Domaine Pierre Gaillard: Guide and presentation of the estate

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Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Pierre Gaillard. > Partner estates: See all guides ? This estate is located in Malleva and is a new producer in the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It was founded in 1986 with just 0.25 hectares of vines. Before founding his domaine, Pierre Gaillard was experienced in all things Côte-Rôtie. He planted those first vines that were used in Guigal's famous "La Turque" cuvée wines. Their cuvées... Read more

Domaine Gerin: Guide and presentation of the estate

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Domaines Partenaires-Domaine Gerin
Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Gerin. The Gerin family resides in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie vineyards, in the village of Ampuis. The estate has been in existence for 6 generations now. This vineyard, 30 km south of Lyon, is located at the northern end of the Rhône Valley, and is the smallest in terms of surface area (280 ha). The importance of Mediterranean and continental climates contributes to the production of the finest wines. Wines that are as appealing visually as they are on the palate. Syrah, which is... Read more

Domaine Georges Vernay: Guide and presentation of the estate

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Domain partners -Domaine Christine Vernay
Today, we're going to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Vernay. It's a popular Rhone Valley estate best known for its Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu wines. Christine Vernay, who succeeded her father and grandfather, has been running the estate for over 20 years now. The vineyard works with great ambition and investment. It is now certified organic. > See all estate guides History of Domaine Vernay Founded in 1940, this estate is a... Read more

GEWURZTRAMINER | THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ALSATIAN GRAPE VARIETY

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Gewurztraminer is an emblematic grape variety of France, and more specifically of Alsace. Its exotic, fruity aromatic palette appeals to a wide range of people. Gewurztraminer is not often used in gastronomic food & wine pairings, so let yourself be tempted by this sweet nectar. THE ORIGINS OF GEWURZTRAMINER We all think that Gewurztraminer comes from Alsace or Germany because of the way it's pronounced, but it's not! In fact, its name has a German connotation, "Gewurz" meaning "spice" or "aromatic",... Read more

Domaine François Villard: great vintages and best vintages

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Domaine partner-Domaine Villard
Domaine François Villard is located in Condrieu in the Rhône Valley. It boasts 25 hectares of vines, aged 15 years or more. François Villard is passionate about great wines and his profession as a winemaker. His know-how and experience make him one of Condrieu's greatest winemakers. He's a self-taught winemaker with a passion for discovering and producing new cuvées. 21 cuvées to date, but perhaps more in the years to come. > Discover all our estate guides... Read more

Domaine Duclaux | Estate guide and best vintages

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Duclaux estate guide and presentation
Today we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Duclaux. Owned by David and Benjamin Duclaux, Domaine Duclaux is a family winery established in 1928. This terroir was mainly managed by the father, Edmond Duclaux. > See all our Partner Estate Guides Presentation of Domaine Duclaux - Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu Founded in 1928, the estate was bought by the great-grandfather, but progressed mainly thanks to the father, Edmond Duclaux. It is now his... Read more

Which wines to invest in in Vougeot?

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We've chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. A MICRO-APPELLATION Nestled between Chambolle Musigny and Flagey-Echezeaux (the village of the Vosne-Romanée appellation), the wines of Vougeot owe their name to a small river that joins the Saône, the Vouge. We call it a micro Appellation, because its... Read more

Paul Jaboulet Ainé et Fils: Guide and presentation

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Domaines Partenaires-Paul Jaboulet
Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Paul Jaboulet. Please see our other articles on partner estates. > Partner Estate Guides Founded in the 19th century by Antoine Jaboulet in the Rhône Valley, the estate is located on the best parcels of the northern Rhône wines, in particular Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas. It remained in the Jaboulet family until 2006, when the Frey family took over. The domaine is one of the finest in the Rhône Valley, and people never stop talking about... Read more