The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The Prestige line is M.Chapoutier’s heritage, representing classic Grands Crus signed Maison M. CHAPOUTIER and representative of their appellations in the Rhône Valley.
This white Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a blend of several Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroirs, composed of rolled pebbles from the ancient bed of the Rhône, safres and villafranchian terraces on clay matrices.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The name Maia comes from an ancient tradition. Maia is in fact one of the seven sisters stars that together form the constellation of the Pleiades. Since ancient times guided sailors and farmers of Lake Garda in navigation and harvesting.
With wines which reflect elegance, with an enduring attention to quality, style and terroir, reflecting the alluvial soils of the DOC Delle Venezie, creating high quality organically certified wines from two or Italy’s most famous regions.
Domaine Dutron has been crafting wine in the picturesque town of Fuissé since 1835, where the family estate spans 16 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards. Passed down through generations, Maxime Dutron now oversees the vineyards, continuing the family’s legacy while embracing sustainable farming.
At the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé plots, the vines for Mâcon-Fuissé wine make the most of their terroir and clay-limestone soils. This is an ideal soil composition which allows these 25-year-old Chardonnay vines to produce a unique, elegant and distinctively Mâconnais wine.
Malbicho is regarded as someone who dares to try something new, who abides by the dictates of tradition, who has a confident and challenging attitude toward life. Therefore, these wines convey the vision of someone who thinks outside the box, someone who challenges limits, who fears nothing. Argentine wines, but with their own unique perspective: free and challenging. That and much more lives in every bottle of Malbicho.
A great example of an Argentine Chardonnay, which possesses a smooth, mouth-filling sensation for a finish that is complex luscious and round
Founded in 1642, Mandan is the oldest wine estate in Chile and now listed by the government as one of the oldest historic buildings.
Mandan is the name originally meant for the first tribe of American Indians, migrated from Siberia to the Americas more than 20,000 years ago, where they formed a unique culture there.
Americans believe that the birds soaring in the sky have a sacred charm. In ancient sports or war, whoever wins will get a feather, which will be inserted into the hat as a prize and become a symbol of honor. The higher the number of feathers, the higher the bravery and the greater the prestige of war.
That’s why the winery is marked by feathers, which, at the same time, represent the enthusiastic and sunny winemaking spirit of the winery and the endless exploration and passion for high-quality wine.
Founded in 1642, Mandan is the oldest wine estate in Chile and now listed by the government as one of the oldest historic buildings.
Mandan is the name originally meant for the first tribe of American Indians, migrated from Siberia to the Americas more than 20,000 years ago, where they formed a unique culture there.
Americans believe that the birds soaring in the sky have a sacred charm. In ancient sports or war, whoever wins will get a feather, which will be inserted into the hat as a prize and become a symbol of honor. The higher the number of feathers, the higher the bravery and the greater the prestige of war.
That’s why the winery is marked by feathers, which, at the same time, represent the enthusiastic and sunny winemaking spirit of the winery and the endless exploration and passion for high-quality wine.
As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’.
These wines carry this message and reflect the warmth of the southern France terroirs in which they are rooted.
For more info, visit Marius by Michel Chapoutierwebsite.
As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’.
These wines carry this message and reflect the warmth of the southern France terroirs in which they are rooted.
For more info, visit Marius by Michel Chapoutierwebsite.
In the Egrots, a small hamlet in the commune of Sury-en-Vaux, 4 kilometers from Sancerre, Michel and Laurent Thomas operate a family estate comprising 17 hectares of vineyards, on 3 different types of terroirs: limestone and stony soil giving fine and fruity wines; clay and shellfish soils giving a wine with intense aromas of almonds and citrus; and sedimentary rock very hard siliceous, giving smoked aromas.
The production is harvested, vinified and bottled by them at the property.
Miles From Nowhere is all about a passion for winemaking.
This passion drove oenologist Rory Clifton-Parks and a well-known industry veteran Franklin Tate to gathered precious little pockets of exceptional land and vineyards, scattered across the Margaret River region of Western Australia.
This is solid, well-made Chardonnay, something really special, unique and distinct, that from the ground up truly expresses what is unique about the terroir of Margaret River. The majority of this wine, came from vineyards in the Wilyabrup sub-region in Margaret River. The 2023 vintage in Margaret River is frequently described by winemakers and critics as a “Goldilocks Vintage”—a nearly perfect season that favored Chardonnay with exceptional balance, elegance, and natural acidity.
The Miles from Nowhere name comes from the journey Franklin Tate’s ancestors made over 100 years ago from Eastern Europe to Australia: upon their arrival, they felt they had travelled “miles from nowhere”.
The philosophy of Miles from Nowhere is based on a passion for seeking out precious pockets of exceptional land and vineyards across the Margaret River region.
The 2024 vintage in Margaret River is marked by being the earliest and fastest-paced harvest on record, driven by an exceptionally warm and dry growing season. Despite the heat, the region’s white varieties, particularly Chardonnay, are being hailed for their unexpected freshness and concentrated flavors.
Some drinkers may expect to find a full bodied, heavily oaked chardonnay, this Chardonnay takes a slightly different approach in showing a more delicate and youthful side, of the beloved variety.
The Miles from Nowhere name comes from the journey Franklin Tate’s ancestors made over 100 years ago from Eastern Europe to Australia: upon their arrival, they felt they had travelled “miles from nowhere”.
The philosophy of Miles from Nowhere is based on a passion for seeking out precious pockets of exceptional land and vineyards across the Margaret River region.
The 2024 vintage in Margaret River was the driest and warmest growing season on record, leading to the earliest harvest the region has ever seen. Despite the heat, the white wines are noted for their exceptional clarity, freshness, and surprisingly high natural acidity. A wine Margaret River produces better than most: the classical styled Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.
For generations, everything in the Moser family has revolved around wine and its associated traditions. It was Alfred Moser’s son, Gernot Moser, who integrated international standards into the lovingly managed family business, thus laying the foundations for the Moser philosophy that is lived in every fiber of the company today: quality takes time. And space.
Pure Austria is a selection of uncomplicated, fresh, classically produced wines, with a beautiful interplay of varieties and fruits.
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