Estates & Chateaux

Chateau Coustaut La Grangeotte – a great Bordeau wine to discover!

Bordeaux vineyards and wines are seen hardly affordable for wine lovers not experts or with a budget. But one forget that Bordeaux wines contains 60 appellations Who span 117,200 hectares. Alongside the crus classés, Many wines are to discover with an excellent price-quality ratio, Including the Chateau COUSTAUT The Grangeotte. Joel COUSTAUT Works wines there … Continue reading Chateau Coustaut La Grangeotte – a great Bordeau wine to discover!


Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace

Domaine Zind Humbrecht was founded in 1959 as a result of association between Geneviève Zind and Léonard Humbrecht. These two domaines, that were completely independent until that day, unite in 1960 to create a single domaine of about 5 hectares. Today domaine Zind-Humbrecht occupies 41,1 hectares, situated in 6 different villages: Turckheim (19,8 ha), Wintzenheim … Continue reading Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace


Rhône Valley, Hermitage La Chapelle 1990.

Rhône Valley, Hermitage La Chapelle 1990.

The name of Hermitage “La Chapelle” is linked to the little chapel of Saint-Christophe above the vineyard terraces overlooking the Rhone river. In 1834 Antoine Jaboulet builds his house in Tain Hermitage in the Rhone valley. Since then, from father to son, the family works passionately on Syrah, growing on the iconic Hermitage hill. They … Continue reading Rhône Valley, Hermitage La Chapelle 1990.


Merlot

Merlot

Merlot is a red wine grape variety that appeared in the 18th century in southwestern France, and more specifically in the north of Aquitaine area. In general, it is planted on fresh clay-limestone soils. It regularly needs water and barely supports droughts. It is mostly found on its favorite terroir, in Pomerol and St. Emilion. … Continue reading Merlot


Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny.

Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny.

In 1924 Georges Roumier takes over the reins of the Domaine which still belongs to the family as of today. Bonnes Mares, Musigny, Corton Charlemagne – three legendary Grands Crus that fire your imagination… Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru “Les Amoureuses”, Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru “Clos de la Bussière” – all these irreplaceable Premier Crus! … Continue reading Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny.