Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
France was a land without vines and wine until the arrival of the Greeks and Romans. Monks tended vineyards and preserved the knowledge and skills of wine making. France’s centuries-long reign as a leading wine-producing country came to an abrupt end when cultivation was wiped out by the spread of phylloxera across Europe between 1870 and 1908. Following this crippling plague, the French government introduced the wine classification system in 1930 to minimise the threat from competing wine countries. Today, wine is produced in almost every region of France, with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Loire Valley leading the way.
Burgundy Côte de Nuits Red - GRAND CRU
DOMAINE LEROY - Musigny
Founded in 1868 by François Leroy, who owns the Mersault Pommard, Chambertin, Musigny, Clos Vougeot and Richebourg estates. In 1912, Henri Leroy joined the family business and in 1942, after acquiring 50% of the shares from his friend Henri, became co-owner of Domaine Romanée Conti, which is still owned by the Leroy family. The Musigny from Domaine Leroy is for many collectors one of the rarest wines ever.
Burgundy Côte de Nuits Red - GRAND CRU
Romanée Conti
In 1200, the vineyard was cultivated by the Abbey of Saint Vivant in Vosne. It is believed that the vines were cultivated by the Romans, which gave them the name Romanée. In 1700, the Prince of Conti bought the vineyard and gave it the name Romanée Conti, without sharing a single bottle with anyone. The Duvault-Blochet family set out in 1800 and launched one of the most sought-after wines in the world. Since 1942, the Domaine has been jointly owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families.
The high demand for certain vintages and the fact that the Domaine produces only 560 cases per year make Romanée Conti the most prized Pinot Noir on the market.
Domaine de La Romanée-Conti
Montrachet Grand Cru
In 1200, the vineyard was cultivated by the Abbey of Saint Vivant in Vosne. It is believed that the vines were cultivated by the Romans, which gave them the name Romanée. In 1700, the Prince of Conti bought the vineyard and gave it the name Romanée Conti, without sharing a single bottle with anyone. The Duvault-Blochet family set out in 1800 and launched one of the most sought-after wines in the world. Since 1942, the Domaine has been jointly owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families.
The high demand for certain vintages and the fact that the Domaine produces only 280 cases per year make DRC Montrachet the most highly valued Chardonnay on the market.
Bordeaux Pomerol - Grand Vin
Château Pétrus - POMEROL
Bordeaux, France, Chateau Petrus owned by the Moueix family with 28 hectares of vines Petrus produces 100% Merlot. In 1964, Jean-Pierre Moueix hired Jean-Claude Berrouet, enologist and winemaker, who produced 45 vintages. The vines are planted on the highest hill of Pomerol and produce only 30,000 bottles per year. Every wine lover loves to have his Petrus case.
