Demanding and passionate, Alain Bessette gave his father’s property the means to produce quality wines. Accessible and worn on the fruit, they tell the revolution undertaken in the vineyard and the cellar.
The white grape varieties of Château La Verriere Sauvignon Blanc are harvested very early in the morning at temperatures allowing the grapes to be vatted to follow a skin maceration of 12 to 18 hours. This maceration will allow an optimum aromatic expression and a balance in the mouth which will guarantee this wine finesse and power over time.
Since 2012, Château La Verriere has embarked on an environmental approach by integrating the certification scope of the SME (Environmental Management System) and HVE (Exploitation of High Environmental Value).
The property owes its name to the illustrious owner who lived there in the 19th century. Mr. Emilien Piganeau taught plastic arts at the Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, and was a municipal councilor in St-Emilion for 3 terms. Coming from a family of Bordeaux bankers, he was passionate about drawing, painting, but also archaeology, history and poetry. The property was acquired by the Bruno family in 1978.
The vineyard is located in the Pierrefitte menhir area, near the Dordogne River and the old port of Saint-Emilion.
Sustainable agriculture, HVE (High Environmental Value) Certification. Stop using herbicides since 2018.
Situated between Saint Estephe and Pauillac, overlooking the first classified growths of Medoc, the Château Puy Castéra can claim one of the most prestigious wine neighborhoods in the world. This domaine of 18 hectares has a terroir of exception which provide to the wine complexity and elegance.
The name of this Château dates back to ancient times, meaning “fortress on a hill”. It is also notable for having once belonged to one of the biggest names in viticulture: Henri Marès, the man who discovered how to combat powdery mildew.
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
From France, this crisp and zesty blend will take you through a wine experience, having Claire Patelin encapsulated in this bottle a bit of the French way of life.
Clos de Nouys is an estate of about twenty hectares planted on the Vouvray appellation, managed by François Chainier. It is made up of vines that are on average 35 years old.
Already listed in the geological maps of 1907, it is one of the oldest wine estates of the AOC: its wines were served on board the Normandie liner in 1936 and on the most beautiful tables in the world. Its plots of vines were already noted among the best.
This 100% Chenin Blanc is grown on clay-limestone soils on the north bank of the Loire, on the hillsides of Vouvray.
The Codex Reserve brand is the result of mixed inspirations. Its enigma comes from the winemakers and their desire to protect the terroirs from which they sourced the grapes. Specially selected to create this premium range, these vineyards offer the perfect conditions to grow juicy, full-flavoured grapes that make uniquely flavoured wines.
This specific Cabernet Sauvignon comes from carefully selected terroirs from the South of France, benefiting from hot sunny days and cooler nights at the end of summer. This aspect allows the harvest of balanced grapes, with lovely natural acidity and fruit-forward profile. The vines are planted on well-drained silty soils, with gravels retaining heat.
Of course, the exact location of such rare terroirs is a well-kept secret which is why the Codex brand is so mysterious…
Founded by Graham Cranswick Smith, the wines take their cue from his family name, thought to derive from the Crane’s Wyke (the village of cranes) in Yorkshire as recorded in the medieval Domesday Book. The Cranswick wines are expertly crafted to reflect the very best of Australia’s winemaking heritage. Offering a three tier range of classic wines designed to be superb examples of Australian varietals from carefully selected vineyards in New South Wales and South Australia.
Founded by Graham Cranswick Smith, the wines take their cue from his family name, thought to derive from the Crane’s Wyke (the village of cranes) in Yorkshire as recorded in the medieval Domesday Book. The Cranswick wines are expertly crafted to reflect the very best of Australia’s winemaking heritage. Offering a three tier range of classic wines designed to be superb examples of Australian varietals from carefully selected vineyards in New South Wales and South Australia. Grapes are specially selected from small parcels of vines from South Eastern Australia. The vines are carefully cultivated to our specifications, with low yields producing intensely flavored grapes of outstanding quality.
In March 2002 the DiGiorgio Family became the proud owners of the second oldest winery in Coonawarra. This winery had been known since the early 1950’s as ‘Rouge Homme’ and holds enormous importance within the ‘winescape’ of Australia.
Being frank, this wine is made to be enjoyed with the best of food, family and friends. The finest white varieties of the estate have been blended to create a fresh and aromatic wine, with ripe tropical flavours and a crisp, dry finish.
