REGION: Rhone (Southern)

Since 1860, this domain has been handed over from father to son by the Boiron family. For five generations, the philosophy of “Bosquet des Papes” estate is to produce laying down wines, meaning that they can be kept for many years, thereby respecting the traditions of  Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.

Brothers Soard, Patrick and Vincent, own and operate this impeccable domaine the cellars of which are situated in the village of Beaumes de Venise, in the shadows of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.

The vineyard is organically farmed and sits on a plateau at over 300 meters in elevation, exposing the vines to strong winds. The soil is clay-limestone with a rocky surface featuring some of the famous galets roulés -- a hallmark of many of the best sites in the Southern Rhone.

“The ultra-traditional wine that the Faraud sisters produce are among the most classically proportioned, elegant and complex of Gigondas. The value that it delivers is truly amazing given its consistent high quality, which places it among the finest wines not just of Gigondas but of France.” -Vinous

Domaine Lafond is a certified organic, family-run estate located in the rosé-only appellation of Tavel, where owner-winemaker Pascal Lafond makes deliciously pure and traditional Lirac and Chateauneuf to go along with his robust and age-able Tavel rosé.

Mikaël Boutin first worked as a mechanic until age 20 when he began work in the southern Rhône vineyards. When his uncle retired in 2008, Mikaël worked two hectares he inherited from his parents making his first organic wine in 2011.

After the sale of Domaine des Relagnes in 2005, Olivier Hillaire started his own label, securing three of the best parcels previously owned by Domaine des Relagnes, most notably ‘Les Petits Pieds d’Armand’ in the La Crau area of the appellation. He uses minimal chemicals and harvests manually.

Domaine La Réméjeanne is a certified organic property owned by the dynamic Olivier Klein that is located in the high-altitude (200-280m) village of Sabran. Klein is an extremely conscientious farmer and winemaker, using very traditional methods to create balanced and textured Cotes du Rhones.

Domaine Saint Gayan is a small estate located at the foot of the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail in the Gigondas appellation. One of the great estates of the Southern Rhône, the owners, Jean-Pierre Meffre and his wife Martine produce wines of enormous power and concentration.

Charles Bieler's father, Philippe, began making rosé in Provence almost 30 years ago. This early influence left an indelible impact on his path and laid the foundation for his career. To make rosé alongside his father in today’s world, when the category has finally come into its own in America, is truly a gift. As winemakers around the world attempt …