Wines and spirits France

A few minutes from Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Sandra Lemoine, on this clay-limestone soil, develops wines of character, round and pleasant: a rosé (syrah and cabernet), a red (cabernet sauvignon and Merlot) and a ratafia made of chardonnay. Each award-winning year, the rosé of the domaine de Pleyjean. The red, awarded on the department, earns a great notoriety. Sandra has recently been installed since 2011 and is currently being converted to bio. We can buy its wines on its website, country markets and the best tables in the city. The owner will be happy to welcome you and explain his beautiful business. Hat the artist!

In 1945, Georges Burrier founded the house that will bear his name and stay family, first with his son Guy Burrier from 1968, and later today with his nephew Frédéric-Marc Burrier. In a very original area dedicated to the great wines of South Burgundy, Mâconnais and Beaujolais. Enoteca Georges Burrier offers nearly 120 references of the region's appellations, on more than 20 vintages. In addition to wine (40 ha) wines from the Burrier family (Beauregard Castle and Georges Burrier and Joseph Burrier domains) the Enoteca offers a small selection of other excellent wine-growers, regional products and the arts of the table. A free tasting of a dozen wines is always available. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a collection of tools of cooperage and antique bottles, and will have access to the visit of a cellar and a cellar of fûts.

The vine was introduced in the Brem area by the Romans who came to buy salt in the Olonnes marshes. Its cultivation was developed in the 9th and 10th centuries under the impulse of the abbeys of the region. At the beginning of the 17th century, it was encouraged by Richelieu, Bishop of Luçon, who appreciated the wines of this region and had them served at his table. He gave them titles of nobility, which is why the superior wines harvested in this region were called "wines of the cardinal's fiefs". AOC wines to be tasted in a cool cellar.

This house has double-level cellars dating from 1736. Stéphan is the sixth generation of winegrowers. The vines of Saint-Péray - 8 ha - and Côtes-du-Rhône are located on clayey-limestone soils, the cornas is located on granite hillsides. The surface area of the property is 13 ha. Stéphan offers no less than six vintages of Saint-Péray, including three still wines and four using the Champagne method. All the vintages are vinified and aged in vats. Legend even has it that the first bottle of sparkling Saint-Péray was vinified here in the middle of the 19th century. Here one is welcomed with patience and - above all - passion!

Domaine de La Tuque lies at the heart of unspoilt countryside on a promontory overlooking the imposing fortress of Château de Biron. This 6-hectare vineyard, the only one of its kind in the Monpazier region, is a special place, which 2 passionate winegrowers Gilles and Vincent have decided to revive on a unique terroir, by replanting forgotten grape varieties and working in organic production. The estate is open to visitors all year round, and offers red, rosé and white IGP Périgord wines made from Abouriou, Colombard, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Installed in Revel since 2018, this craft brewery guarantees an organic, local and seasonal production. On the program, a range of a dozen small foams as qualitative as creative. Blonde for the Revéloise, White with thyme or sage that smells good in the summer evenings, Red with juniper to travel to Finland, Black with roasted malts with coffee accents, without forgetting the Christmas beer flavored with forest honey and orange peel or La Breguette 27 with fresh mint from Sorèze. Direct sale at the brewery and on the market of Revel.

The Garrigue family does not joke with ecology. Mont-noir comes from the name of the village "Montner", located at the foot of Força Real, a mountain covered with black schist. In the heart of this terroir, which looks east to the sea and west to the mountains, the 20 hectare vineyard produces truly delicious wines. In order to make you better acquainted with their wines and their land, this family has launched into wine tourism and offers you gourmet walks to discover the vineyard. A passion that they love to share and pass on.

The estate is located at the limit of the Tour d'Aigues on the RD 973, to access it take the direction of La Bastidonne-Mirabeau, it is then well signposted. With about 40 hectares of vines and 6 hectares of olive trees, this family estate has been in the family for generations (5 since 1800!). Claire and Romain now assist their parents Christine and Robert Michel-Queirel. Each one contributes to enhance the value of the fruits of this beautiful terroir. The wines are first of all nourished by these arid and calcareous lands, including the Perpetus white cuvée gorged with sunshine.

