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Georges Vernay was in his time known as the "Pope of Condrieu", resurrecting this appellation which counted only 7 ha in 1960 (nearly 200 ha today). Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step with the creation of new vintages (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for a better parcel management and the conversion of the whole vineyard to biodynamic farming.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is a wine of tension and balance, with fruity notes (grapefruit, white peach) and herbal notes (mint, lemon thyme).

Georges Vernay was in his time known as the "Pope of Condrieu", resurrecting this appellation which counted only 7 ha in 1960 (nearly 200 ha today). Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step with the creation of new vintages (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for a better parcel management and the conversion of the whole vineyard to biodynamic farming.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is a wine of tension and balance, with fruity notes (grapefruit, white peach) and herbal notes (mint, lemon thyme).

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Coteau de Vernon is the epicenter (and quintessence) of Condrieu: a wine of great aromatic complexity and extreme elegance.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Coteau de Vernon is the epicenter (and quintessence) of Condrieu: a wine of great aromatic complexity and extreme elegance.

Georges Vernay was once known as the “Pope of Condrieu”, resurrecting this appellation from a mere 7 ha in 1960 to almost 200 ha today. Since 1997, his daughter Christine has continued his work step by step, converting the entire vineyard to biodynamic viticulture and creating new cuvées (Les Terrasses de l'Empire, Maison Rouge, Blonde du Seigneur...) for better parcel management.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Regarded as the ‘pope of Crozes-Hermitage’, the Alain Graillot estate has, since the 1980s, played a major role in raising the profile of this appellation, which was previously so undervalued. On alluvial gravel soils (at the confluence of the Isère and Rhône rivers), this estate has been producing straightforward, juicy, elegant and, above all, perfectly easy-drinking wines for 40 years. Awarded two stars in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Regarded as the ‘pope of Crozes-Hermitage’, the Alain Graillot estate has, since the 1980s, played a major role in raising the profile of this appellation, which was previously so undervalued. On alluvial gravel soils (at the confluence of the Isère and Rhône rivers), this estate has been producing straightforward, juicy, elegant and, above all, perfectly easy-drinking wines for 40 years. Awarded two stars in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Regarded as the ‘pope of Crozes-Hermitage’, the Alain Graillot estate has, since the 1980s, played a major role in raising the profile of this appellation, which was previously so undervalued. On alluvial gravel soils (at the confluence of the Isère and Rhône rivers), this estate has been producing straightforward, juicy, elegant and, above all, perfectly easy-drinking wines for 40 years. Awarded two stars in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Taking over 10 hectares of vines from the family estate to set up his own winery, Mickaël Salmon launched his venture in 2019 with a clear vision: conversion to organic farming, ageing on lees in suitable vessels (glazed cement vats, ceramic jars, clay eggs, oak demi-muids, etc.), no stirring to preserve the wines’ full freshness, and bottling without filtration and under inert gas. From his very first vintages, Lucas Salmon has been among the rising stars of Muscadet, an appellation undergoing a revival. Featured in the 2027 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide: “His wines retain the classic style and integrity that define the greatness of the Muscadet appellation, whilst embracing a freer, more contemporary approach”.

Le Fief Cognard is made entirely from Folle Blanche, a mass selection of old vines planted between 1949 and 1977, showcasing the vigour and liveliness of this grape variety, beautifully refined by 10 months’ ageing in clay eggs. According to Revue du Vin de France (2027 Guide), “You absolutely must try the Folle Blanche from Fief Cognard: undoubtedly the most ambitious expression of this grape variety tasted in the region.”

Taking over 10 hectares of vines from the family estate to set up his own winery, Mickaël Salmon launched his venture in 2019 with a clear vision: conversion to organic farming, ageing on lees in suitable vessels (glazed cement vats, ceramic jars, clay eggs, oak demi-muids, etc.), no stirring to preserve the wines’ full freshness, and bottling without filtration and under inert gas. From his very first vintages, Lucas Salmon has been among the rising stars of Muscadet, an appellation undergoing a revival. Featured in the 2027 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide: “His wines retain the classic style and integrity that define the greatness of the Muscadet appellation, whilst embracing a freer, more contemporary approach”.

Terroirs comes from two plots of young vines (7 and 10 years old), described by La Revue du Vin de France as “a fine classic, lively and invigorating”—and offers incredible value for the price!

