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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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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...
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Cold, frost, rain, drought and strong sunshine were never to dictate their deleterious law and define this vintage. 2022 would once again reveal a powerfully resilient vineyard and winemaker. We...
Breakaways in the vineyards
"I'm impressed by the work you have done in the vineyard," says Salvatore. And so it should be! Since 2013, Axelle and Pierre Courdurié have been working with extreme precision in this 5.1672...