France

Miraval 2013

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The well known acting couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, bought the magnificent Château Miraval with its vineyards in 2008.  The château sits tucked away in its own valley in the ancient village of Correns, France’s “first organic village”. This 500 hectare property, located...
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The Coulon family has lived in Vrigny, in the Champagne region, for eight generations.  Today, husband and wife, Eric and Isabelle Coulon, are at the helm.  They cultivate 80 vineyard parcels classified as Premier Cru and split over 5 villages. Their production philosophy is...
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Taittinger is undoubtedly one of the Grandes Maisons of Champagne, due to the historical importance of its impressive cellars dug out in Gallo-Roman times. The buildings above it were constructed on the site of the Abbey of Saint-Nicaise, built in the 13th century and completely...
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Alexandra 2004 Grande Cuvée Rosé

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Founded in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most important maisons in Champagne and a Group that includes Salon, among others, within its portfolio.  An innovative and creative champagne house, Laurent-Perrier was one of the first to use stainless steel vats for low...
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Maison Drappier is located in Urville, in the heart of the Côte des Bar in the Aube region of France. It was founded in 1808, but the history of the surrounding vineyards is much older. Today, André and Michel Drappier represent the sixth and seventh generation of the family,...
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Leon Beyer is one of the oldest wineries in France, boasting fourteen successive generations of winemakers since 1580.  Located in the heart of Alsace, in the beautiful village of Eguisheim, at the foot of its three castles, it is the owner of some very prestigious vineyards. ...
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Krug Vintage 2000

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Krug is the most famous and most sought after champagne in the world. It was named the highest quality champagne on the planet by Wine Spectator, and the French brand has now spent 18 years at the top of the rankings published by the world's most recognized wine magazine. Krug...
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Roy Soleil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

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Maison Philippe Gonet was founded in Vertus in 1830 by Pierre-Charles Gonet. In 1910,  the champagne house moved to its current location, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Philippe Gonet has 19 hectares of its own vineyards, primarily Chardonnay, complemented by a supply from  5 hectares of...
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Hugel means "hill" in the Alsacian language, which explains the three hills on the family crest. The Hugels boast a documented tradition which dates back to 1639 and are considered the pioneers of Alscace wine growing. They have worked admirably long and hard at promoting their...
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Chateau de Selle 2012

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Provence is located in southeastern France, bordering Italy, and is the birthplace of the most prestigious rosé wines in the world.  Domaine Ott is certainly the best representative of these.  Chateau de Selle, Le Clos Mireille and later, Chateau Romassan are at the foundations...
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