Son and grandson of Jean Pabiot, Alain and Jérôme manage the Domaine des Fines Caillottes within the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. The terroirs, mainly clay limestone, are therefore very varied: white limestone pebbles known as “caillottes”, marl with small fossilized oysters (kimmeridgian) and flint. This diversity of terroirs gives the estate’s wines their aromatic complexity.
The white Sancerre “La Merisière” is produced on clay-limestone soils, sometimes with pebbles and flint.
Sibiliana is the new project of the Cantine Europa Group created to enhance and select the best grapes of its members, to obtain unique and high quality wines, able to satisfy the most current food and wine trends. Excellence of raw materials and product innovation, combined with the great reliability of Cantine Europa, will make “Sibiliana” the added value to proceed in the future, but respecting our traditions.
Wine obtained from fermentation of Grillo grapes, produced in what is historically considered to be the area of origin of this grape variety. Wine of strong emotion.
Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal.
Twin Vines is the new Vinho Verde from José Maria da Fonseca. It celebrates the birth of the twin daughters of António Maria Soares Franco, the newest members of the family. Twin Vines is a refreshing white from the Vinho Verde region in the Northern part of Portugal. This versatile, crisp wine pairs well with chicken light pasta entrées, seafood and summer salads.
For more info, visit José Maria da Fonsecawebsite.
Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal.
Loving, loyal and intelligent, Portuguese Waterdogs are a treasured breed originally from the southern coast of Portugal – near where the winery originates. Waterdog white wine, a blend of Arinto and Fernão Pires grape varieties, have a peach and pineapple aroma and a touch of spices and wood with a citric and fresh acidity and a delicate minerality.
For more info, visit José Maria da Fonsecawebsite.
Located in the town and region of Robertson, Klippenkop is one of the most famous wineries in South Africa. The estate got established in 1941 as a venture and endeavour when several families came together with the same aim and objective in the district of Cape Winelands. The winery derives its name from two separate terms- “klippen” and “kop.” The former is a topographical or geographical term that refers to a rock’s outcrop. On the other hand, the latter is a word that means head or hillock in the African language.
An appealing full-bodied wine with good structure with lovely balancing acidity.
The vineyards from which Kono sources its grapes are spread predominantly throughout the sub-regions of Marlborough.
Each have their own unique micro climate and soil type, each with its own distinct flavour profile.
The difference is the key to blending a truly authentic expression of the region’s terroir.
The gift of knowledge and rich, unspoiled lands have created award winning wines over flowing with personality and purity.
Classic Marlborough harvest conditions with clear days and cool nights prevailed in 2022, with the grapes developing ripe, concentrated fruit flavours without losing the crisp balancing acidity and freshness our wines are renowned for.
Bernard Magrez’s journey is that of passion, a constant desire for improvement, know-how and exceptional success which has its roots first in Bordeaux, in the Grands Crus Classés, then in other prestigious terroirs in France and around the world.
L’Âme de Pape Clément’s vineyard is nestled in the heart of the Graves region, on the left bank of the Garonne River where the soil and climate are ideal for grapes to ripen and vines to flourish. Dig down into the subsoil and you’ll find gravel and a layer of clay and limestone, which absorbs the sun’s heat during the day and releases it at night to produce remarkably full, ripe grapes. What’s more, the nearby river and the vineyard’s exposure to the sun help create a microclimate which helps protect and nurture the vines.
Paying homage to the famed terroir of Stellenbosch’s historic wine region, L’Avenir was only founded in 1992 by Mauritius native Marc Wiehe.
Under the oenological direction of winemakers Dirk Coetzee, Mattheus Thabo and Francois Conradie, the winery in the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch produces now a well-endowed and award-winning wine portfolio of wines, distinguished by their unmistakably South African character with an elegant touch of French flair, with the two classic South African grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, as the cornerstone of the South African wine industry, forming the main focus of L’Avenir.
Produced from a selection of Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc Vineyards, ranging from old bushvines to younger stalwarts of the future, L’Avenir Horizon Chenin Blanc is the perfect balance between New World power and Old World finesse.
The 2022 vintage is considered as a highlight of the decade in South Africa.
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
This wine made from the Aligoté grape variety is the result of a plot selection. It draws all its singularity from the Côte Chalonnaise, in the heart of Burgundy. The vines are planted on limestone and marl hills, rich in silica. The soils are strewn with pebbles, flints called “chailles” or “chailloux”.
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
We find the Côte Chalonnaise in the very heart of Burgundy; the vineyards continue the natural line of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. Organized into small individual villages, the regional appellation “Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise” brings together 44 different communes, it embodies both
white wines made from Chardonnay and red wines from Pinot Noir.
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
The 200 hectares of Montagny 1er Cru are located at the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise. With a surface area of 34 hectares, “Les Coères” is the largest of the Montagny appellation climates classified as Premier Cru. The vines are located on a plateau as well as on hillsides facing southeast and north. The soils are not very stony and shallow, mainly covered with clay, blue marl and
Gryphées limestone (small fossil molluscs).
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
Sauvignon is only grown in Burgundy in the village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux. The vines draw from soils dating from the Kimmeridgian period, like its prestigious neighbor Chablis located in Auxerrois, all the freshness and liveliness that characterize Saint-Bris.
The farming co-operative La Guardiense, which is one of the biggest in Italy, was founded in 1960 by 33 farsighted and courageous farmers. Today it counts around 1,000 farmer members and it has been very successful in adapting to the new era and to the many market changes that have occurred over this time, thus becoming a symbol of the technological progress for the entire province of the Sannio region combining as it does experience and modernity.
The Falanghina, in particular, comes from a careful selection in the vineyard and from aging in the cellar in steel tanks only, ideal containers to keep the natural fragrance characteristics unaltered. A white of great fragrance and freshness.
The Huteau Boulanger winery was founded by Catherine and Francois in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. The winery has 45 hectares of vineyards. “If you respect nature, soil, climate, he will give you an exceptional Muscadet that combines sophistication and freshness.”
The company’s philosophy is based on a huge love and passion for winemaking and minimal impact on the ecosystem.
The grapes of this Muscadet Sèvre et Maine are harvested when fully ripe. Fruits are sorted out, then pressed in a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation starts with indigenous yeasts. Ageing on lees (‘sur lie’) in underground glass vessels (6-12 months).
The Huteau Boulanger winery was founded by Catherine and Francois in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. The winery has 45 hectares of vineyards. “If you respect nature, soil, climate, he will give you an exceptional Muscadet that combines sophistication and freshness.”
The company’s philosophy is based on a huge love and passion for winemaking and minimal impact on the ecosystem.
The grapes of this Sauvignon are harvested at optimum ripeness. First juice from traditional pressing, settling by cold stabilization, during fermentation, with the addition of 10% of filtered must to bring structure and power to the wine.
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