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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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In 2015, the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This recognition underscores the global significance of the Burgundy vineyard, with its 84...
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Creating the optimal wine list is a challenge faced by every on-premise account. A decade after launching in France, Coravin have run case studies with two venues in different areas of the country...
Breakaways in the vineyards
South of Corsica and west of Italy, Sardinia stands prominently in the heart of the Mediterranean. In recent years, its winemakers have been focusing on quality work. Between Vermentino and...
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Since 2014, under the leadership of its managing director, David Liorit, Château Petit Val has made the fusion of tradition, innovation, and elegance its DNA. Meet a man in constant search of...
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Domaine Chanson spans 45 hectares exclusively in Premier and Grand Crus within the most prestigious villages of the Côte de Beaune, at the heart of Burgundy. With 25 hectares in the Beaune...
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The Domaine Jean-Charles Rion, which now covers 9.5 hectares, moved to the family property in Premeaux-Prissey in August 2023, and now offers six new red appellations: Nuits-Saint-Georges villages...