Domaine Saint Nicolas works toward protecting a unique maritime area where an exceptional microclimate exists for wine production. In 2011, with the creation of the AOC, the domaine became entitled to the “Fiefs-Vendéens Brem” appellation. The…
Many dozens of books have fully explored the mechanics of taste, its fixities and definites, and there are numerous systems to codify or judge these. Sometimes I wonder if this…
The Mighty Boeuf Since the Middle Ages, there have been records about the lieu-dit “le Tue-Boeuf” and its excellent wines which were enjoyed by the local nobility and the kings…
This family domaine was formerly dedicated to mixed farming with livestock, small fruits and grapes (which were taken to the local cooperative). From 1985 Jean-Bernard Larrieu founded Clos Lapeyre and…
This is a series profiling the producers on our list who make natural wines. Within this series we will be highlighting some of the extraordinary and rare bottles and vintages that…
How to reach 1,000 blogs on wine. Always scribble, scribble, scribble! Eh, Mr. Gibbon? A lot of words, some not necessarily in the right order, have flowed under the bridge.…
Mas de Daumas Gassac is a truly special domaine, one we hold in high and fond regard. As it approaches its 50th anniversary, we talk to owner and vigneron, Samuel…
Nicole grew up in Narbonne, with her ‘accent du SUD’, her laugh, her contagious enthusiasm. John came to St-Jean-de-Minervois from much farther west, the land of horses and bourbon, Kentucky.…
This is a series profiling the producers on our list who make natural wines. Within this series we will be highlighting some of the extraordinary and rare bottles and vintages that…
Organic practice for 15 years (although vineyards have never had chemicals) – Ecocert The Binners have practised biodynamics for many years using preps 500 – 507 – certified Demeter in…