The wine merchant Rémi Veler, a fine connoisseur, offers mainly French wines, all presented in a neat decor. From small producers to top-of-the-range brands, the house has a preference for organic production and offers good value for money bottles. On the spirits side, originality prevails with a hundred rums and many whiskies. Packed baskets and boxes made up of good products will be an opportunity to please your loved ones. You will also find the Cour des Cols in Peltre, rue de Gargan

It takes a lot of temperament when you're a woman, from Paris and the cinema, to launch yourself into organic viticulture by working with the moon and biodynamics. Catherine Hannoun has done it. Her 3 ha are in Pupillin, in Arbois and on the discreet hillsides of Marnoz. The ploughing is done on horseback. But she is equipped with a modern vat room. In Arbois, she vinifies savagnin, chardonnay, pinot noir, trousseau and poulsard, produces a liqueur wine and a natural sparkling wine. Catherine also has a few acres in the Doubs, which produce "vins de France".

The Pinson family has been established here since the ^16th century. This beautiful 14-hectare estate (HVE label since 2019) produces Chablis AOC, Chablis Grand Cru and Chablis^1er cru. Boasting 9 references expressing fruity or more mineral characteristics, and always with strength and finesse, it has received numerous awards, including two silver medals at the Concours des vins de Chablis 2024 for its Chablis 1er Cru La Forêt 2022 and Mont de Milieu 2022. An excellent address. You'll be welcomed in a small cellar dating back to the house's beginnings. A must-see!

The gateway to the Bresse region of the Jura, this estate dates back several generations. 15 ha in AOC l'Etoile and Côtes du Jura, on the slopes of Mount Tausson. The grandfather Lucien Michel farmed up to 13 hectares. His son, André, joined him, then in 1995, his grandson Jean-François became the manager. This great modest wine shines as much as its white wines (vin jaune, savagnin, crémant du Jura, vin de paille, macvin, chardonnay). If you have the opportunity to visit the hillsides and the walls of the cellar, devote some more time to the "liquid fan".

From the Saint-émilion to the Château Rouge Margaux Pavilion, to name but them, the good wines, such as the small wines, in short, the good opportunities of the wine lovers or those of the next evening in this branch, are in this excellent Nicolas. It is certainly a narrow store, but the reception is up to the pearls to be tasted (with moderation). If you have a desire to make someone happy, the good advice will not fail.

The world of this brand, named Comtesse Gérin, is marked by the little stories that make the big ones. The bottles are dressed in the image of the noble garments of yesteryear: with pomp and meticulousness. This symbol conveys a philosophy we love: pleasure, sharing, know-how and festivities. It's easy to imagine these fine cuvées flowing thanks to the work of talented men and women. Succumb to the Grande Réserve, the Prestige Blanc de Blancs or the incendiary Rosé Sélection, sublime on a gourmet raspberry macaroon!

In the Haut-Languedoc Park, Cédric Guy has been cultivating 5 hectares of biodynamic Chardonnay on the Domaine de Bon Augure since 2013, at an altitude of more than 600 meters. Son and grandson of a winegrower, former co-owner of the Sylva Plana Abbey, he also cultivates on his 9 hectares of land, one hectare of Petit Manseng, another of Pinot Noir as well as a few rows of Grenache Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Petite Arvine. He defends agroecology and organic viticulture and offers organic white and red wines.

In Clermont-l'Hérault, Franck Ortz has opened his craft brewery, in an industrial and modern style. You can discover large stainless steel tanks, where the holy drink is prepared by him, but La Pinte Héraultaise is also a place to meet and exchange around beer; you can sit in the sofas to taste the beer of the moment and buy to take away the ones you prefer, white, IPA, blonde or amber. Visit his Facebook page to find out where you can meet Franck at events in the region.

Julien de Savignac is not only a wine merchant but, above all, a producer and collecting. Its vineyard is located in Bugue, not far from Bergerac, and its bottles are among the wines that bear the names of «other large Aquitaine». The Suresnes boutique is a marvel, all of wood. If you are captivated by the taste of Périgord's flavours, Bergerac wines, liqueurs and spirits, you will find here the discoveries and Julien de Savignac will give you his advice.

Although Maison Latour has remained a family-run business since it was founded in 1797, it is nonetheless world-renowned. Originally based in Burgundy, the company has played a major role in the success of Ardèche wines and in the birth of the Grand Ardèche appellation, accompanying the rise in quality of the vineyards, particularly the Chardonnay grape variety. Maison Latour buys grapes from around a hundred winegrowers and processes them using high-tech equipment. The tasting cellar is located in the heart of the vineyards.

