The history of this Chateau dates back to 1832, when it was a family-owned estate, until its acquisition by Bernard Arnault in 1998. As of 2009, it became a part of the LVMH Group. Currently under Pierre Lurton’s administration, one of the most talented winemakers in Bordeaux, Cheval Blanc owns the most modern facilities in
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Yquem Raised to the ranks of Premier Cru Supérieur appellation in 1855, Château d’Yquem is the product of meticulous work in the vineyard. Since its beginnings, it has benefited from an exceptional terroir, as well as being the result of a unique ancestral know-how since 1593. Château d’Yquem was attributed the esteemed title Premier Cru
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In 1823, the Esquissaud family acquired the estates of Châteaux Faugères and Péby Faugères. In 1987, the land was inherited by Pierre-Bernard Guisez. Up to then, all the wine produced had been sold to a single local merchant. Guisez and his wife Corinne wanted to become more involved in the vineyards and their wish was
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A 1er Grand Cru Classé property of 40 hectares, dating back to the 13th century, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is located in the heart of the Sauternes region, on high ground just outside the village of Bommes. In 400 years of history this Château has had very few owners. Silvio Denz acquired it in February 2014, and
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One of the oldest Medoc estates, Domaine de Léoville belonged to some of the wealthiest and most influential noble French families before it was acquired by the Las Cases family. The estate was split up between 1826 and 1840 as a result of the French Revolution and the subsequent expropriation of emigrants’ property and constitution
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We are enormously proud to announce that Wine Source now have direct access to the cellars of Château Margaux, the historic First Growth estate lauded by Thomas Jefferson in the late 18th Century as the finest of Bordeaux. Tragedy befell the Château in 2016 with the very sad passing of technical director Paul Pontallier, who
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On the eve of the 1997 harvest, Jean-Hubert Delon purchased Château Nénin, which had belonged to his cousins, the Despujol family, since 1847. A major restructuring was immediately undertaken. The pruning and trellising methods were reviewed, the land was drained, the vines were replanted or uprooted, and the equipment modernized. The ageing and storage cellars...
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Château Palmer’s inimitable wines — combining power and complexity with extraordinary elegance and beguiling velvet texture — are testaments to all that sets this estate apart among Bordeaux’s famed classified growths. Palmer is classified as a 3ème Cru Classé yet its track record of quality places it higher than the second growth Margaux châteaux. It
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In 1823, the Esquissaud family acquired the estates of Châteaux Faugères and Péby Faugères. In 1987, the land was inherited by Pierre-Bernard Guisez. Up to then, all the wine produced had been sold to a single local merchant. Guisez and his wife Corinne wanted to become more involved in the vineyards and their wish was
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The estate has been in the same family since time immemorial and has always been handed down by women. The current owner, Jean-Hubert Delon, inherited the estate from his paternal grandmother, Georgette Liquard. Potensac is situated on a high point of land in North Medoc, close to the river, in the Ordonnac district, just north
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Antonio “Tonio” Quari is the winemaker at the prestigious Domaine Prieuré Roch in Burgundy. After learning and honing his craft under the tutelage of Henry-Frédéric Roch and Yannick Champ, he now produces his own wine, following a philosophy deeply rooted in tradition and respect for nature. His passion and vision are perfectly encapsulated in the
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Domaine Prieuré Roch was founded by Henry-Frédéric Roch, who sadly passed away. He was co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and grandson of Henri Leroy. In 1988 DRC chose to sell some parcels in Vosne-Romanée. Henry-Frédéric Roch chose to purchase these himself and created his own personal domaine, “The Priory Roch”. A rare fact in Burgundy,
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Fanny Sabre is one of Burgundy’s most exciting and quietly revolutionary winemakers. Her journey began in her twenties, when she made the unexpected leap from studying law to winemaking following the untimely passing of her father. Inheriting a small yet precious mosaic of vineyards around Beaune – including the quietly exceptional Clos des Renardes –
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Maison Leroy has been crafting magical wines since the mid-19th century and is without any question one of the top three producers in Burgundy. The Maison is the original side of the Leroy business with which this royal family of Burgundy built their stellar reputation; the Domaine followed later. Leroy’s motto is “Guardian of great
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It was a meeting with Marc Chapoutier that moved the eighteen-year-old Patrick Piuze to embark on a life of wine-growing. Patrick set off round the world to work in wineries in Australia, South Africa and Israel, before arriving in Burgundy in the summer of 2000 to join Olivier Leflaive for the harvest season. Olivier Leflaive
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When asked “How long will your wines age?” Philippe Pacalet responds “That depends on how many friends you have!”. This response sums up Pacalet’s refreshingly different approach to making wine and communicating about it. The nephew of Marcel Lapierre, the legendary Beaujolais wine grower who is one of the leading figures in the...
