France

Leonard and Olivier Humbrecht represent the pinnacle of winemaking in Alsace. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht was founded by the union of two wine producing families in 1959. The Humbrechts have upheld their winemaking tradition from father to son since 1620.  In the 18th century, they...
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There are two key dates in the history of Jacquesson. One is 1798, when Memmie Jacquesson founded the champagne house in Chalons. And the other is 1974, when the Chiquet family acquired the company, setting up in the village of Dizy, where many of their vineyards are located. ...
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Domaine Weinbach is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Alsace.  It was founded by Capuchin monks in 1612. Early documents show that some of its vineyards were planted as far back as the year 890.  In 1898, the Faller family acquired 26 hectares located among...
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Created in 1988, under the lineage of the Gros family, this domaine is managed by Jean Gros' daughter, Anne-Françoise Gros, and is completely independent of the domaines owned by her two brothers, Michel and Bernard.  Most of the property is located in the village of Pommard,...
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Château d'Esclans is a splendid 700 acre property located in the La Motte area, north of St. Tropez in French Provence. The domaine's owner, Sacha Lichine, is the man behind the rosé revolution which has taken place in Provence over the last decade.  He has placed his provençal...
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Whether it was because of his bold character or his great vision, or whether it was simply due to the vicissitudes of life, when you find yourself speaking to wine lovers about the benefits which secondary fermentation has brought the still wines of Champagne since the 17th...
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Drum roll please for this boutique Champagne house, the author of an uninhibited Champagne which has attained cult status mostly in the last decade, little by little. Located on the slopes of the village of Avize, its small production is a far cry from the glamorous, glitzy...
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This is one of the oldest houses in Champagne which started on its current journey in 1910. Located in Mareuil-sur-Ay, it has always positioned itself as a traditional Champagne house for connoisseurs rather than a big, international Champagne house.  As a consequence, it is not...
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A delightful winery located to the north of Montpellier which began its activity in 1999 and lies within the Coteaux de Languedoc appellation, presenting a style that closely refers to the indigenous reds of Southern France, with modern notes setting out norms in elegance that...
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