Domaine du Petit-Chaumont covers 120 hectares in the Aire des Sables area, facing Lac du Ponant. In a spirit of respect for nature, Brigitte and Nathalie have opted for organic farming, obtaining the AB label in 2011. Their know-how, both in growing the vines and handling the grapes, enables them to produce wines bursting with sugar and sunshine, quality and prestige beverages, with the Nef Saint-Louis range, the Flamants series and the Prestige cuvées.

You can't miss this estate, located at the entrance of the village coming from Die, at the edge of the beautiful vineyard houses staked out from parcel to parcel, at the foot of the Vercors massif. Park in the cellar's car park and go for a walk through the vineyards before discovering the cellar. The Maupas estate, a small organic farm, was created in 1992 by Jérôme Cayol. The soil is worked with a draught horse and the grapes are harvested by hand. In the cellar, you can find clairette-de-die, Châtillon wines in the three colours and local products.

Baron d'Escalin brings together two estates: Vergobbi and Escalin. This vineyard is planted below the Barony of La Garde-Adhémar. The cellar is an invitation to a convivial discovery. Here, you'll find traditional Vergobbi cuvées, as well as the more confidential d'Escalin range of wines. The estate is run with respect for the environment (i.e. without pesticides or herbicides) and tradition, while integrating modernity.

Mas Théo is the result of the heritage of three family farms: the Théolas, specializing mainly in sheep rearing; the Clapiers, with vines and cereals; and the Bes, with sheep, cereals and vines. When Laurent, the last descendant of the Clapier family, took over in 1999, he integrated winemaking into the estate's activities. Mas Théo produces straightforward, affordable AOP Grignan-les-Adhémar wines, organic since 2004 and biodynamic since 2012, matured in cool, damp old chalk rock quarries.

The revival of the production of Tannay wines for several years, Jean-Marie Perdikouris's domain has been with quality as a producer collecting wines from Pays's côteaux. Stretching over 4 hectares, the estate produces wines from the Melon and Chardonnay grape varieties. The winners and award winners are the winners of many times. Sale in the field.

Vellavia revives the region's brewing past, producing an average of 500 hectolitres. In 1870, the Velay volcanic plateau was recognized as a prime area for growing the barley needed to make beer. Farmers grow ponote, an ancient variety of coarse-grained barley rich in kernels. Its unroasted malt gives the beer a beautiful golden color. It is available in blond, brown and white versions. At the end of the tour, there's a store where you can sample this local nectar.

This domain extends over 10 hectares of vines worked in micro-cuvées in order to respect the typicity of each climate. The vinification is done in the winery located at the foot of the Corton mountain. In terms of kindness, we remain at the top with Emilie and her brother Pierre-François. They propose all the hierarchy of Burgundy wines up to the Grands Crus, among which the famous white Grand Cru "Corton Charlemagne". Reasoned culture, old-fashioned ploughing, the vineyard is pampered.

Here, the master winemaker is Emmanuel Pithois, and this great man loves to show you all the different facets of his profession. On a visit, he takes you into the cellar, lets you taste his clear (not sparkling) wines and tells you about the work of the vines through the seasons. He goes on to explain the wine-making process. You can extend this convivial wine tourism experience by staying in one of their pretty chambres d'hôtes.

This cooperative, created in 1963, has 30 winegrower members whose vineyards are located in Roquefort la Bédoule, a stone's throw from Cassis. Two vintages are vinified there. Wine fountains, bulk wines but also sealed vintages offered in all colors. The cooperative has a pleasant shop offering selected regional products. A good address to discover the local grape varieties and to bring some back with you!

Domaine de Petit Roubié offers a wide selection of wines, from Picpoul de Pinet and Château Clapotis to Arbre Blanc and P'tit Roubié. Wine lovers will be able to taste these wines in the domaine's customer area.

Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest champagne house in France. Its superb three-level cellars were listed as a historic monument in 1931. The 2-hour tour will take you through the key stages in the making of Ruinart Champagne, before moving on to the reception room for an expertly guided tasting. Choose two of their iconic cuvées: "R" de Ruinart, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Ruinart Rosé, Ruinart Millésimé, Dom Ruinart Millésimé or Dom Ruinart Rosé Millésimé.

