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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 similar treatment rhythms. In this vintage of aesthetes, one often distinguishes the actors and actresses who respected the material, both in extraction and aging. The balances, quite fragile overall, will require delicate handling. Like 2014 or 2016, 2023 presents itself as a sponge for terroir. Once again, we can confidently call it a winemaker's vintage! In essence, it's a vintage that required... Read more
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A colorful edition featuring more confidential appellations, iconoclasts and explosive wine-growing experiments. Organic and biodynamic winegrowers will also be showcased throughout the catalogs. If...
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The 47 hectares of vines at Clos Saint-Jean are mainly located on a terroir of large rounded pebbles. Each vintage reflects the rigour perpetuated by the Maurel family, thanks to the high quality...
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Founded in 1925, Maison Lombard has preserved some two dozen vintage lots from 1973 to 2004, carefully selected and marketed on a very confidential basis. The Millésime range is divided into two...
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Château Petit Val Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014 The wine is clear, bright, moderate ruby colour fading up to almost orange rims, elevated viscosity. At the nose is clean, intense and developing...
Breakaways in the vineyards
After a long climb up winding roads to the heights of Dalat, high above the clouds, we came upon a rare gem: Ladora Winery, producer of the famous Château Dalat, the only 100% made-in-Vietnam winery...
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The Vinturi wine aerator speeds up the aeration process with ease. Simply pour the red wine through the Vinturi, and the system will deliver the right amount of air in the required time. The...