Domaine Ponsot
Morey Saint Denis, Burgundy, France

A winery still entirely in family hands, Domine Ponsot prides itself on its traditional ways of wine making, determined to express the vintage and terrine through their wines. Established in 1772, it was the first growers to appreciate the importance of clonal selection. Evidently, many most great Pinot Noir clones originated from the Ponsot vineyards.

Jean Stodden
Rech, Germany

Located in the quaint town of Rech in the Ahr wine-growing region in Germany, the Jean Stodden estate has a long winemaking tradition, and has been growing grapes in the Ahr valley since 1578.

Currently helmed by possibly one of the best red wine producers in Germany, Gerhard Stodden, the estate produces stellar wines atypical to the light and gentle style of Pinot Noir of the Ahr region from the vineyards which comprise of 85% Pinot Noir, and the remainder of Riesling, Pinot Madeleine, Dornfelder and Dunkelfelder. The uniformity across the range of Jean Stodden wines are monumental and a prized characteristic of this estate.

Château Figeac
Bordeaux, France

Inhabiting an ancient Gallo-Roman estate since the 2nd century, Château Figeac is located in the extreme west of the smallest part of the Saint-Emilion appellation. Chateau Figeac uses completely different proportions of grape varieties on account of its fine gravelly soil: 70% Cabernet (half Cabernet Franc, half Cabernet Sauvignon) and only 30 % Merlot. This unusual blend of grape varieties explains why Figeac can be considered the "most Médoc of Saint- Emilions".

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Once part of a larger estate, it was divided into the current two Pichon estates in 1850. One of Bordeaux's great vineyards, its history is intertwined with the origins of the Medoc winemaking traditions. Its wine is classified as Deuxiemes Crus and because of its softer tannic, it is often described as more "feminine" in style.

Château Haut-Brion
Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Haut-Brion traces its heritage 15th century Pontac, with its presence already evident in the wine-trading arena. In more recent times, Château Haut-Brion was one of the first of the great growths to innovate with stainless steel fermentation vats. Planted with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, the vines of Château Haut-Brion are an average of 30 years and are widely recognised by connoisseurs throughout the world to be consistently worthy of their status as a Premier Grand Cru Classe.

Allegrini
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

Steeply entrenched in a region famed for its wine-making vocation encouraged by terrain dating back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, Allegrini covers over 70 hectares of vineyard in the hillside of the Valpolicella Classica area. Driven by passion, tradition and meticulous care at each stage of vinification.

Champagne Krug
Reims, Champagne, France

One of the crown jewels in the LVMN wine division, decisions on winemaking is still in the hands of the Krug family, allowing it to continue its astute style crafted since 1843. It is distinctive and easily recognised due to its philosophy of complete barrel fermentation and very extended lees aging. This unique single-mindedness has been quietly redefined through six generations.

Veuve Clicquot
Reims, Champagne, France

Easily recognised by its distinctive bright yellow bottle labels, Veuve Clicquot is one of the most exclusive and indemand Champagne brands in the world. Based in Reims, France, Champagne House Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron, who played an important role in establishing Champagne as the beverage of choice for the wealthy and nobility.