France

Founded in Reims in 1760, Delamotte recently celebrated its 250th anniversary. It has always been best known for the location of its vineyards in the “the king of the champagne vineyards”, the Mesnis sur Oger Grand Cru, as well as for its enduring “fraternity” with the...
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Located in the Bordeaux appellation of St-Estèphe, the most northern in the Medoc, Chateau de Pez is a beautiful estate boasting over 30 hectares of vineyards seated on clay and limestone rock, referred to as “calcaire de St-Estèphe”. It was created in the 15th century and...
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Established in Épernay over more than 160 years ago, this maison ranks as one of the smaller of the great Champagne brands and nowadays continues totally under family control. Owning 87 hectares, Pol Roger has vineyards under its control in the Marne Valley, the Côte de Blancs...
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If there were to be one house in the world which truly reflects the meaning of the word luxury when applied to the sphere of the wine industry, the family-owned Maison Louis Roederer might possibly be that one. Located in Reims, heart of the northerly Champagne region Louis...
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To talk of Guigal is to talk of one of the most important négociants and wine producers in the Northern Rhône and, by extension, one of the most renowned names in the world of wine in France and very highly regarded by international critics over the last few decades. This...
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The well known acting couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, bought the magnificent Château Miraval with its vineyards in 2008.  The château sits tucked away in its own valley in the ancient village of Correns, France’s “first organic village”. This 500 hectare property, located...
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The Coulon family has lived in Vrigny, in the Champagne region, for eight generations.  Today, husband and wife, Eric and Isabelle Coulon, are at the helm.  They cultivate 80 vineyard parcels classified as Premier Cru and split over 5 villages. Their production philosophy is...
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Taittinger is undoubtedly one of the Grandes Maisons of Champagne, due to the historical importance of its impressive cellars dug out in Gallo-Roman times. The buildings above it were constructed on the site of the Abbey of Saint-Nicaise, built in the 13th century and completely...
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Founded in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most important maisons in Champagne and a Group that includes Salon, among others, within its portfolio.  An innovative and creative champagne house, Laurent-Perrier was one of the first to use stainless steel vats for low...
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