Château Figeac is one of the leading St. Emilion estates and its wine, with its high Cabernet content, has often been described as the most Médoc-like in Saint-Émilion. It is located in the north-west of the appellation with its vineyards adjoining those of Cheval Blanc. Its 40 hectares of vineyards (unusually for the right bank there is only 30% Merlot in the vineyard with 35% Cabernet Franc and – rare on the right bank – 35% Cabernet Sauvignon) lie on a deep, Médoc-like gravel topsoil (‘Graves’) over a flinty, iron-rich subsoil.
Since 2010 Figeac has been managed by Comte Eric d’Aramon and his wife Laure and there has been some serious improvements here recently under winemaker Frédéric Faye. Michel Rolland has been brought in to consult – but not to change the unique Figeac style. As a consequence, the wines produced now seem a little riper and more polished than before but are still fine, pure and classic.
Produced to the same high standards as the Grand Vin, Petit-Figeac is Château Figeac’s second wine. Under the leadership of Thierry Manoncourt, Château Figeac has been producing a Second Wine since 1945. Since the 2012 vintage, it has taken the name of a historic plot of land, “Petit-Figeac” located in the heart of the estate.
2021 is the first vintage vinified in the estate’s new cellar.
This exceptional Bordeaux wine is from carefully selected plots on the continuation of Saint-Émilion’s celebrated limestone ridge, the perfect terroir to grow a beautiful 100% Merlot.
The south facing ridge shielded Château Picoron from the Bordeaux Spring frost which impacted most other wineries, making 2017 a vintage to celebrate.
Only 1400 cases were produced from the rolling clay and limestone hills of Château Picoron.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
In 2020, the “1957 by Pfaff” range is a tribute to these founders, the heritage of their know-how, Alsatian excellence.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
The Crémant of Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim is first and foremost a festive wine that can be served at any moment of the day.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
This old vines Pinot noir unveils fresh aromas of berries and some notes of spices.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
Zinnkoepflé soils sits upon shelly Muschelkalk limestone strewn with sandstone inclusions which provide aromatic finesse and remarkable acidity – the base for the superb intensity of these terroir wines. Zinnkoepflé produces wines marked by generous maturity which translates on the palate into aromas of candied fruit and toasted notes. Simultaneously, the mouth structure reveals complex freshness. This duality bestows weight, finishing with a subtle, sweeping and highly precise minerality. In particolar, Riesling unfolds notes of citrus fruit peel giving a succulent sensation, a mere prelude to intense minerality.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
“Gewurz” means spice, in line with the character of this variety.
Gewurztraminer expresses strong fruit flavours, like pineapple or lichi, and in most cases, notes of rose petal.
This wine is a typical example of the grape variety.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
Pinot Gris develops floral, dried fruit and jammy aromas. It is both fresh and full-bodied, with suppleness and a very nice gastronomic wine.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
Pinot noir often unveils fresh aromas of black currant, red berries and some notes of leather.
Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.
The 2023 vintage produced this dry and refined Riesling with an extremely elegant bouquet.
Second Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, the magnificent Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande shines on the left bank of Bordeaux. In 2007, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande began a new chapter in its history by joining the Rouzaud family, owners of the prestigious Louis Roederer Champagne House.
A reference among the wines of Pauillac, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande oversees a vineyard of 114 hectares, of which 92 hectares are in production. The soils, composed of gravelly ridges on sandy-clay subsoils, benefit the vines, which are on average 28 years old. In the process of converting to organic farming, the vineyard is certified organic and 65% biodynamic.
Réserve de Pichon Comtesse is considered the Second Wine of the estate.
For more info, visit Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande website.
Picollo Ernesto is perched among the rolling hills that surround the town of Gavi. The climate here is much more mediterranean than in the north, benefiting from the constant maritime breezes, unique to the southern Piedmont. With the intent of showcasing Cortese in its purest form, Picollo Gavi’s are fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel.
Picollo Ernesto is perched among the rolling hills that surround the town of Gavi. The climate here is much more mediterranean than in the north, benefiting from the constant maritime breezes, unique to the southern Piedmont. With the intent of showcasing Cortese in its purest form, Picollo Gavi’s are fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel.
The Pierre Chainier House, based in Amboise, owns over 250 hectares divided between Tours and Amboise, directly cultivating and distributing all legendary grapes of the Loire Valley. The trading business gives opportunities to create harmonies of wine likely to answer to specific requests.
The new range of Pierre Chainier shows blended cuvees of typical Chardonnay varietals, developing partnerships with wine growers and the various cuvees are selected after several tastings.
The Pierre Chainier House, based in Amboise, owns over 250 hectares divided between Tours and Amboise, directly cultivating and distributing all legendary grapes of the Loire Valley. The trading business gives opportunities to create harmonies of wine likely to answer to specific requests.
The new range of Pierre Chainier shows blended cuvees of typical Pinot Noir varietals, developing partnerships with wine growers and the various cuvees are selected and blended after several tastings.
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