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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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Champagne has not lost its sparkle. Despite rumors of a “bubble burst” due to smaller shipments in 2023 and lower sales at the beginning of 2024, this appears more like a post-boom correction than...
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Soon to celebrate its tricentennial, Barton & Guestier continues to “shape” its future. Today, we would describe Thomas Barton and Daniel Guestier as true visionary entrepreneurs. Thanks to...
Portraits of winegrowers
A globally recognized oenologist, François Huré developed an early interest in viticulture, leading him to study biology at the University of Reims and then oenology at the University of Burgundy....
Breakaways in the vineyards
Terroir wines, those that gain depth over the years while gradually enhancing the distinctive characteristics and identity of a place, are undoubtedly witnesses to time and society. I never...
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Present worldwide, Tonnellerie Cadus has built a recognized expertise thanks to the know-how of its team of 40 employees (including 24 artisan coopers), as well as its two historical partners:...
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Over the past decade, the number of French people interested in learning about the world of wine has grown from 35% to 51%. After studying at the École Hôtelière de Lausanne and working in...