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In the heart of the Graves appellation, in the commune of Castres-sur-Gironde, Château Ferrande upholds the heritage of a great Bordeaux wine, combining authenticity and a vision for the future. Owned by the Castel family since 1992, this historic estate embodies both the richness of its distinctive soils and the strength of its heritage. The name “Ferrande” already hints at its historical roots: once a military relay post within the Castrum of Castres, where mounted messengers would stop to have their horses shod. Echoes of this past remain today in the estate’s fortified walls, 17th-... Read more
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Since her arrival from Romania in 2012, Helena Hotea has been meticulously overseeing every stage of wine production at Domaine Hotea, from the vineyard to vinification. Her goal is clear: to offer...
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On the outskirts of Aix en Provence, in the picturesque neighborhood of Saint-Cannat, lies Le Mas Bottero, ran by chef and owner Nicolas Bottero. The restaurant serves a varied menu inspired by the...
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Hotel Le Cep***** continues its tireless commitment to excellence and remains constantly in search of innovation to satisfy its loyal clientele, eager for discoveries and unique experiences! This...
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Whether red, white, rosé, still, or sparkling, wine is an integral part of French heritage. Once again, SommelierS International sought to highlight this heritage through its Meet the Pro salon....
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We experienced a very humid end to spring, leading Benjamin Massié of Derenoncourt Consultants to describe it as an "ultra-trail" vintage, both for organic and conventional wines, with fairly...
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Since 2021, Maison Lehmann, a French brand of tasting glasses based in Reims, has been investing in research and development to offer wine enthusiasts glassware that subtly combines glassmaking...