Rising dramatically above the Provençal landscape, Mont Sainte-Victoire has inspired painters, poets, and travellers for centuries. Its pale limestone slopes, … Continue reading The Sainte-Victoire Story: How a Provençal Gem Became a Cru
When the Migne family planted 1.8 hectares of Petit Manseng in 1929, the history of this tiny plot of land … Continue reading Inside Clos Joliette: Jurancon’s Most Elusive and Iconic Wine Estate
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Casavecchia alla Piazza di Gabriele Buondonno In 1988, you could purchase an entire estate in Chianti Classico for the price … Continue reading Sommeliers diary #32 Italian reds 31.12.2024
With a 16th-century heritage, Chateau de Beaucastel is among the most renowned estates in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The Perrin family has owned … Continue reading Sommelier diary #31 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 30.12.2025
A select few names in the world of great wine inspire collectors and connoisseurs with an unmatched sense of veneration. … Continue reading Sommelier diary #30 Clos St Hune Domaine Trimach 28.12.2024
Located in the esteemed Chassagne-Montrachet area of Burgundy, Domaine Noël Gagnard is a standard for white wines. Noël Gagnard and … Continue reading Sommeliers diary #29 Classic french Icons 05.12.2024
Bianco Etna Barone di Villagrande: The Elegance of SicilyA testament to the tenacity and inventiveness of Sicilian winemaking, the Barone … Continue reading Sommeliers diary #28 15. November 2024
2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos de Brusquires The 2011 Clos des Brusquieres has a garnet rim and a medium ruby … Continue reading Sommelier diary #27 02. November 2024
