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Since the Alloin family took over in 2014, Château Petit Val, driven by its estate manager David Liorit, has constantly sought to challenge itself. Across its 18 hectares spanning Saint-Émilion and Saint-Magne de Castillon, the estate’s ambition is crystal clear: to explore the full potential of its terroir while daring to innovate. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, and biodiversity is actively encouraged through the planting of cereals, hedgerows, fruit trees and beehives. The vineyard also stands out for introducing new grape varieties—Riesling, a first in Saint-Émilion,... Read more
Breakaways in the vineyards
La Côte des Blancs Superficie : 6 060 ha, 85 % chardonnay, 8 % meunier, 7 % pinot noir. The Côte des Blancs is divided into 5 vineyard sectors along two coastlines. From southern Epernay to...
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The opening of the new Château Fleur de Lisse cellar, owned by the Teycheney family, was held under the presence of Edouard Philippe, former Prime Minister and Alain Rousset, President of the...
Portraits of winegrowers
1930-2020, 90 years of dedication of three generations where each one brought his signature. Yvonne Jacquemart, founder and daughter of a woman winegrower in Ludes, brought kindness, excellence...
Portraits of winegrowers
Infatigable chercheur de la meilleure expression de ses terroirs, Nicolas Rossignol dispose d’une nouvelle cuverie. Le vigneron de la Côte de Beaune s’est ainsi fait construire un outil sur mesure...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winemaker at Morey-Saint-Denis, Frédéric Magnien has embarked on an original elevage program. He ages some of his wines in terracotta containers (jars, amphorae). A way for him to be in perfect...
Portraits of winegrowers
Famous for its BROTTE signature and its famous international brand “La Fiole du Pape”, whose bottle shape is inspired by the effect of the mistral bursts on the vine stocks, the Brotte house, created...