Portraits of winegrowers
The wine vocation of Hannetot dates back the 18th century. The domain enters Xavier Beaumartin's family in the 30s. Hannetot then used to produce a simple wine for local customers. After an...
Portraits of winegrowers
Olivier Bernard, at the head of 60 hectares at Domaine de Chevalier, pursues since his arrival at the château in 1983 the quest for excellence started by his forebearers in the 19th century. With...
Portraits of winegrowers
By a sunny day in late September the 2017 harvest in Bordeaux is nearly finished. Nelson Chow, president of the Hong Kong and Greater China Sommelier Association, together with ten sommeliers from...
Portraits of winegrowers
Jeeper, born daring Jeeper, a strange name in the Champagne universe, symbol of the French liberation. In a few years’ time it has become one of the most audacious Champagnes. It dares an original...
Portraits of winegrowers
Détournant la célèbre expression de Goethe saisi par la beauté de Naples, c’est ainsi qu’un amateur s’est présenté à Sociando-Mallet, espérant repartir avec quelques précieux flacons. Du haut de ses...
Portraits of winegrowers
The Guy Charbaut champagne house is located in the very center of the “premier cru” village of Mareuil-sur-Ay. One has to walk through the porch to grasp the full view of the XIXth century stone...