Domaine de la Combe is the project of Pierre-Henri Gadais, the fifth generation of a family of growers in the Muscadet region between the rivers Sèvre and Maine. Prior to returning to the family winery, Pierre-Henri spent four years working in wineries around the globe to expand his outlook. He now works with his father […]
The vineyard is positioned between sea and mountains. Vines, olive trees, oak groves and meadows create a patchwork of farmland of nearly 140 hectares. The granitic soils that contribute greatly to Clos Culombu’s diverse, and harmonious wines, are made up of crystalline metamorphic rock with high silica content and rich in potassium, magnesium and manganese. […]
Like his father Lucien, Yohan is a member estate of Terroirs Originels. While he is helping his father with his wines, in preparation of eventually taking over the family estate, Yohan also farms his own vineyards to produce wines following his own vision. Having worked wineries in South America, Yohan has developed his own unique […]
Off the beaten track, Pascal Aufranc’s estate is an old farm that emanates tradition through its beautiful stone houses overlooking the village. His home is also his workplace, perched on the hillside of Remont in Chénas, surrounded by woods, fields, and vineyards. This mosaic of landscape amazes Pascal every day and gives his wines a […]
“The singular wines of the Bassereau family build a remarkable bridge between this historic region’s rich traditions and forward thinking of a passionate, skillful vigneron such as Philippe Bassereau and his dynamic wife Valérie.”
“An oasis of comfort and elegance surrounded by pristine nature and picturesque scenery – a wonderful experience accentuated by singular wines of character and expression of terroir.”
“A pristine family estate in the heart of Sancerre with a very traditional approach towards working with the noble grape variety Sauvignon Blanc that found a perfect home in the vineyards of Sancerre.”
“Christophe and his son Pierre-Henri now represent the fourth and fifth generations of this family estate, producing world-class Muscadet wines full of character and lasting structure. One of only four families that only grow Melon on their vineyards, the grape variety that made Muscadet so popular around the globe.”
“Committed to organic agriculture and traditional production methods without the use of additives that are found in commercially produced large brands, the cognacs from the Pasquet family are a pure and true expression of their birth place and of the love and skill applied to craft them.”
“Wines often reflect the personality of the grower who crafts them. Robert’s wines are charming, powerful yet elegant with a lot of substance”
“Lucien is traditionalist, single minded in his commitment to craft wines that are honest reflections of their birth place.”
“A hidden gem and to me the most beautiful vineyard and estate in Chiroubles. Cousins Arthur and Pierre tend to their land with passion and skill, producing wines of purity and amazing structure.”