Frankly, this white is fabulous!
The history of the Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils in Chablis, northern Burgundy , dates back more than 150 years. With 10 hectares of Chablis Premier Cru vineyards, 12 hectares of Petit Chablis vineyards and some wonderful bottles from the Chablis Grand Cru appellation, the family domaine manages its vineyards sustainably to protect the environment and safeguard the natural characteristics of the Chardonnay grape.
With accents of green apple, the refreshing and lively character of this elegant Chablis is a joy. It will give of its best after two to three years and is a fine pairing for ham in Chablis sauce.
For more info, visit Domaine Daniel Dampt & Filswebsite.
Domaine de la Chézatte is a family owned estate in the most northerly village in Sancerre. Its sustainably farmed vineyards are south-facing with soils of flint and limestone so it’s an ideal spot for growing Sauvignon Blanc.
The white Sancerre represents today 85% of the whole production; 10% of Sancerre red and 5% of Sancerre Rosé. The Domaine de la Chézatte has different terroirs with various soil tyles: silex (60%), White Soils ‘Terres Blanches’ (23%), Caillotte (17%).
For more info, visit Domaine de la Chézatte website.
Domaine de la Chézatte is a family owned estate in the most northerly village in Sancerre. Its sustainably farmed vineyards are south-facing with soils of flint and limestone so it’s an ideal spot for growing Sauvignon Blanc.
The white Sancerre represents today 85% of the whole production; 10% of Sancerre red and 5% of Sancerre Rosé. The Domaine de la Chézatte has different terroirs with various soil tyles: silex (60%), White Soils ‘Terres Blanches’ (23%), Caillotte (17%).
For more info, visit Domaine de la Chézatte website.
Since 1885, the Vicente Gandía seal gives all its products common characteristics: high quality, reasonable prices, and stability between one harvest and another. Wines that transmit elegance, complexity, softness and balance.
Today, you can find Vicente Gandía in 90 countries on 5 continents, as the largest winery in the Valencian Community. In addition, in 2014 it won the award for the best Spanish winery in the prestigious international competition AWC Vienna. That same year, the World Association of Writers and Journalists of Wines and Spirits included it in their ranking of the top 50 wineries in the world. In 2018, the European Congress of Enogastronomic Brotherhoods (CEUCO) awarded the “Aurum Europa Excellente” Prize to Vicente Gandía as “Best European Winery”, reconfirmed also in 2022.
It’s a miracle that you’re here, that you’ve chosen this bottle, that you’re reading these words. We often dream so big that we forget about the wonderful things happening around us every day. A surprise trip, that song that took you back to your childhood, or the strange coincidence of finding love… in the end, miracles are just extraordinary events – and life is full of them. It all depends on you. You can keep waiting for that big event that might change your life, or you can toast the here and now, and make the miracle happen yourself.
Sometimes the extraordinary does happen – you just have to let it.
Finca La Emperatriz is a winery with an extensive vineyard estate in Rioja Alta.
Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz is the new project of brothers Eduardo and Víctor, who in 1996 acquired Bodega La Emperatriz, named as such because the first owner of these plots was Eugenia de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France. With this new emphasis and with new projects at hand, the winery changed its name but its high-end wines retain the Finca La Emperatriz signature, the name of the ‘viñedo singular’ they come from, which is given to small, old plots with limited but high quality production and which, in summary, must comply with a series of strict standards to prove their quality.
This wine is made from traditional bush vine Viura with an average age of 35 years in the vineyards of Fuenmayor and Cenicero.
In Baños de Rioja, Viura is trained in espalier. The vineyards of Fuenmayor and Cenicero are not located in an area as extreme as those of Baños de Rioja, the microclimate is less Atlantic and the wines do not require of a long aging to show their full potential.
For more info, visit Finca La Emperatriz / Hermanos Hernáiz website.
The name Cielo e Terra (literally Sky and Land, or Heaven and Earth) recreates a perfect marriage, where Heaven is represented by the family of the same name and the Land is identified with the expert hands of the winegrower partners working in the vineyards that yield these wines.
The grapes for this red wine grow in IGT Puglia. The grapes are picked early (hence Primitivo) to ensure the freshness, and youthfullness of the fruit.
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