Chateau La Rode has been in the ownership of the Faux family since 1963. Today the estate is managed by Christine Faux. It is located in Saint-Philippe d’Aiguilhe, not too far from the limestone plateau of St-Emilion, on the slopes of Castillon la Bataille. The highest point on the estate is 110m – pretty high …
Located in the heart of the Languedoc in Minervois AOC, the estate has been in the De Crozals family since 1865. Today Jean Marc De Crozals is in charge of the estate . The hot Mediterranean climate is cooled by the Marin and Cers winds ensuring the fruit is not over-ripe and retains freshness. Since …
Domaine de Nizas located in the Languedoc cru of Pezenas was taken over by Francois Lurton in 2018. In conversion to organic certification the estate has 38 hectares of vines on basalt-based soils growing mainly Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. As well as the low intervention approach in the vineyard Francois has introduced amphorae in the …
Domaine les Salices is owned by Francois Lurton of the famous Lurton family. Francois has spread his wings in the last few decades from the family base in Bordeaux to make wines in South America and Spain as well as his holdings in the south of France. Les Salices is a cooler climate site located …
We were first introduced to Domaine Galevan by one of the best and most genuine cheesemakers in Ireland, the late and much missed David Tiernan of Glebe Brethen. David used to holiday close to the Domaine and gave the estate a great recommendation and so these wines have always been a bit more personal to …
They have been growing and making Malbec wines at Chateau Lagrezette since the 15th Century. When Alain Dominique Perrin took over the Chateau in 1980 it had been forgotten since the 1930s. Alain spent 12 years restoring the Chateau and re-activating the vineyard and winery. In 1989, world-renowned winemaker Michel Rolland became the Wine Consultant …
Chateau Haut-Moulin is located at the northern end of the commune of Blaye on the northern bank of the estuary of the river Gironde. The 19 hA of vines are farmed organically and the wines are Organically Certified. Christophe Chapron has been the head winemaker since 1992 and is the 4th generation owner of the …
As Caves Co-operatives come, they don’t come any better than Plaimont. It has the bigger picture of Saint Mont AOC and Gascony at heart, representing 800 growers and 10 chateaux including Chateau St. Go and Chateau Crouseilles. Everything they do, under the watchful eye of Head Winemaker Christine Cabri, they do well. They have revived …
The Domaine is part of the Castelnau property owned by the Muret family and located close to the old fortified town of Pezenas in the Languedoc. The focus is on sustainability and taking pressure off the land and other natural resources. The estate has been awarded the High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3 certificate. Beatrice …
Jerome and Myriam Boudier have owned Domaine des Florets, just to the east of Gigondas village, since 2007. It occupies 8hA on the steep foothills of the impressive Dentelles de Montmirail mountains. The 40 year old vines benefit from a number of natural micro aspects which improve phenolic ripening. Planted at 500m, the vines benefit …
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