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In the quaint commune of Cour-Cheverny lies Domaine Daridan, a family estate with a winemaking heritage spanning seven generations. Since 2001, Benoît Daridan has led the domaine with passion and precision, drawing on the knowledge of his ancestors as well as a wealth of experience gained throughout France and abroad. By combining modern technology with traditional winemaking techniques, Domaine Daridan proudly craft wines that are not only environmentally responsible but also express the authenticity and typicity of their Loire Valley terroir.

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Tenuta Pederzana work with a highly specific clone of Lambrusco Grasparossa that was originally selected after World War II by Franco Simonini, founder of the estate, who worked closely at the time with the University of Bologna. Today, his nephew Francesco Gibellini runs the estate together with his uncle Massimo and they turn out very serious, often quite dry Lambrusco wines that are guaranteed to forever change your mind about the variety. Well-made Lambrusco such as this one will match admirably well with cold meats, caponata and even stews.

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Nestled amidst the vineyards, the magnificent Château de Melin lies just a few kilometres from the town of Auxey-Duresses, in France’s Burgundy region. Since the French Revolution, seven generations of family winemakers have devoted themselves to the land and the art of winemaking. In 1999, the estate passed into the hands of the current generation, Hélène and Arnaud Derats, who undertook a comprehensive restoration of the château, and expanded the estates land which today spans 28 hectares of vineyards across 17 appellations, 15 in the Côte de Beaune and 2 in the Côte de Nuits. Château de Melin wines are crafted with meticulous care and represent some of the most celebrated villages in Burgundy. They offer a true reflection of the region’s exceptional terroir.

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Situated between Chablis and Champagne in the Aube department, Pays d’Othe (Othe meaning forest) boasts a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, dense woodlands, ancient orchards, and traditional farms. La Ferme D’Hotte is a family-owned cidery, now overseen by Gérard Hotte together with his son, Théo, and his wife, Corinne. Gérard inherited the farm from his father and chose to specialise in apple cultivation and craft cider-making. While many growers in the region turned to popular Normandy apple varieties, Gérard remained dedicated to preserving and replanting traditional apple varieties from Pays d’Othe. Today, the Hotte estate cultivates over 60 apple varieties, comprising of both centuries-old orchards inherited from Gérard’s father and newly planted trees.

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The Oddo family is dedicated to selecting the finest terroirs and collaborating with partners across France’s most renowned appellations. Their journey began with Domaine Oddo – Vallon des Glauges in 2015. Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles Massif, the estate spans a breathtaking landscape, linking Eyguières to Baux-de-Provence and extending from Mont Menu to the Tour des Opies. Their Organic Certified Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé, is a classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Counoise, this pale pink rosé boasts an aromatic bouquet of vibrant red fruits, citrus and nectarine, the palate is crisp, and refreshingly vibrant. With passion, innovation, and a deep respect for nature, the Oddo family strives for excellence through contemporary and environmentally friendly winemaking.

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From the small village of Le Piton—meaning “the peak”—perched at an altitude of 312 metres above sea level with breathtaking views over the vineyard, emerges this small-batch project from two entrepreneurial families, Oddo and Jolivet. They cultivate eight hectares of Sauvignon Blanc in the single commune of Sancerre, which has been farmed organically since they took over the site. Le Piton Sancerre is complex, remarkably focused and linear, with that distinctive flinty minerality that defines the classic character of this special terroir.

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Meroi work with some of the best low-yielding vineyards in Buttrio, Friuli Colli Orientali. Established in the early twentieth century by Domenico Meroi, this family-owned winery has passed through generations. Today, Domenico’s great-grandson, Paolo Meroi, continues the estate’s winemaking tradition, overseeing its expansion to 19 hectares in the Buttrio hills and ushering the estate into a new era with an emphasis on purity and freshness. The quality is exceptional, and we are positive these wines are destined for greatness.