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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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Since the first Formula 1 world championship, which took place in Reims in 1950, the winning driver has been offered a jeroboam of Champagne, opened and drunk by the book. Similarly, during the 24...
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Antoine Cristal was the owner of Château de Parnay from 1887 until his death in 1931. He was responsible for the construction of this unique parcel of land. In 1894, he built a 0.56 hectare estate...
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Château Bastor-Lamontagne has belonged to the Helfrich family since 2018. Located in Preignac, this 52-hectare vineyard has an essentially gravelly-sandy and clay-limestone terroir. The Semillon...
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Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Cocoon reconciles aesthetics and a more sustainable approach for the vintage cuvees Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque and Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé, with a box created in...
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Although Pomerol is full of cult references, the appellation also boasts many small properties, some of which have kept a strong family dimension. This is the case of Château Chêne Liège, owned by...
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When Jean-Louis and Olivia Alloin decided to invest in the Bordeaux vineyards, Château Petit Val was a step back to their roots. After more than forty years in business, Jean-Louis Alloin, the son...