Focus
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
“Welcome to the land time forgot,” uttered Sarah Troxell-Rhodes upon my arriving at the pleasantly windy, 360° view that's Galen Glen Winery. With life & work partner Galen Troxell, recently...
Portraits of winegrowers
Cacolac Industry is located near Bordeaux, in Léognan, in the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation. Known by all of us since our childhood for a milky drink, the company has developed since 2011 a very...
Portraits of winegrowers
Pierre Jean Larraqué owns 3 estates in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards. He cultivates his philosophy since his early childhood, during which, beside his grandfather and his father, he learns the...
Portraits of winegrowers
Interpreter: it was her job before taking over the reins of Dalem from her father. A skill that she continues to practice. Indeed, since she runs the property in Fronsac, Brigitte Rullier Loussert...
Portraits of winegrowers
At Angelus, the chime sounded to gather the peasants for prayer, but today, for those who want to listen, it is possible to hear its echo on Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux. Under the leadership of...
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...