Red Margaux wine comes from Chateau Prieure Lichine

Confidences de Prieure Lichine 2020 This red Margaux wine comes from Chateau Prieure Lichine, whose origins date back centuries to when the estate was a Benedictine priory. After the French Revolution fragmented the property, it was revitalized in the 1950s by Alexis Lichine, a savvy wine merchant who restored the vineyards and winery. The estate […]

Chateau Palmer Alter Ego wine

Chateau Palmer Alter Ego 2021 Chateau Palmer takes its name from a British army general who acquired the estate in 1814, although the property dates back to the 17th century. While classified as a third growth in the 1855 Bordeaux ranking, it is recognized as a top “Super Second,” rivaling the first growth Chateau Margaux. […]

Chateau Mukhrani Khvanchkara semi-sweet red wine

Chateau Mukhrani Khvanchkara 2020 This semi-sweet red wine from 2020 does not require decanting, though it benefits from being opened 30 minutes before serving. Chateau Mukhrani, originally founded in the 12th century, gained renewed vitality in the early 2000s after being abandoned due to phylloxera. Inspired by Bordeaux, Prince Ivane Mukhranbatoni planted the first French […]

Mangot Saint Emilion Grand Cru wine

Chateau Mangot Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021 This Saint Emilion Grand Cru from 2021 offers a soft and supple texture while delivering rich dark fruit flavors. Crafted from vines averaging 40 years old, it reflects the classic elegance and depth typical of the appellation. Chateau Mangot Saint Emilion Grand Cru Todeschini Distique 2020 Recommended to […]

Chateau Leoville Poyferre originates from the youngest vines

Chateau Leoville Poyferre Pavillon de Poyferre 2019 Recommended to decant for 30 minutes, this second wine of Chateau Leoville Poyferre originates from the youngest vines of the estate located in Saint-Julien. Owned by the Cuvelier family and neighboring top Bordeaux estates like Pichon Baron, it benefits from the famed gravelly soils of the Garonne. Crafted […]

Chateau La Nerthe ranks among the most esteemed estates

Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Cotes du Rhone Villages 2022 Chateau La Nerthe ranks among the most esteemed estates in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, with a rich history dating back to 1560. Its extensive 92-hectare vineyard spans 57 distinct plots. This approachable Cotes du Rhone Village wine comes from the Domaine Renjarde vineyards in Serignan-du-Comtat, nurtured by Chateau […]

Remarkable Bordeaux from the Saint Emilion appellation

Chateau Laforge Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017 This exquisite Bordeaux from Saint Emilion reveals a rich blend of red and black fruits with spicy and mineral nuances. Decant for two hours before serving to fully enjoy its luxurious palate. Owned by Jonathan Maltus since 1998, the estate combines Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from diverse […]

Chateau de Meursault is a prestigious Burgundy estate

Chateau de Meursault Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets 2021 No decanting needed, but best to open half an hour before serving. Chateau de Meursault is a prestigious Burgundy estate with a thousand-year history. Located in Meursault at the heart of the Cote de Beaune, it extends over 65 hectares of organically farmed vineyards […]

Meursault Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Chateau de Meursault Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022 This red Burgundy wine requires optional decanting for up to 30 minutes before serving. Chateau de Meursault, with origins dating back to the 11th century, stands as a historic landmark in the region, now owned by Olivier Halley. Alongside manager Stephane Follin-Arbelet, they have transitioned the estate to […]

Brunel family only acquired Chateau de la Gardine

Chateau de la Gardine Rasteau 2021 Though the Brunel family only acquired Chateau de la Gardine in 1945, they have been producing wine in the Chateauneuf du Pape region since the 17th century. Founder Gaston Brunel discovered an ancient bottle design while expanding the cellar, inspiring the iconic bottle shape crafted in Italy and used […]