Chateau Léognan, a vineyard full of history The title of this post could be “Like a phoenix ,it rises from the ashes,” you will soon understand why! For this new article I choose to go and discover Chateau Léognan, a young label. Young yes, but with a bright future! A beautiful 17th century property,…
Champagne Christian Briard This week we will head up to discover the Champagnes Christian Briard. The birth of Champagne Christian Briard is a consequence of a family heritage, that was forgotten for a while, and the desire to reconnect with the family roots. Christian Briard is an independent consultant who developed a freelance technical expertise in…
The revival of Chateau Lillian Ladouys (AOC Saint-Estèphe – Cru Bourgeois) & Chateau Pédesclaux (AOC Pauillac – Grand Cru classé) This week I chose (for you) to discover the properties of Mr. Lorenzetti, an owner with enthusiasm for challenges in the wine field. The Chateau Pédesclaux and the Chateau Lilian Ladouys were bought by Jacky Lorenzetti, former CEO (and founder) of the real estate company FONCIA. A man…
Champagne Tarlant … a family story since 1687. For the inauguration of the new tab of my blog about “Champagne“, I would like to introduce to you a Champagne family House. For me, this House is synonymous of finesse, expertise, and tradition but mainly it is synonymous of high quality. So! welcome to Champagne Tarlant family owned property!…
Welcome to Chateau Fougas (Côtes de Bourg) … …An eco-friendly vineyard. Founded in 1778 the Chateau Fougas was a winery since the beginning. At that time it was even listed as a Grand Cru Bourgeois by Feret (1st Edition). Bought in 1976 by a wine merchant family from Bordeaux, The Bechets, the property extended to the size of 13 hectares. Currently, Jean-Yves…
SEGUIN MOREAU – “Inspired by the past, built for the future“. For this new article I propose you to explore one of the most important yet most misunderstood element in the production of wine: THE BARREL. Above all a little bit of the Seguin Moreau history … Seguin Moreau is a company that was born from…
Dassaï Saké This week I chose not to go to discover a wine but, instead, a typically Japanese beverage: the Saké. “Asahi Shuzo or the art of producing exceptional sakes.” Let us start to meet one of the younger Japanese breweries: The Asahi Shuzo brewery. Despite the title of the youngest brewery in Japan…
Chateau du Hâ This is a young property created in 1997 by Cedric Moreau, and it initially covered 0.5 hectares, nowadays, it has 4.5 hectares. Upon arrival of the owners, the buildings were in ruins and the vine in a state of wasteland / of total abandonment, therefore he had to…
Clos des Religieuses Main property of the LEYNIER family vineyards, the Clos des Religieuses is located on the heights of Gironde. The building of the Clos des Religieuses was built in the early 17th century as an annex of the Ursulines (religious teachers) from Saint-Emilion. The building was sold in 1789 following…
Château d’Yquem This week go behind the trace of the jewel of the Bordeaux vineyards: the ChateauYquem. I had the chance to get to know Sandrine GARBAY, the cellar master of the Château d’Yquem. Before introducing you to this passion of Sauternes, let me tell you a little history of the…