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On March 23, the InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hôtel hosted the SommelierS International Meet the Pros tasting event. A friendly yet thoroughly professional gathering that continues to delight its participants. In this sumptuous setting, wine merchants, restaurateurs, wine merchants, wine influencers and sommeliers from the Union de la Sommellerie Française came together for a day dedicated to discovery and meaningful exchanges. From the very first moments, the tone was set: tasting here is both focused and lively. Around thirty stands formed a curated journey through France’s key... Read more
Portraits of winegrowers
A confidential icon, that is what has become Croix de Labrie in a 6 years time since its acquisition in 2013 by Axelle and Pierre Courdurié. Coveted by the elite of connoisseurs, getting marks up to...
Portraits of winegrowers
Five years ago, the estate La Grace Dieu des Prieurs, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, was bought by Andreï Filatov, a Russian businessman passionate about art and chess. Then entrusted to architect Jean...
Portraits of winegrowers
A few months after they bought Château Montrose, 2nd Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Estephe, Martin and Olivier Bouygues bought Château Tronquoy-Lalande in Saint-Estephe in 2006. Rather than absorb this...
Portraits of winegrowers
Under the aegis of Mouton Rothschild, long in the shadow of his elder, Clerc Milon, 5th Cru Classé of Pauillac, has regained its grace. Rigorous management, new cellars associated with a dedicated...
Portraits of winegrowers
Created in 2009 by Nathalie Haussmann via Haussmann Famille, a subsidiary of the Larraqué Vins International family group, the Haussmann brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. With a...
Portraits of winegrowers
You drive, nearly get lost, before you arrive in front of this chateau in the middle of the village. Unconsciously you get the idea that you arrive at the end of arable land, but you don’t....