Focus
La Grande Dame 2018 pays a vibrant tribute to Pinot Noir, Madame Clicquot’s emblematic grape variety. As early as the 1820s, she recognized its potential, describing it as “the only one capable of producing wines with incomparable finesse and freshness”. This 25th vintage is the embodiment of that vision, crafted from a blend of 90% Pinot Noir sourced from prestigious crus on the Montagne de Reims, and 10% Chardonnay, which brings balance and elegance. La Grande Dame expresses the full subtlety of a northern terroir with chalky soils, revealing beautiful mineral tension, refreshing... Read more
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....
Portraits of winegrowers
The Philipponnat family has lived in Ay and Mareuil sur Ay, heart of the Champagne region, since the year 1522. It is the proud owner of a vineyard that includes the legendary Clos des Goisses, the...