29 Place de l’Eglise, BP 22, 21630 Pommard, France

This is one of the fantastic domaines in Pommard. Family owned by the de Courcel family since the 17th century. Since 1996, the incredibly soulful winemaker from Vosne-Romanée Yves Confuron is responsible. The grapes are harvested very late and physiologically ripe and fermented with the stems after accurate sorting. The fine Burgundies mature for 2 years on the full lees in almost exclusively used Burgundy barrels. Their quasi monopoly – Lag GRAND CLOS EPENOTS is one of the most outstanding vineyards of the Côte du Beaune with Grand Cru guarantee.

1, Route nationale, 69320 Condrieu, France

Since 1996, Christine Vernay has been in charge of the exceptional Domaine Georges Vernay in Condrieu. Christine continued to develop her father’s extraordinary heritage, refining the stylistics and makes world-class Condrieus and Côte-Rotie wines. There are few domains in the Northern Rhône with such energy in the wines, full of complexity, freshness and incredible elegance – white as well as red.
1 of 5 Domaines with *** in the LRVF

In the heart of Chablis, the family-run Domaine Collet et Fils, now in its 4th generation, reflects the image of the estate by combining tradition and modernity. The family cultivates 40 hectares and is privileged with a generous climatic palette, allowing it to offer a wide range of products that reflect the typical characteristics of the different terroirs of Chablis. Through sustainable and organic farming, the terroir of Chablis can be optimally utilised. A large part of the domain is organic certifiedBy controlling the yields, Domaine Jean Collet is able to harvest concentrated, high-quality grapes that give the wines complexity.

The focus is on expressing the terroir of the wines and intervening as little as possible during vinification. Spontaneous fermentation is used in the cellar and the wines are vinified on a small scale, as each cuvée is matured in its own way in order to respect and take into account the unique and complex characteristics of the respective terroir.

The greatest focus in vinification is the respective terroir. In the cellar, the wines are fermented exclusively with natural yeast and mechanical techniques are deliberately avoided.

Cultivation: The majority of the winery is certified organic.

Area: 40 hectares in Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru.

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Region: Burgundy – Chablis

15 Av. de la Liberté, 89800 C

Mark & Martial Angeli from Domaine La Ferme De La Sansonniére are among the biggest superstars in Anjou – Saumur along with Clos Rougeard, Domaine du Collier and Domaine des Roches Neuves.. Father and son work together in close symbiosis. The 7.8 hectares not only contain different grape varieties but also different terroirs: clayey slate, cardboardy slate, phthanite, red clay on slate, with optimum ripeness of the Chenin, gentle pressing and up to two years of ageing in used barrels and minimal use of volcanic sulphur reflect the terroir perfectly.

The magazine >> La Revue du vin de France << awards the winery 3 stars.

The unique terroir with various slate soils forms the perfect breeding ground for old, ungrafted vines of the Chenin Blanc variety. Wines of exceptional quality are produced here year after year.

Annual production: 18,000 bottles

Cultivation: Organic certified

Control body: FR-BIO-09

Area: 7.80 ha (1.3 ha red / 6.5 ha white)

Hand-picked: 100%

Average age of the vines: 35 years

Grape varieties: Grolleau, Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Grolleau Gris

Region: Loire – Anjou-Saumur

La Sansonnière, 49380 Bellevigne-en-Layon, France.

The family winery has existed since 1835. Today, the winery in Burgundy is masterfully managed by Adèle and Elsa, the daughters of Thierry and Pascale Matrot. The first vintage that the two sisters signed together was 2016. The focus here is on traditional cultivation in order to be able to harvest grapes of the highest quality. The vineyards are organically farmed and cover 24 hectares in Burgundy – Meusault. The wines enjoy a special clarity, a beautiful humidity and the character of the respective terroir. In the cellar, the family works with natural fermentation and ensures a long fermentation by controlling the temperature. The wines are matured in Burgundy barrels with a volume of 228 liters; the proportion of new wood is used sparingly (10-20% new wood) as the character of the terroir should be preserved.Real insider tip is the Blagny La Piece Sous Le Bois 1erCru & Volnay Santenots 1er Cru. The vineyards are mainly located in Meursault, but also in the neighboring villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Auxey Duresses, Monthelie and Dezize les Maranges.

Annual production: 150,000

Farming: organic farming in conversion to biodynamics Organic fertilization and careful soil cultivation are among the cornerstones of their work.

Area: 24 hectares

Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Region: Burgundy – Meursault

12 Rue de Martray, 21190 Meursault, France

1 Rue des Cotelles, 51200 Épernay, France

Family Champagne House located in Epernay, founded in 1925 by Robert Andrieu. Philippe Lombard, Thierry Lombard and today Thomas Lombard have led in succession the Champagne House

Terroir Philosophy 

Soil, climate, topography and viticulture are the 4 factors that define « terroir ». Champagne Lombard observes their influences from a cru or even a single parcel. In order to reveal every terroir that will be vinified, Lombard produces their Champagnes with a Brut Nature dosage.

Young and smart winemaker Chiara founded her winery in 2015. The wines are characterised by their origin and are very delicate, feminine and juicy. 

The winery is located in Fiumana di Predappio, in the Romagna region, an area famous for Sangiovese. Chiara’s passion for this grape variety and her home prompted her to start the winemaking adventure and give the Sangiovese grape a new lease of life. 

The vineyards lie between 150 and 300 metres above sea level. The soils are characterised by limestone and clay, with sandstone components known in the region as “spugnone”. The soil is able to store water at depth so that the vines can cope with hot and dry periods without getting stressed. 

Chiara produces organic and works only by hand in the vineyards. No techniques are used in the cellar and practices are reduced to what is absolutely necessary. This is the only way to give the grapes the opportunity to express themselves in a puristic yet varietal way.

Area: 4.8 ha in own production

Annual production volume: approx. 28,000 bottles

Cultivation: organic

Grape variety: Sangiovese

Via Lucchina, IT-47016 Fiumana di Predappio (FC)

Organic certification: IT-BIO-004

The small family winery in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe and DOCG Barolo, produces small quantities on a large scale. Today it is run by Denise and Massimo Benevelli.

Their deep connection with the land and their origins is reflected in their wines in a unique way. The low yields allow the family to keep all the steps, from the vineyard to the winemaking, in their own hands. The philosophy combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Sustainability, in particular respect for the environment and the soil, is of paramount importance to the family. This begins in the vineyard, with careful and attentive work, and continues in the cellar, where only natural yeasts are used and there is no clarification, fining or filtration. This philosophy continues throughout the winemaking process, as the wines are allowed to mature slowly and gently in large oak barrels (400 litres) and tonneaux (500 litres). The 11-hectare estate produces 55,000 bottles a year.

Piero Benevelli’s wines combine the power of Monforte d’Alba with a finesse and directness rare in this appellation. Elegant and deep wines that can be appreciated even at a young age.

Size: 11 hectares in Monforte d’Alba (Barolo)

Production: about 55,000 bottles

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