In the ^15th century, this superb property was the Clos du Roi René. With a vineyard of 50 hectares, Château Simone has been owned by the Rougier family since 1830. The cellars, dug in the ^16th century by the religious order of the Grands Carmes d'Aix, contain several galleries on different levels; they are remarkable for their homogeneous temperature and natural hygrometry. It is said that this estate produces one of the best wines in the whole region... Note that it was one of Churchill's favorite wines!

This boutique offers natural wines, from the French wine-producing regions, without chemicals, industrial yeast and technological manipulation. Not or few wines that are found in the trade usually, but more confidential vintages, manual harvest, with small yields. After a free tasting to make sure you love some of these atypical wines, you can then choose your bottle in the cabinets at the constant temperature. Before consumption, it is advisable to carafer the wine to air it. A few French and French artisanal accessories and products without dyes, preservatives or chemical additives can accompany wines: jam, foie gras, salt flower, apple juice, morgates (small cuttlefish), maple syrup, dried cranberries…

Christian Termote, passionate about oenology and wine merchant since 1992, does not offer just any wine. He carefully selects vintages produced by independent winegrowers. Above all, he looks for identity, character, originality and wines that have a story to tell. Through his wide range of wines, he shares his expertise, particularly in food and wine pairing. The 500 very Southwestern-oriented references are alongside some 40 Armagnacs, 15 whiskies and rums. Free tasting one Saturday per month.

Wine producer, Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux proposes in his cellars Atrium the wines of his production where his 2 incontrovertible Châteaux of the Cahors appellation are honoured: Château de Haute-Serre and Château de Mercuès. You will find in his cellars Atrium, a unique concept of wine shop with more than a hundred references, a wide selection of wines and spirits, aperitifs and regional products, a tasting area and professional advice. The Atrium is the ambassador of Maison Georges Vigouroux wines.

Located in AOC Médoc, not far from Lesparre, Château Grand Lacaze cultivates red wine on these 7 hectares. The grape variety is in Cabernet sauvignon and Merlot on a soil sablo-gravelly. The castle produces 40 000 bottles per year. Fermentation is made at 28-30 ° C with 2 to 4 combined per day. After a 3-week maceration, breeding takes 12 months in French oak barrels. Count € 10 for a Grand Lacaze Castle 2008 (Bronze Medal in Paris). Unfortunately the castle does not sell to the property, but you can buy it in the hotel hotels including the Hotel des Quatre-Soeurs and the Opera house in Bordeaux. The opinion of oenologists: Lacaze Médoc Castle 2008: dark ruby. Nose with fruity notes of cherry nuclei. Tender mouth.

The vineyards of Château Pontet Canet are located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation, south of the Mouton Rothschild estate. A visit to the château is quite unusual: horses can be seen moving among the vines. This ancestral human-animal method respects the vines and the terroir. The grapes are harvested by hand, using crates rather than baskets: they are transferred directly from the vines to the sorting table. This Grand Cru Classified in 1855 is certified organic and biodynamic. A fine approach!

The vineyard covers nine hectares, more than half of which are located on the Sézannais hillside, and four hectares on the Vitryat hillside and Côte des Bar. As a result, the estate boasts a fine diversity of grapes and aromas, which are reflected in its wines. Discover the Brut Variance, aged for two years in our cellars, and the Cuvée Authentique, a 100% Chardonnay champagne made from old vines and aged in oak barrels. A pure delight!

The family estate has been run for 5 generations by Nicolas Bontoux, assisted by his children Émile, Louise and Joseph, who, with the same determination and drive, develop new cuvées (silver medal at the Paris agricultural competition, and gold medal at the Lyon 2024 competition); as well as artisanal products grown on the vineyard, such as honey and olive oil. Located on the outskirts of Cassis, this 30-hectare estate with clay and silica-limestone soils was created by Émile Bodin in 1890. The Bodin brand was then registered worldwide.

We are immediately seduced by the wooden front of this cellar, which has been open for 20 years, with its old-fashioned charm. Inside, navigating between the bottles of red, white and rosé, champagne and liqueurs, the sommelier gives precious tailor-made advice. Old vintages, exceptional vintages or wines from small producers, you will undoubtedly leave with a bottle that suits your tastes and your budget thanks to his sound advice. Note that there is also a selection of whiskies (especially Japanese and Belgian), rums and ports.