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Yann Durieux is an exceptionally talented winemaker who is making his mark in Burgundy. The fourth generation of a family of winemakers from Nuits-Saint-Georges, he vinified his first vintage solo aged 13 and later worked at Domaine Prieuré-Roch for several years. Sharing his winemaking philosophy and deep love of terroir, Yann saw Henry-Frédéric Roch as
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Aaron began in 2002 with a focus on producing powerful, age-worthy wines from the rugged hillsides of westside Paso Robles. Always seeking to veer from the norm, they chose Petite Sirah as the canvas for creating their wines, committing themselves to one of California’s greatest grapes. Utilizing vineyards from the most amazing sites their boots
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Aperture in Alexander Valley is a collaborative project between photographer Andy Katz and his son, renowned winemaker Jesse Katz. Jesse Katz is one of the youngest rising stars as hallmarked under Forbes “30 under 30”, in 2014, as well as the winemaker chosen to make the wedding wine for Justine Timberlake and Jessica Biel. Andy
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In the centre of a stunning natural valley just east of Calistoga,near the northern end of Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard is a unique terroir with an almost perfect situation: its warm, complex and well-drained soils are cooled by breezes from the Chalk Hill Gap, yet protectively encircled by the Palisades Mountains to the north. The
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Front Porch Farm lies along a wild stretch of the Russian River, due east of Healdsburg. The farm rests on a bench of rich alluvial soils surrounded by low hills forming a pocket valley. This is a mixed farm comprising olives, other fruits and vegetables, grains, flowers, and of course, grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier,
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Justin Willett of Tyler is one of the most exciting winemakers in the world right now, and his reputation continues to grow from its in-the-know, word-of-mouth status; his wines receive stellar write-ups and scores. He is crafting superb, Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from some of the finest vineyards in all California. His first vintage
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Waits-Mast was founded by Brian Mast and Jennifer Waits in 2005. Before starting to make wine they were passionate wine consumers, spending many of their weekends exploring small wineries all over California and further afield in France, Switzerland and New Zealand. After attending the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival, they decided take their love for
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In 1986, Eric Dhondt and Edith Grellet decided to stop selling off their grapes to negociants and started Dhondt-Grellet. Their focus on biodynamic farming has translated into vivid champagnes from great parcels across the Côte des Blancs. Their son Adrien is now at the helm, together with his sister Alice. The influence of Burgundy is
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The Rodez family has been growing grapes in Ambonnay since 1757, for more than nine generations. It was Eric’s grandfather who began to make Champagne from the family’s grapes, and Champagne Rodez was born. Eric is currently at the helm with his son Mickael at his side. The 6.5 hectares of vineyards, all in Ambonnay
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Frédéric Savart is a fiercely individual Champagne maker making beautifully expressive, vivid and crystalline champagnes of great depth and power. Their balance of vibrancy and flavour is utterly compelling and their scarcity is testament to their already high global demand. Savart returned to his family Domaine in the village of Écueil around 25 years ago,
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Champagne le Chapitre is made by one of the finest artisan growers in Champagne, José Lievens. All the grapes are from his own low-intervention farmed vineyards and are vinified in his own winery. José is a renowned wine maker in the region and is particularly well known for his knowledge and skill with his terroir.
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Guillaume Selosse, son of the esteemed Anselme Selosse, became an integral part of the family domain in 2011. After nearly a decade of collaboration, he assumed management in 2020 upon his father’s retirement. Guillaume upholds the family’s philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s natural expression to guide the winemaking...
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Kirsten and Peter Kern – the owners of this stunning Brunello estate – have collected and enjoyed wine for more than 30 years. In pursuit of their dream to own a vineyard in Montalcino, they travelled extensively, especially in Tuscany and Italy, continuing to expand their knowledge – and their cellar! Kirsten worked in the
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Super-low-profile Tenuta Grigeiro of Montalcino is a relative newcomer to the global wine scene, inaugurated only in 2011. Just one red wine is produced from the three varietals farmed on this super-small-scale property, a mere 2.5 hectares. Like many winegrowers, Stefano Arborea, the proprietor, believes that great wine is made in the vineyards and that
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