Clos Saint Jean is a leading Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate that has evolved from traditional winemaking toward a precise, parcel-driven style focused on Grenache, terroir expression and modern techniques. Discover how a new generation is refining balance, freshness and elegance while maintaining the power and identity of one of the Rhône Valley’s most respected domaines.
Discover how Total Grand Cru sources and handles fine and rare wines through a personal interview with Managing Director Thijs van Vugt. From mature Bordeaux and Burgundy to grower Champagne and Italian classics, the company focuses on provenance, storage, and transparency for collectors and wine professionals.
Discover Waterkloof Wines from South Africa during a seaside winemaker dinner at Strandpaviljoen De Kwartel in The Hague, where coastal cool-climate wines meet refined food pairings. The evening highlights Waterkloof’s sustainable philosophy, False Bay terroir and elegant wines—from Cap Classique and Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault.
Discover the story behind Continuum Estate in Napa Valley, the Mondavi family’s iconic project on Pritchard Hill, where legacy, terroir, and meticulous winemaking come together. Following a masterclass hosted by Chatobi and Wine Companions, we explore the history of the Mondavis, the vineyards of Continuum, and our tasting impressions of wines including Sentium, Novicium, and Continuum.
Discover Château Le Puy, a historic Bordeaux estate in Saint-Cibard that has quietly practiced biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking for over 400 years. From Vin de France Emilien to the no-sulphur Barthélemy, these distinctive Bordeaux wines reveal a rare expression of terroir, purity, and tradition beyond the region’s conventional path.
Restaurant Bisous in Amsterdam introduces Bordeaux Mondays, offering rare and mature Bordeaux wines by the glass from an exceptional private cellar. Each week features a different Bordeaux theme—from Pomerol to Grand Cru First Growths—allowing wine lovers to discover iconic estates like Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Margaux in an accessible and unique tasting experience.
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