Domaine Pons Gralet is an 8-hectare estate on a human scale, which has been organically farmed since 2002, and has recently introduced biodynamic principles. The Agly valley, like the Côte Vermeille, is one of the regions with the lowest wine yields in France. This dry, windy climate is ideal for growing vines, particularly in organic conditions, and means that chemical inputs are kept to a minimum. The estate is scattered over several small, juxtaposed territories: Montner, Tautavel and Maury. As a result, the diversity of clay-limestone, schist, pebble and schist basalt soils enhances the diversity of aromas found in the wines. "Each of our vineyards is located in a specific appellation: Côtes du Roussillon Villages for the reds, Côtes du Roussillon for the whites and rosés, and of course Rivesaltes and Maury for the VDNs," explains Christian. The family claims to be "paysanne-vigneronne" and will welcome you in the purest Catalan tradition for a tasting of all their nuggets at the cellar in the village center. Not to be missed: the estate's wine tourism offer is well worth a visit.

Beers are settling in the department and in the Sancy. But these beers from Auvergne are unlike any others. Nicolas and Charlotte Dauchy offer 100% malt and organic beers, with no artificial flavoring, no added sugar, no coloring and maximum flavor. The raw materials (malt and cereals) are chosen as far as possible from regional production. The formula works: 5 Gold and Silver award-winning beers, including 2 Double Gold medals at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition. Tours and tastings are available.

Located in Les Verchers-sur-Layon, 25 km from Saumur, Domaine Bodineau, a winegrowing nugget founded in 1850, unveils 28 hectares of pampered vines on schist slopes along the Layon river. Anne-Sophie and Frédéric open the doors of their estate all year round. Through guided tours, they share the family's winegrowing history, highlighting chenin, cabernet franc, chardonnay, sauvignon and grolleau. Free tastings provide an opportunity to sample such treasures as coteaux-du-layon and Fleur de Schiste.

Domaine de Mazuc is a family vineyard run by Erick Carles, the^4th generation. With grape varieties of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Tannat, he cultivates vines on steep slopes where the clay soils are very chalky and shallow, to produce AOC Coteaux du Quercy red and rosé wines. Domaine de Mazuc wines stand out from other terroirs for their aromas of red fruit, especially blackcurrant. Bottles are sold directly from the estate, but you can also visit us by appointment.

Jean-Jacques Omassi draws his energy from the vine. As an artisan winemaker, he favors a reasoned culture that respects his environment. On his 10 hectares, he proposes wines of character resulting from his passion and in the family traditions, he harvests, vinifies and markets his wine from his cellar. He offers Ratafia, a liqueur wine made at harvest time with fresh grape juice, but also two red wines, two rosés and a white. Do not hesitate to visit him at the domain for a moment of sharing.

In 1952, Angelo Iseppi and his family left Italy for the Tarn et Garonne. For seven generations, the passion for wine has endured at Domaine Labastidum. In 1981, Alain, his second son, enlarged the property located on the origins of the village of Labastide-Saint-Pierre, which today counts 55 hectares and it is Jérémy, Angelo's grandson, who takes over the family exploitation to continue to guarantee their know-how. They offer a sparkling wine, reds AOC Fronton and a white wine of chardonnay and semillon grapes.

The Domaine La Provenquière and its magnificent ^15th century castle are home to a 155 hectare vineyard. The Robert-Boularand family perpetuates the viticultural and family heritage of four generations of passionate winegrowers by cultivating some twenty grape varieties, including IGP Pays d'Oc and IGP Coteaux d'Ensérune in white, red, rosé and orange. To discover this estate and learn more about the history of Domaine La Provenquière wines, don't hesitate to visit the château for an authentic, cultural and oenological experience in the heart of their vineyard.

In 2013, the Domaine de Thermes celebrated the 100th anniversary of the family business and the 9 hectares of vines planted on the border between the Gers and the Tarn-et-Garonne. In 2018, it is on 10 hectares in production that the Domaine's winegrowers produce red, rosé and white wines. Labeled High Environmental Value, we work in an eco-responsible way to offer AOC Brulhois in red and rosé as well as white IGP Comté Tolosan. The Domain welcomes you with pleasure to make you discover the wines during a visit and tasting.