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Mouzon Leroux

The family has been established in Champagne since 1776, and the first bottling with the domaine labels started to be sold in 1930.

Currently Sebastien Mouzon the 9th generation of the Mouzon family to grow grapes in Verzy runs this 7.5ha domaine.

After finishing his studies in oenology and viticulture Sebastien spent a year working in Burgundy, which helped him to expand his understanding of the use of oak for fermentation and maturation.

In 2008 he started the conversion to biodynamic farming, which was completed in 2011. The domaine is currently certified organic and biodynamic by Demeter.

Posted on December 22, 2022
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Lionnet - Cornas

Lionnet is a 3.8 hectares domaine run by a family that has been growing grapes in Cornas since 1575.

In 2003 Corine Lionnet took over the domaine after her father retirement, and with the help of her husband Ludovic Izerable converted the vineyards into organic farming and since 2009 is certified organic by Ecocert.

The wines are produced from 5 parcels of old vines planted in Granitic soils at 300m of altitude, and made in a very traditional way with the Syrah fermented with 100% whole cluster in concrete tanks and aged in demi muids.

These are very pure Syrah, with an intense floral, and black fruits notes, silky tannins, impressive concentration and a floral infused finish.

Very limited production.

Posted on October 19, 2021
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Raymond Usseglio et Fils

Currently managed by Stephane Usseglio, he is 3rd generation of the family to work in the domaine. The estate founded in 1931 by Francis Usseglio, now farms around 30 hectares of vineyards spread between Chateauneuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhone, Lirac and Ventoux, all certified organic and biodynamic.

In the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation the domaine owns over 33 parcels of vines farmed in a diversity of soils and exposures (sand and pebbles), and a considerable amount are grown in the famous "La Crau" lieux dit.

Most of the wines are produced with fruit from very old vines, with the Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale being made exclusively from vines that are over 100 years old.

Every Chateauneuf cuvee has its own identity, and different methods of fermentation and elevage, varying between cement, barrels, demi muids and terracotta amphoras.

Stephane also produce a unique Chateauneuf Blanc made from 100% Roussane and a rare Chateauneuf Blanc made from 100% Clairette only bottled in magnums.

The domaine is considered one of the best of the appellation, producing exceptional wines in every vintage.

Posted on September 02, 2021
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Jessiaume

Located in Santenay, in the Côte de Beaune, the Domaine Jessiaume is in the heart of the Burgundy wine region. 15 hectares of vines are spread over the communes of Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Auxey-Duresses and Santenay.

After the acquisition of the domaine by Dr Bigot, they have converted to organic viticulture and the use of gentle methods to achieve a high level of quality the domaine interfere as little as possible on the wines and favor as much as possible the work by gravity, the natural clarification and the use of low doses of sulfites.

Posted on August 27, 2021
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Ampeleia

Established in 2002 in Roccatederighi, a medieval town in the province of Grosseto (Tuscan Coast), Ampeleia is managed by a group of young people including Elisabetta Foradori and Marco Tait, who took the reins when he was just 22.
The 40 hectares of vineyards of Ampeleia are certified organic and cultivated biodynamically. A model of biodiversity, they are planted on three different levels of altitude varying from 200 to 600 meters above sea level.
The character of Ampeleia has its roots in Cabernet Franc, the grape variety that best expresses the identity of the terroirs, while at the same time telling its story.
Apart from Cabernet Franc, other varietals are used to produce the range of wines from Ampeleia, including Alicante (Grenache), Mourvedre, Carignano, Sangiovese and Alicante Bouschet.
Posted on August 17, 2021
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Joannes Violot Guillemard

Joannes Violot Guillemard is a promissing wine grower with an extensive range of Pommard 1er crus, that is gaining a lot of attention from the specialized critics and wine lovers.
The 6th generation to take over the domaine, brought a new style to the estate, a more perfumed, lifted and elegant wine.
Vineyards are grown and certify organic.
Posted on August 17, 2021
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Fattoria le Fonti

Vito Arturo Imberti a Lumber Industry business man, originally from the province of Bergamo purchase Fattoria Le Fonti over 50 years ago.
Today his Children run the 140 hectares estate, of which 27ha are planted with vineyards, cultivated organically.

The wines are supervised by the renowned Paolo Caciorgna consultant winemaker, that is also responsible for Big names in Tuscany such as Altesino, Il Pallagio, Bocelli 1831, among others

Posted on August 05, 2021
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Richard Rottiers

After leaving Chablis, Richard Rottiers traveled to gain winemaking experience is South Africa, New Zealand and the sourth of France.  Back to France he started his domaine in Beaujolais, purchasing very old vines in the Moulin a Vent appellation and converting to organic agriculture.

Today he owns 5ha of vines and makes fresh, pure and red fruit driven Beaujolais, with a good concentration and structure to evolve in bottle.

Posted on June 30, 2021
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Tremblay Marchive

Lead by Lyne Marchive from 1970's until 2018, the domaine passed through a series of improvements and grew considerably in size to its current 29 hectares.
Since 2019 the vineyards are grown organically, and before that the family practiced sustainable agriculture since 1950's.

The wines are barrel fermented with indigenous yeast, and aged on the fine lees between 7-12 months in stainless steel tanks. There is a light filtration to avoid any cloudiness.

Posted on April 12, 2021
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Domaine des Lambrays

The very first reference to Clos des Lambrays traces back to the fourteenth century. After the French Revolution, the Clos was sold in parcels and became extremely fragmented.

Multiple owners helped to put the plots together in the end of the 19th century and begining of 20th century. The Clos was finally promoted to Grand Cru in 1981.
in 2014 LVMH Group purchase the Clos de Lambrays from the Freund family who was running the domaine since 1996. It was fully converted to organic farming in 2018.
Posted on March 26, 2021
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Holger Koch

Holger Koch, once cellar master at Fritz Keller, has run his own small, eight-hectare property in Kaiserstuhl (Baden) since 1999.

His vineyard management is virtually organic, and profiles of the wine favor a refreshing and finessed, elegant style of Pinot.

The wines are pure, precise and elegant, with intense red fruit aromas on nose and palate, persistence and freshness.
Posted on March 25, 2021
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Bass Phillip

The Bass Phillip vineyards were first established in the southeastern corner of Australia in 1979, specializing in high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay wines. The vineyards have been organic since 1993 and biodynamic since 2002.

As of April 2020, Bass Phillip wines has welcomed the entry of Jean-Marie Fourrier of Domaine Fourrier as chief winemaker.

Posted on March 19, 2021
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