Originally from Schönberg, in the Rhineland, fleeing the consequences of the defeat of Napoleon I, the Yung family origins settled for more than a century in Algeria. Already listed in the first edition of Féret des Vins d’Oranie in 1886, the family developed its vineyard until independence, until forced to abandon the wine estates it had owned since 1859.
In 1862 Charles Young joined his older brother, already settled in Gironde. He then decides to acquire for his 2 children and his 2 nephews, the Château Haut Mondain, a 42-hectare AOC Bordeaux wine estate, followed then by Château Barail, Les Hauts de Palette and Moulin de Tassin.
Since 2020, the Charles Yung & Fils vineyards have been committed to a societal and environmental approach by obtaining High Environmental Value (HVE), level 3 certification.
Juan Cúneo Solari founded Casas del Bosque in 1993, at a time when the Chilean wine industry was pursuing quantity over quality. His commitment to quality is evident in the Gran Reserva Cabernet, a wine which is a great exponent of this characteristic variety of Chile that finds one of its most typical expressions in the Maipo Valley.
Carménère originates from the Bordeaux region of France. However, Chile is currently the main producer of this grape variety worldwide. The grapes come from alluvial loam soils with good drainage towards the Cachapoal river in Almahue, in the commune of Peumo, which has traditionally been recognized for the quality of its Carménère. The variety was harvested during the first fortnight of April, seeking a balance between the herbaceous compounds typical of the variety and its fruity notes.
Juan Cúneo Solari founded Casas del Bosque in 1993, at a time when the Chilean wine industry was pursuing quantity over quality.
A great Chardonnay from the cool Casablanca Valley, recognized as one of the best places in Chile for this variety. Ungrafted vines of the “Mendoza” clone planted on Tapihue Sandy Loam and Santa Rosa Clay Loam soils between 1997 and 2003. The vineyard is 18 km from the Pacific Ocean at 250 m altitude.
Juan Cúneo Solari founded Casas del Bosque in 1993, at a time when the Chilean wine industry was pursuing quantity over quality.
Coming from 10-15 year old vines planted in red granite hillside soils, located within the coldest and western areas of the Casablanca Valley, 18 km from the Pacific Ocean and at 250 m altitude in the single vineyard of Las Dichas.
The ripening season of 2023 was warm and sunny, therefore there is structure and potential to evolve through time, but at the same time the wine could be enjoyed soon, as warmer vintages imparts a moderate acidity.
Located in Odenas (Rhône), the Domaine de la Chaize extends over 250 hectares, including 99 hectares of vines, which makes it the largest property in one piece in Beaujolais cru. Today, the Château is the emblem of the most prestigious Beaujolais Cru estate.
“Morgon” is a blend of a selection of vineyard sites located in the Morgon appellation, on deep very altered granites and ancient alluvials of 40 years (average) vines.
The Durup family, winegrowers from father to son, have been cultivating vines in Chablis for fifteen generations. The succession of Jean Durup, who reconstituted the vineyard of Château de Maligny, is ensured by Jean-Paul and Valérie Durup, assisted by Romain Ménissier, operations director. The different wines marketed under the prestigious labels “Château de Maligny”, with the best exposures, and “Églantière” all come from the unique variety of grape varieties used in Chablis: Chardonnay.
The Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume is the most famous and the most commercial one of the Premiers Crus of Chablis, due first to its area (130 hectares for 850 hectares of Premiers Crus) and to its closeness to the Grands Crus. With 18 hectares planted in the appellation Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume, Durup estate is the major producer of this appellation in the area.
The wine produced in this appellation is certainly the rounder of all those ones produced in the Chablis vineyard. It is also the suppler but with a good structure typical of the Premiers Crus.
For more info, visit Jean Durup – Château de Maligny website.
The history of the Chainier family begins in the 18th century when Pierre Chainier’s ancestors cultivated vines in the Bordeaux region. This tradition has been passed down from father to son and the Chainier Company now brings together many professional players, wine companies and major importers.
The Château de Pocé, known as “la Châtellenie”, dates from the 15th century and is located in Pocé-sur-Cisse, on the perimeter of the UNESCO world heritage site, a stone’s throw from the Château d’Amboise.
This 100% Sauvignon is grown on the hillsides located on the north bank of the Loire in the commune of Pocé s/Cisse, on clay-siliceous-calcareous soils.
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).
Created in 1936, Château Talaris is a family estate of 7 hectares located in Tauriac (Gironde), close to the Pair-non-pair caves.
The vineyard of Château Talaris, lead by its owner Ms. Christelle Rios, has been certified sustainableHVE (High Environmental Value) and has been in the process of conversion to organic farming since 2020.
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.
Along the length of North and South Islands, the cool clear waters of the Pacific Ocean carve deep natural coves into the landscape.
Intriguing for its unrivalled tranquillity, this spectacular eastern coastline of New Zealand is also renowned for its exceptional wines.
In these beautiful, but harsh, conditions the vines struggle for survival, producing low yields of high quality fruit with concentrated flavours.
Parcels from the Awatere Valley and Wairau Valley together combine to create a wine brimming with varietal character, balance and elegance.
Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro.
This wine was made quite close to Lisboa, in a place where the vineyards sprawl through smooth hills also offering unique landscapes. With an excellent colour and aromatic exuberance, this is a wine with notes of red ripe fruits and spices, having been partially aged inoak barrels. With a good body and firm tannins, it finishes long and balanced.
The Abruzzo are rather unknown as a winegrowing region, except for the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, which originates from it. The winery Colle Corviano in Loreto Aprutino belongs to the growing region Pescara, where Pinot Grigio is grown in selected vineyards located near the village of Loreto Aprutino in the Pinot Grigio IGP area, on stony, structured and drained limestone soil at 300 mt above the sea level, showing pleasant freshness with a well integrated acidity.
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.
A Moscato showing light musk aromas, with fruity flavours of peach, pear and apple, finishing with a light fizz.
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