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Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

In addition to his classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Michel Tardieu produces an original cuvée, the Cuvée Spéciale, 100% century-old Grenache, which is incredibly rich and voluptuous. A superlative wine aged in barrels in barrels of at least one wine (no new barrels to best express the sweetness of old grenaches).

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

In addition to his classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Michel Tardieu produces an original cuvée, the Cuvée Spéciale, 100% century-old Grenache, which is incredibly rich and voluptuous. A superlative wine aged in barrels in barrels of at least one wine (no new barrels to best express the sweetness of old grenaches).

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

In addition to his classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Michel Tardieu produces an original cuvée, the Cuvée Spéciale, 100% century-old Grenache, which is incredibly rich and voluptuous. A superlative wine aged in barrels in barrels of at least one wine (no new barrels to best express the sweetness of old grenaches).

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

In addition to his classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Michel Tardieu produces a cuvée Vieilles Vignes, a blend of grenache (80 to over 100 years), mourvèdre (60 to 80 years) and syrah (50 years), more tense and spicier (pepper, clove, laurel), an interminable finish, a wine of great style and long ageing potential.

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

In addition to his classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Michel Tardieu produces a cuvée Vieilles Vignes, a blend of grenache (80 to over 100 years), mourvèdre (60 to 80 years) and syrah (50 years), more tense and spicier (pepper, clove, laurel), an interminable finish, a wine of great style and long ageing potential.

Since 1994, Michel Tardieu has been selecting and growing wines from very old vines and from the best terroirs of each appellation. Associated until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, known for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, because of the innate richness of the Rhone Valley wines, always sought to favour elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Promoted two stars in the 2022 Revue du Vin de France guide.

A true Bandol, almost pure Mourvèdre, taking with ageing accents of Cabernet Sauvignon. Very long ageing potential (20 years or more).

Since 1994, Tardieu-Laurent has been selecting and ageing wines from very old vines grown in the finest terroirs of each appellation. A partner until 2007 with Dominique Laurent, renowned for the concentration of his Burgundy wines, Michel Tardieu has, owing to the innate richness of the wines of the Rhône Valley, always sought to emphasise elegance and aromatic complexity in his selections.

Since the 2018 vintage, Michel and Bastien Tardieu have been setting aside, as soon as the harvest begins, any cuvée (rarely more than two barrels) with exceptional characteristics, a combination of an exceptional terroir, very old vines and an ideal vintage. These micro-selections receive special care tailored to the circumstances: vinification entirely or partly using whole bunches, fermentation in barrels, extended ageing on fine lees plus six months of finishing in stoneware amphorae, and bottling without fining or filtration.

These exceptional cuvées, capable of rivalling the finest wines from the Rhône’s greatest producers, are named “Le Goût du Lieu” because each bottle comes from a specific plot and aims to be the perfect embodiment of the appellation from which it originates.

The Saint-Joseph ‘Goût du Lieu’ comes from the Chanson vineyard in Chavanay, with century-old vines (Petite Serine).

This old estate (14th century) of Châteauneuf-du-Pape was bought in 2006 by Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages, Haut-Batailley, Ormes de Pez...). With 25 hectares (60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre), in two excellent sectors (La Nerthe and Rayas), and by voluntarily limiting the yields to 30hl/ha, Mr. Cazes strives to produce only one vintage in red as well as in white, Châteauneufs that are accessible both on the gustatory and financial levels.

The white is fine, airy, without excess generosity, with a beautiful energy brought by the clairette (30%). The red is a classic Châteauneuf, refined and silky, also focusing more on finesse and aromatic intensity than on power, in the spirit of Rayas.

This old estate (14th century) of Châteauneuf-du-Pape was bought in 2006 by Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages, Haut-Batailley, Ormes de Pez...). With 25 hectares (60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre), in two excellent sectors (La Nerthe and Rayas), and by voluntarily limiting the yields to 30hl/ha, Mr. Cazes strives to produce only one vintage in red as well as in white, Châteauneufs that are accessible both on the gustatory and financial levels.

The white is fine, airy, without excess generosity, with a beautiful energy brought by the clairette (30%). The red is a classic Châteauneuf, refined and silky, also focusing more on finesse and aromatic intensity than on power, in the spirit of Rayas.

This old estate (14th century) of Châteauneuf-du-Pape was bought in 2006 by Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages, Haut-Batailley, Ormes de Pez...). With 25 hectares (60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre), in two excellent sectors (La Nerthe and Rayas), and by voluntarily limiting the yields to 30hl/ha, Mr. Cazes strives to produce only one vintage in red as well as in white, Châteauneufs that are accessible both on the gustatory and financial levels.

The white is fine, airy, without excess generosity, with a beautiful energy brought by the clairette (30%). The red is a classic Châteauneuf, refined and silky, also focusing more on finesse and aromatic intensity than on power, in the spirit of Rayas.

Far removed from trends and media hype, the Brunel family has been committed since the 17th century to producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that are eminently traditional but above all elegant and refreshing. The vineyard (25 hectares) covers a dozen or so areas from north to south of the appellation, combining rounded pebbles, sand and clay. Combining traditional practices (very few chemical inputs) with modern techniques (permanent grass cover, ageing without wood), their wines are refined and nuanced, with a long, superbly fruity finish. Awarded two stars in the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France.

Les Cailloux white, 80% Roussanne, is pure, sappy and complex with a beautiful, salivating energy.