Within the Anjou wine region, Savennières is a 150-hectare municipal appellation dedicated to white wines (100% Chenin), comprising, as in Burgundy, two contiguous sub-appellations: Roche aux Moines (22 hectares) and Coulée de Serrant (7 hectares). At the heart of the Roche aux Moines appellation, the iconic Aux Moines estate (12 hectares) shines brightly with superb dry white wines that perfectly combine body and crystalline purity, refinement and mineral energy. Bravo! Logically awarded two stars in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Aux Moines estate produces only two wines. Le Berceau des Fées comes from the estate’s young vines (2 ha), vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, bottled unfiltered and without sulphur. La Roche aux Moines is their flagship wine (10 ha), aged for 12 months in barrels and casks. Refined and with dazzling mineral energy, it is one of the greatest wines the Loire has to offer!

Within the Anjou wine region, Savennières is a 150-hectare municipal appellation dedicated to white wines (100% Chenin), comprising, as in Burgundy, two contiguous sub-appellations: Roche aux Moines (22 hectares) and Coulée de Serrant (7 hectares). At the heart of the Roche aux Moines appellation, the iconic Aux Moines estate (12 hectares) shines brightly with superb dry white wines that perfectly combine body and crystalline purity, refinement and mineral energy. Bravo! Logically awarded two stars in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Aux Moines estate produces only two wines. Le Berceau des Fées comes from the estate’s young vines (2 ha), vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, bottled unfiltered and without sulphur. La Roche aux Moines is their flagship wine (10 ha), aged for 12 months in barrels and casks. Refined and with dazzling mineral energy, it is one of the greatest wines the Loire has to offer!

It is François Chidaine who, since 1989, has sounded the awakening of Touraine wines and given the white Chenin its letters of nobility. Biodynamic since 1999, his wines show a crystalline purity and a vibrancy that are a reference... with prices that are just as exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Vouvray wines of Domaine Chidaine (Les Argiles, Baudoin) are hidden under the appellation Vin de France. They can no longer claim the Vouvray appellation since 2011 because they are vinified at the estate in Montlouis-sur-Loire (i.e. on the other side of the bridge over the Loire) and not in the commune of Vouvray. The INAO has reasons that reason does not know!

It is François Chidaine who, since 1989, has sounded the awakening of Touraine wines and given the white Chenin its letters of nobility. Biodynamic since 1999, his wines show a crystalline purity and a vibrancy that are a reference... with prices that are just as exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Vouvray wines of Domaine Chidaine (Les Argiles, Baudoin) are hidden under the appellation Vin de France. They can no longer claim the Vouvray appellation since 2011 because they are vinified at the estate in Montlouis-sur-Loire (i.e. on the other side of the bridge over the Loire) and not in the commune of Vouvray. The INAO has reasons that reason does not know!

It is François Chidaine who, since 1989, has sounded the awakening of Touraine wines and given the white Chenin its letters of nobility. Biodynamic since 1999, his wines show a crystalline purity and a vibrancy that are a reference... with prices that are just as exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Clos du Breuil, slender and saline, comes from 60-year-old vines on a flinty clay terroir.

It is François Chidaine who, since 1989, has sounded the awakening of Touraine wines and given the white Chenin its letters of nobility. Biodynamic since 1999, his wines show a crystalline purity and a vibrancy that are a reference... with prices that are just as exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Choisilles, a blend of different parcels, is more rounded and full-bodied, with notes of white peach.

It is François Chidaine who, since 1989, has sounded the awakening of Touraine wines and given the white Chenin its letters of nobility. Biodynamic since 1999, his wines show a crystalline purity and a vibrancy that are a reference... with prices that are just as exemplary. Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Bournais, produced from clay-limestone soil (tuffeau) free of flint, this is the winery's most intense wine, with remarkable length on the palate.

It is François Chidaine who, since 1989, has sounded the awakening of Touraine wines and given the white Chenin its letters of nobility. Biodynamic since 1999, his wines show a crystalline purity and a vibrancy that are a reference... with prices that are just as exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Clos Habert is a ''half sweet'' wine (11.9 g/L residual sugar), with fleshy fruit (Williams pear), a smooth palate and elegant freshness.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This is the domain which, by its passage into biodynamic viticulture and its parcel selections, shows the most beautiful qualitative progression of the Loire Valley. Crystalline Chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all matured with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crispness, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.