Great wines Sauternes Classified Growths: A Divine Nectar Inherited from History by Pauline 9 May 2025 Ah, Sauternes! When we think of Sauternes, images of golden autumn sunshine immediately come to mind, as do clusters of grapes bursting with sugar, ready to give birth to one … Continue Reading 9 May 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines Château Ausone by Pauline 29 April 2025 The Château Ausone vineyard covers 7 hectares and is located on the slopes of Saint-Emilion. Until 2022, the year the château will no longer be included in the classification, it … Continue Reading 29 April 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great wines The Médoc classification by Julie Berteloot 24 February 2025 The first classification of Médoc wines was done in 1855 for the Universal Exhibition. It was requested by Napoleon III and the distinctions obtained are indicated on the wine labels. … Continue Reading 24 February 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines The Château Mouton Rothschild by Julie Berteloot 31 December 2024 It was in 1853 that Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Château Brane Mouton, wanting to serve his own wine to his guests. He gave it the name: Château Mouton Rothschild. … Continue Reading 31 December 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great winesTerroirs The Romanée Conti appellation by Julie Berteloot 25 November 2024 Located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée, this grand cru covers an area of 1.81 hectares. Between Echezeaux and Nuits Saint Georges, the vines of the Romanée Conti appellation reach between … Continue Reading 25 November 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines Domaine de la Romanée Conti by SoDivin 18 October 2024 Domaine de la Romanée Conti: the most famous wine in the world The Domaine de la Romanée Conti is a Burgundy wine estate with an international reputation. This great Burgundy … Continue Reading 18 October 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great winesTerroirs The Sauternes appellation by Julie Berteloot 10 October 2024 World famous, the Sauternes appellation extends on the left bank of the Garonne. It covers a wide variety of terroirs composed of sand, gravel and clay. In Bordeaux, the most … Continue Reading 10 October 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Great winesVintages The 1989 vintage: the year of all celebrations by Julie Berteloot 30 September 2024 The 1989 vintage leaves everywhere memories of a successful and unhindered year. To the happiness of farmers, prices are rising. The weather is perfect: the hot and dry weather ensures … Continue Reading 30 September 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great winesTerroirs The Margaux appellation by Julie Berteloot 30 August 2024 The Margaux appellation is the largest of the six municipal AOCs. It is also the southernmost and closest to Bordeaux. The territory of the Margaux appellation is home to 21 … Continue Reading 30 August 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great winesTerroirs The Port : Portuguese fortified wine by Julie Berteloot 1 August 2024 Port is a Portuguese wine, produced in the Alto Douro region, on the Spanish border. The vines are mainly cultivated by small producers, each with a small plot. These plots … Continue Reading 1 August 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
