From the General Palmer to the British and Dutch families Sichel and Malher-Besse, through the powerful Pereire bankers, two hundred years of history have proudly written the fame of this famous third classified growth, counting among the finest signatures throughout the Bordeaux vineyards. If the Margaux appellation stands as the heart of fine, elegant and [...]
Continue reading...8. February 2010
Located on the Haut-Medoc region, the Châtau Peyrabon is a Cru Bourgeois of a strong personality. Its actual owner since 1998, the wine merchant Millesima, has fallen under the spell of these very promising 50 hectares of gravely lands. Patrick Bernard and his team, led by Xavier Michelet, are with no compromise passionately committed into [...]
Continue reading...1. February 2010
Nestling in a vine setting and benefiting from a gentle micro-climate, The Domaine de Chevalier is a Cru Classé of a renowned and distinguished name. Since 1983, ruling over this outstanding terroir, Olivier Bernard keeps on revealing with passion the quintessence of this vineyard, always displaying typical aromas of Pessac-Léognan. Falling within a technologic dynamic [...]
Continue reading...25. January 2010
Located in Northern Medoc on the prestigious Pauillac appellation, Lafite Rothschild was very early considered as the first of the firsts in the history of Bordeaux wines, even before the official classification of 1855. This fame comes partially from Thomas Jefferson’s written work, then United States Ambassador to France, after he had travelled across the [...]
Continue reading...18. January 2010
Being the absolute and unquestioned king of mellow wines, the Château d’Yquem imposes deeply its character to the Sauternes Appellation, set high up on its hillock in the heart of scenery which could as well be located in Tuscany. Subtle balance in between the 14th and the 17th century, d’Yquem remains a wonder to visit [...]
Continue reading...11. January 2010
There is no doubt Margaux embodies pure precision, finesse and elegance. Not only thanks to its wines but also to its so stylish neo Palladian architecture it owes to the Marquis de la Colonilla, this “Versailles of the Médoc” counts among these well bred and sensual legendary growths, brilliantly crafted according to its age-old tradition. [...]
Continue reading...5. January 2010
Located on the most beautiful terroir of the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Appellation, the Château Cheval Blanc is considered as a real star. First Classified Growth in the “A” category, this estate offers beautiful and extremely distinguished wines, thanks to its outstanding quality standards. These wines have proved a tremendous success with wine lovers as well [...]
Continue reading...5. January 2010
Visit and discover the most prestigious Châteaux! Here is what we now offer you with our new video section. In collaboration with Millésima, we open you the doors of the greatest grands crus. It’s like been there. Discover the greatest properties, the most prestigious names and people behind these wonderful wines. Video, producer information and [...]
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15. February 2010
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