Great winesUncategorized @en_gb The Grands Crus Classés of Graves: where history, terroir, and Bordeaux prestige meet by Pauline 31 October 2025 Among the great wines of Bordeaux, the Grands Crus Classés of Graves hold a truly special place. Both discreet and prestigious, they embody the perfect balance between tradition, finesse, and … Continue Reading 31 October 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great wines Sauternes Classified Growths: A Divine Nectar Inherited from History by Pauline 9 May 2025 Ah, Sauternes! When we think of Sauternes, images of golden autumn sunshine immediately come to mind, as do clusters of grapes bursting with sugar, ready to give birth to one … Continue Reading 9 May 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines Château Ausone by Pauline 29 April 2025 The Château Ausone vineyard covers 7 hectares and is located on the slopes of Saint-Emilion. Until 2022, the year the château will no longer be included in the classification, it … Continue Reading 29 April 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great wines The Médoc classification by Julie Berteloot 24 February 2025 The first classification of Médoc wines was done in 1855 for the Universal Exhibition. It was requested by Napoleon III and the distinctions obtained are indicated on the wine labels. … Continue Reading 24 February 2025 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines The Château Mouton Rothschild by Julie Berteloot 31 December 2024 It was in 1853 that Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Château Brane Mouton, wanting to serve his own wine to his guests. He gave it the name: Château Mouton Rothschild. … Continue Reading 31 December 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great winesTerroirs The Romanée Conti appellation by Julie Berteloot 25 November 2024 Located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée, this grand cru covers an area of 1.81 hectares. Between Echezeaux and Nuits Saint Georges, the vines of the Romanée Conti appellation reach between … Continue Reading 25 November 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines Domaine de la Romanée Conti by SoDivin 18 October 2024 Domaine de la Romanée Conti: the most famous wine in the world The Domaine de la Romanée Conti is a Burgundy wine estate with an international reputation. This great Burgundy … Continue Reading 18 October 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Great wines What is a second wine? by SoDivin 10 October 2024 The origin of the second wine Historically reserved for the classified growths of Bordeaux, a second wine is a wine produced on the same terroir as that of the château. … Continue Reading 10 October 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Great winesTerroirs The Sauternes appellation by Julie Berteloot 10 October 2024 World famous, the Sauternes appellation extends on the left bank of the Garonne. It covers a wide variety of terroirs composed of sand, gravel and clay. In Bordeaux, the most … Continue Reading 10 October 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Great winesVintages The 1989 vintage: the year of all celebrations by Julie Berteloot 30 September 2024 The 1989 vintage leaves everywhere memories of a successful and unhindered year. To the happiness of farmers, prices are rising. The weather is perfect: the hot and dry weather ensures … Continue Reading 30 September 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
