André Brunel Summary: Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France Heritage: Family in the region since the 18th century; eight generations of winemaking Founded/Formalized: 1954 as Domaine Les Cailloux; later renamed after André Brunel Leadership: Now led by Fabrice Brunel (8th generation)...

Over five hundred years old and Château Ferry Lacombe wines are as fresh as they ever were. The Ferry family settled in the Côtes de Provence in 1442 and founded Château Ferry Lacombe. The estate is now owned by Michel...

Champagne Palmer & Co. Summary: Region: Champagne, France Location: Reims; Montagne de Reims sub-region Founded: 1947 Founders: Seven grower-families Classification: Grande Marque Champagne house Vineyard Holdings: 500+ acres, all Premier Cru and Grand Cru Signature Cuvée: Rosé Solera (perpetual reserve/solera...

Domaine Carrion Gran Vin de Chablis – a Domaine born from one man’s passion. The estate was once the property of a wine enthusiast who originally hailed from Brittany and moved to Chablis in the 1970s after falling in love...

The Bonnard estate is located in the Saint Andelain district, less than two miles from the renowned town of Pouilly sur Loire. The estate was purchased in 1951 by the great-grandfather of the current owner and winemaker, Christophe Bonnard. Throughout...

Gustave Lorentz Summary: Region: Alsace, France (Bergheim; Altenberg de Bergheim, Vosges Mountains) Founded: 1836 Ownership/Leadership: Family-owned; led by 6th-generation Georges Lorentz (7 generations) Vineyards: 85 acres; includes Grand Cru Kanzlerberg (4 acres) and Altenberg de Bergheim (30 acres) Key Varieties:...

Born in 1963, the Cave des Vins de Sancerre is the only cooperative to date of this appellation. For more than 50 years, the original values remain the same: solidarity between winegrowers, sharing of know-how, and strict quality standards. La...

Château Clarke Summary: Region/Appellation: Listrac-Médoc, southern Médoc, Bordeaux Left Bank (France) Viticulture History: Viticulture on site dates to the 12th century Founded: 1771 by the Clarke family Vineyards: 135 acres Terroir: Limestone and clay soils Grape Focus: Merlot-led (rare in...

Château des Laurets Summary: Region: Bordeaux Right Bank, between Puisseguin Saint-Émilion and Montagne Saint-Émilion Terroir: South-facing limestone slopes History: Origins date to the 12th century Flagship Wine: Château des Laurets — 80% Merlot / 20% Cabernet Franc (classic Right Bank...