BRUMONT
Brumont - Cotes de Gascogne
Alain Brumont is widely regarded as the leading producer of not only the Madiran appellation but the whole south-west of France. His wines have received critical acclaim from wine writers around the world. The wines of both of his estates can also be found in many 3 star Michelin restaurants in France, which in itself is the greatest stamp of approval.
“Brumont has provided a real challenge to Jurancon and given the world sweet wines of remarkably new balance and flavour.” Andrew Jefford - The New France
Winemaker: Alain www.brumont.fr
Champagne Gosset
Champagne Gosset - Champagne - Aÿ, France
For four centuries, great care has been taken to maintain the reputation of the brand, and to preserve a family know-how in making champagne. In 1584 Pierre Gosset, alderman of Ay and wine-grower, made still wines from the grapes he harvested from his own vines. In the 18th century, the Gosset family turned to the production of champagne. At Gosset, part of the wine-making process takes place in wooden vats for the cuvees presented in the old-style bottle. No malolactic fermentation is permitted, in order to preserve the fine malic acid that retains the naturally fruity aroma of the wines. And still, as always, the poignettage, the normal riddling and the degorgement, removal of the sediment, are carried out by hand, every day, according to the finest tradition of the house.
“House Style: Rich, soft wines of luvurious style and great finesse” Tom Stevenson Rated alongside Krug, Egly-Ouriet, Bollinger, Salon and Henriot as Champagnes best producers by Robert Parker & Pierre-Antoine Rovani in Parker’s Wine Buyers Guide 6th edition
Château Mont-Redon
Château Mont-Redon - Southern Rhone, France
Château Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the largest family owned estate in the appellation. With almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont- Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellations most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. Mont‐Redon is a prime candidate for both the most improved producer and the best value producer of the Southern Rhone.
Winemakers: Yann Abeille & Pierre Fabre www.chateaumontredon.fr
DOMAINE CHRISTIAN MOREAU PERE ET FILS
Domaine Christian Moreau Pere et Fils - Chablis, FR
Christian Moreau is now in his 60’s, and has appointed his son Fabien as Managing Director and head wine-maker. The outstanding quality of Christian Moreau’s wines directly linked to the quality of fruit. All grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted while passing along a special vibrating conveyor belt. This special selection is crucial for high quality. Christian Moreau owns a remarkable quantity of mature grand crus vineyards in Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudesir and Blanchot which ensures very attractive prices for these gems. While this domaine is relatively new, it has already attracted a lot of praise from press the world over.
“The quality here is again so good that I’m tempted to say that Chablis has yet another leading light to add to the usual stars of Raveneau and Dauvissat”. Burghound.com
Winemaker: Fabien Moreau www.domainechristianmoreau.com
DOMAINE PICHOT
Domaine Pichot - Vouvray, France
Domaine Pichot is an amalgamation of the properties of the father (Jean-Claude) ‘Coteau de la Biche’ and the son (Christophe) ‘Peu de la Moriette’, hence the different labels bearing the name Pichot. The wines are well known for their brilliant quality particularly the stunning sweet wines. They have an enormous capacity to age gracefully with careful cellaring conditions. These are remarkably good value wines that will also provide great satisfaction from a young age.
“Less well known than Huet or Clos Naudin, the Pichots merit as much praise”
Le Classement 2008 La Revue de Vins de France
Winemaker: Christophe Pichot
Jean-Luc Mader
Jean-Luc Mader - Alsace, France
Domaine Jean-Luc Mader is a small quantity, high quality wine producer based in the picture postcard village of Hunawihr in the middle of vineyards on the route des vins. The family own just 7 hectares of vineyards, including prized holdings of vines in the famous Rosacker Grand Cru vineyard. All vineyard work is carried out by hand and since 2005 their son Jerome is now running the estate after having studied and gained a diploma in oenology. Rieslings here are some of the last in Alsace produced in a classic fine dry style built to age. In exceptional years a tiny volume of late harvest ‘vendanges tardive’ Riesling is made in a similar fine, elegant style that ages superbly. The entire range of wines from the Mader family taste true to their grape varieties and vineyard origins and all represent extraordinary value.
Winemaker: Jerome Mader www.vins-mader.com
JACQUESSON
Jacquesson is a brand with an extensive history, dating back to 1798. For the past 20 years, Jean-Herve and Laurent Chiquet have been scrupulously practising traditional methods in yield control, grape ripeness and respect for the soil. These demanding methods have but one purpose; to allow the great terroirs of Champagne to express their full character in their wines.
Winemaker: Laurent Chiquet www.champagnejacquesson.com
Domaine Taupenot Merme
Working organically since 2001, this is a family owned (7 generations) Domaine of 13 hectares. The brother and sister team of Romain and Virginie are at the helm, and are typical of the new generation of Burgundian wine growers who are realising the full potential of priceless family vineyard parcels by sensitive viticulture and thoughtful winemaking.
Winemaker: Romain Taupenot
Domaine Roland Tissier
Rudolph Tissier took the reigns of the family business some 20 years ago, along with brother Florent who works the cellar. Key to these brother success is their desire to express the unique ‘Silex‘ terroir of Sancerre.
Winemaker: Rudolph Tissier
