run culture thanks to its lead winemaker and manager, Claudio Manera. Claudio’s father was Araldica’s very first winemaker back in the fifties, and Caludio’s wife Lella is also a winemaker and the head of quality control at the co-op. […]
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May
30
Ca’ di Ponti
Set up in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Vini Piemontesi, the leading co-operative in Piemonte. All areas of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica’s Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese. Working closely with growers and cooperatives, their aim […]
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May
30
Bertolani Family
The Bertolani winery was established in Scandiano in 1925 by Alfredo Bertolani, supported by his passion for grapes and by the knowledge of this territory from his background as a grape broker. Today, the winery remains family-owned by the fourth generation, and their respect of the area’s terroir and careful wine making processes produce Lambrusco […]
