The Hermitage “Les Bessards” is named after a sub-region of the Hermitage appellation, where the steeply terraced hillside vineyards have excellent southwestern exposure. Those vineyards
Chateau La Croix du Casse was bought by Sir Philippe Casteja in 2005, along with the Domaine de l’Eglise, representing Pomerol quality.
Located in the heart of the Pauillac region, Haut-Bages Monpelou was originally under the Rothschild family, then separated in 1950, and joined Casteja family in 1970.
An important award for this Valpolicella winery with a rigorous style and unmistakable identity.
Arboleda Chardonnay 2021 DOUBLE CELEBRATION!
We are happy to announce our Arboleda scores recently reported by famous wine critic – James Suckling, 7/7 above 92 points!
It was the only winery present in the 2022 C³ Creativity and Innovation Ranking, which seeks to highlight companies with a greater culture of innovation in the country.
Grand cru is usually translated to “great growth”, though the long-winded “(product of) a great growing site” gives a clearer understanding of the meaning. Cru is the past participle of the verb croître, to grow. However, what this term means in practice in the French wine industry varies by region.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild has upgraded to 1st Growth Status in 1973, the only change ever to made to 1855 Classification. Throughout past centuries, the price of the wines increased steadily and higher than other Bordeaux wines in First Growth.
Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate in France, owned by members of the Rothschild family since the 19th century. The name Lafite comes from the surname of the La Fite family.
Lafite was one of four wine-producing châteaux of Bordeaux originally awarded First Growth status in the 1855 Classification, which was based on the prices and wine quality at that time. Since then, it has been a consistent producer of one of the world’s most expensive red wines.
Château Margaux, a 1er Cru Classé property, has been owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1978 – since then it has consistently produced the finest wines in the Médoc.
Chateau Batailley is honored to be on Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Chateau Batailley has always been considered the jewel of the Casteja family empire – one of the most powerful families in France.