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The estate is as traditional (confiscated from the Carthusian monks during the Revolution and sold as 'national property' to the Pignier family in 1794) as it is avant-garde ( biodynamic cultivation since 1998, Demeter certification since 2003). The vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) stretches over clay, limestone and marl soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and a little Poulsard) on the southern exposures, and white grape varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on the north/north-east exposures. The entire range is a perfect expression of the purity, spontaneity and authenticity that are the hallmarks of Jura wines. Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2024 guide.

The Savagnin sous voile is matured in barrels for 60 months, without topping up, to develop the nutty, rancio aromas typical of Jura yellow wines.

The estate is as traditional (confiscated from the Carthusian monks during the Revolution and sold as 'national property' to the Pignier family in 1794) as it is avant-garde (biodynamic cultivation since 1998, Demeter certification since 2003). The vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) stretches over clay, limestone and marl soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and a little Poulsard) on the southern exposures, and white grape varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on the north/north-east exposures. The entire range is a perfect expression of the purity, spontaneity and authenticity that are the hallmarks of Jura wines. Rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2024 guide.

Les Gauthières is the estate's great red cuvée (focusing on black cherry in 2022), selected from a plot planted as in the past with trousseau à la dame, trousseau noir, enfariné and savagnin jaune, matured for 12 months in barrels.

Monbazillac is to the Dordogne Valley what Sauternes is to the Garonne Valley: the most favourable place for botrytis to develop, and therefore for the production of great sweet white wines. Domaine de Pécoula, a 32-hectare estate on a hillside, produces a cuvée Millénaire, matured exclusively in vats and with an alcohol content kept to 12.5°, the better to reveal complexity and aromatic finesse on the nose and palate.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane. 

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

After 23 years of reflection and trials in search of the best match between grape variety and terroir, 2020 is the first vintage of their new Une de Mai cuvée, combining old Malbec on acidic soil (Eocene bedrock), old Malbec on clay-gravel soil (3rd terrace) and old Cabernet Franc on pure limestone (Kimmeridgian plateau). A unique wine, like a cross between Pomerol (freshness and taffeta-like texture) and Châteauneuf du Pape (amplitude and aromatic complexity). A great French wine is born!

Vineyard acquired in 2002 by Mr Cazes (Lynch-Bages, Haut-Batailley, Ormes de Pez...). After starting out with a very southern character with exuberant, full-bodied wines, L'Ostal has since happily moved on to a more nuanced style where, without losing any of its density, elegance competes with length. A Bordeaux vision and assuaged of the generosity even the Mediterranean exuberance, greeted by Mr. Bettane " A very beautiful address, serious and regular, of which one does not tire".

Grand Vin, 70% Syrah, is today simply one of the greatest red wines in Languedoc.

Young and passionate winegrower, Alexandre Delétraz created the Cave des Amandiers in 2008 on the small steep terraces of Fully overlooking the Swiss Rhone Valley, between 400 and 900 m of altitude. This is an ideal terroir for the expression of Petite Arvine (a magnificent white grape variety native to the Valais) and Syrah (as in the French Northern Rhône Valley). "A heroic viticulture. The wines have gained in precision consecrating the estate among the stars of the region" for the Revue du Vin de France.

A tasty Fendant, with grapefruit and white peach flavours, to be enjoyed in its early years.

Young and passionate winegrower, Alexandre Delétraz created the Cave des Amandiers in 2008 on the small steep terraces of Fully overlooking the Swiss Rhone Valley, between 400 and 900 m of altitude. This is an ideal terroir for the expression of Petite Arvine (a magnificent white grape variety native to the Valais) and Syrah (as in the French Northern Rhône Valley). "A heroic viticulture. The wines have gained in precision consecrating the estate among the stars of the region" for the Revue du Vin de France.

In the very north of Alsace, close to the Franco-German border, Domaine Becker is paradoxically renowned, not for its Rieslings, but for its Pinot Noirs. Sheltered from the Atlantic storms by the northern Vosges mountains and on a subsoil of shell limestone, the region around Wissembourg offers an excellent terroir for Pinot, made even more favourable by global warming. Domaine Becker wines have the depth, richness and aromatic distinction of perfectly ripe Pinots, while remaining elegant. At the same price, they can stand up to comparison with the 1st growths of the Côte d'Or.

This cuvée Pinot Noir is a blend of the young vines (20 to 40 years old, not so young), juicy on the palate (fresh cherry), fresh and elegant with a hint of vivacity on the finish, like a Volnay village.

In the very north ofAlsace, close to the Franco-German border, Domaine Becker is paradoxically renowned, not for its Rieslings, but for its Pinot Noirs. Sheltered from the Atlantic storms by the northern Vosges mountains and on a subsoil of shell limestone, the region around Wissembourg offers an excellent terroir for Pinot, made even more favourable by global warming. Domaine Becker wines have the depth, richness and aromatic distinction of perfectly ripe Pinots, while remaining elegant. At the same price, they can stand up to comparison with the 1st growths of the Côte d'Or.

Cuvée Kammerberg, made from Pinots planted in 1967, is the flagship of the Becker range. Opaque in colour, it is fruity, powerful and complex without being exuberant. The density is reminiscent of Pommard, while the structure is reminiscent of Gevrey-Chambertin. Bluffing!

PSI (Peter Sisseck Initiative?) is the wine of a group of producers brought together by Mr. Sisseck according to precise specifications: tempranillo plots at least 30 years old, necessarily biodynamically grown, gentle extractions, long macerations and maturing practically without wood. A superior fruity wine, fine and with a great tannic softness.

Amazing story as that of Dominio de Pingus. Created in 1995 by Peter Sisseck, a Danish (!), this estate a few kilometres from Vega Sicilia has become a cult in less than 15 years.

Flor de Pingus is the second wine, coming from the Dominio de Pingus and neighbouring parcels acquired by fermage, 100% tempranillo 35 to 50 years old, biodynamic since 2005. Delicious and elegant, Flor is a modern vision of Ribera del Duero.