Far removed from trends and media hype, the Brunel family has been committed since the 17th century to producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that are eminently traditional but above all elegant and refreshing. The vineyard (25 hectares) covers a dozen or so areas from north to south of the appellation, combining rounded pebbles, sand and clay. Combining traditional practices (very few chemical inputs) with modern techniques (permanent grass cover, ageing without wood), their wines are refined and nuanced, with a long, superbly fruity finish. Awarded two stars in the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France.

Les Cailloux, 70% grenache, is the opposite of the demonstrative and warm Châteauneuf, displaying a remarkable race and finesse that make us forget its richness.

Far removed from trends and media hype, the Brunel family has been committed since the 17th century to producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that are eminently traditional but above all elegant and refreshing. The vineyard (25 hectares) covers a dozen or so areas from north to south of the appellation, combining rounded pebbles, sand and clay. Combining traditional practices (very few chemical inputs) with modern techniques (permanent grass cover, ageing without wood), their wines are refined and nuanced, with a long, superbly fruity finish. Awarded two stars in the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France.

Les Cailloux, 70% grenache, is the opposite of the demonstrative and warm Châteauneuf, displaying a remarkable race and finesse that make us forget its richness.

Far removed from trends and media hype, the Brunel family has been committed since the 17th century to producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that are eminently traditional but above all elegant and refreshing. The vineyard (25 hectares) covers a dozen or so areas from north to south of the appellation, combining rounded pebbles, sand and clay. Combining traditional practices (very few chemical inputs) with modern techniques (permanent grass cover, ageing without wood), their wines are refined and nuanced, with a long, superbly fruity finish. Awarded two stars in the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France.

The Cuvée Centenaire, 95% very old vines (over 120 years) of grenache, is produced in the greatest vintages (2010, 2015, 2016, 2019 ...). Wine of very high quality, impressive accuracy and balance, gone to defy the time. Immensely successful in export, the most affordable of the exceptional Chateauneuf cuvées (Rayas, Hommage de Beaucastel, Da Capo de Pegaü...).

Far removed from trends and media hype, the Brunel family has been committed since the 17th century to producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that are eminently traditional but above all elegant and refreshing. The vineyard (25 hectares) covers a dozen or so areas from north to south of the appellation, combining rounded pebbles, sand and clay. Combining traditional practices (very few chemical inputs) with modern techniques (permanent grass cover, ageing without wood), their wines are refined and nuanced, with a long, superbly fruity finish. Awarded two stars in the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France.

The Cuvée Centenaire, 95% very old vines (over 120 years) of grenache, is produced in the greatest vintages (2010, 2015, 2016, 2019 ...). Wine of very high quality, impressive accuracy and balance, gone to defy the time. Immensely successful in export, the most affordable of the exceptional Chateauneuf cuvées (Rayas, Hommage de Beaucastel, Da Capo de Pegaü...).

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.

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), Les Brosses from the old vines (25 to 75 years old) of the vineyard, and Les Enfermures, a selection from a plot planted in 1950. These wines are crisp and lively, with citrus notes and a vibrant minerality. What’s more, the value for money of these three wines is outstanding!

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), Les Brosses from the old vines (25 to 75 years old) of the vineyard, and Les Enfermures, a selection from a plot planted in 1950. These wines are crisp and lively, with citrus notes and a vibrant minerality. What’s more, the value for money of these three wines is outstanding!

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), Les Brosses from the old vines (25 to 75 years old) of the vineyard, and Les Enfermures, a selection from a plot planted in 1950. These wines are crisp and lively, with citrus notes and a vibrant minerality. What’s more, the value for money of these three wines is outstanding!

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.

A lifelong wine lover, Philippe Guyonnet took the plunge in 2021 by purchasing 9 hectares in Vouvray, on the advice of his friend and mentor Jacky Blot (La Taille aux Loups). With his attention to detail, he immediately opted for organic viticulture, manual harvesting and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small containers (amphorae and barrels) . From his time in the Mâconnais region, he retains a taste for long ageing (18 to 30 months), which he finishes with bottling without fining or filtration. His Chenin wines, vinified exclusively as dry wines, have a beautiful aromatic richness (chamomile, white peach, vanilla, etc.) and a richness that is perfectly balanced by a lively acidity. 2022 is his first vintage, and already a masterstroke. Everything is in place for this estate to quickly make a name for itself.

Made from vines aged 50 years and older, grown on flinty clay soil, Inspirations (aged for 18 months) is characterised by its finesse and liveliness.

A lifelong wine lover, Philippe Guyonnet took the plunge in 2021 by purchasing 9 hectares in Vouvray, on the advice of his friend and mentor Jacky Blot (La Taille aux Loups). With his attention to detail, he immediately opted for organic viticulture, manual harvesting and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small containers (amphorae and barrels) . From his time in the Mâconnais region, he retains a taste for long ageing (18 to 30 months), which he finishes with bottling without fining or filtration. His Chenin wines, vinified exclusively as dry wines, have a beautiful aromatic richness (chamomile, white peach, vanilla, etc.) and a richness that is perfectly balanced by a lively acidity. 2022 is his first vintage, and already a masterstroke. Everything is in place for this estate to quickly make a name for itself.

Made from vines aged 50 years and older, Momentum (aged for 30 months in barrels) has a creamy palate and impressive length.

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.