STORIE DI VINI E VITICOLTORI
Talking about Clos Rougeard is a rather complex theoretical exercise since this domaine has tied its fame to the brothers Charly (Jean-Louis) and Nady (Bernard) Foucault. Today, however, after the disappearance of Charly in 2015, the domaine was taken over by Martin Bouygues, former owner of Château Montrose. [Read more…] about Saumur-Champigny 2010, Clos Rougeard
Although we often talk about the crucial role played by the viticulture of monks, more than a thousand years ago, for a first effective zonation of Burgundy, we forget to reflect on the fact that their “specialization” helped to develop viticulture in all the areas in which they stayed, also because of the fact that the Holy Mass needs both bread and wine to be celebrated. The case of La Coulée de Serrant in the Loire, for example, is not very different since it is a vineyard created by Cistercian monks in 1130, and remained so until today, to which is merged an old and small monastery. [Read more…] about Clos de la Coulée De Serrant 2011, Vignobles de la Coulée De Serrant
Baron de L, the Maison de Ladoucette top wine, is undoubtedly a wine that warms the heart of the most nostalgic italian drinkers. Imported in Italy by Sagna from immemorial times, this wine has joined the first curious lovers of French white wines, having been among one of the first to be marketed in Italy. [Read more…] about Baron de L 2005, Ladoucette
