Château Peynaud / Domaine de Ricaud / Château Ballan-Larquette Family owned for six generations, the Chaigne vineyards are the result of a union. Indeed, the Domaine de Ricaud and the Château Ballan Larquette found each other by the marriage of the parents of current owner: Regis Chaigne. After getting an engineering degree at the…
Château Belles-Graves Welcome to the Château Belles-Graves! A beautiful property perched on the heights of Lalande de Pomerol. Historically we can find traces of the presence of vines in the 15th century. The building, dates from the 16th century but was renovated, redesigned and enlarged during the 18th century. Formerly it…
Château Trapaud This week we discover a great wine of the appellation Saint-Emilion Grand Cru! The Chateau is a family property Trapaud about 15ha in the family Larribière, for 4 generations. The origin of this vineyard goes back to the 16th century, having the TRAPAUD as the founding family, and…
Chateau Moulins-Listrac “Puisseguin Saint-Emilion” …. evocative wine appellation of mysteries, great wines, history and councilors …. So! Let’s go to discover one of the highest vineyards: Château Moulins-Listrac In 2010 the new owner, François Rudloff (photo), fascinated by the world of wine and vines, acquired this area. He became determined to make…
Château Guiraud A Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes conducted in organic farming Sauternes… The “Gold” of Bordeaux … Let me introduce you to one of the greatest jewelers of Sauternes …. The Chateau Guiraud (1st Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes) Following a notary act that is in that place, the Château Guiraud…
Château Troplong Mondot Dazzled! That’s how I came out of this 1er Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion Property posed proudly on the hill of Mondot, overlooking Saint Emilion and its vineyards, the Chateau Troplong Mondot was built in the 18th century (1745) by the family De Seze. Family of wealthy landowners in the region, particularly known to Raymond de Seze, young…
Château Mangot Let’s go for a quick tour of the Saint-Emilion! And more specifically to the Chateau Mangot, in St Etienne de Lisse (AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru). Property of 37 hectares created from scratch in 1952 by Simone and Jean Petit, it is now run by the second generation (Anne…
Nadalié Cooperage This week I decided to show you the “behind the scenes” of a barrel cellar …. the cooperage. Few people think “A barrel is just a barrel. All are same” Big mistake! The manufacture of a Bordeaux barrel is a subtle art that requires the marriage of flavors, skills,…
Château La Tour de Bessan Start this week in a prestigious appellation Margaux … and more specifically to the Chateau La Tour de Bessan (Margaux AOC) Where does the name Château La Tour de Bessan come from? The remnants of an ancient medieval building (XIII century) built to protect the local…
Chateau La Levrette This week I propose to explore the Château La Levrette,AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. Small vineyards extending over 7 hectares in Blayais (Saint-Genes-de-Blaye and Saint-Seurin-de-Blaye) it takes these neighborhoods to the cellars of Château Segonzac (partial allocation). Who is “behind” the Chateau La Levrette ? A dynamic…