Producer News
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A visit from Champagne Lombard
It’s always an honour to have our producers visit our little cellar in Aotearoa and it’s even more special when they present their own wines. Read More... -
Goodbye to a pioneer
Sadly the doyen of Cornas, Auguste Clape, the man who above all others put the appellation on the map, passed away on July 13, 2018 at the age of 93. Read More... -
An evening with Château Angélus
On Wednesday 6th June we welcomed Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, proprietor of Château Angelus and viticulture pioneer. This is indeed a rare occurrence here at Maison Vauron... Read More... -
Domaine de la Chabonnière, a Family story
It was in 1912 that Eugene Maret bought Domaine la Charbonnière to please his wife, who was Châteauneuvoise born and winemaker’s daughter. Read More... -
A Kiwi Sommelier in France
We had the pleasure of speaking with sommelier at Orphans Kitchen, Vanessa Pritchard. Read what she has to say about working a harvest on Domaine Gilles Robin, and all things wine! Read More... -
Romain Guiberteau - A new age for Saumur?
When you are told by some of France’s greatest producers, “you need to try the wines of Guiberteau”, this is a recommendation you don’t take lightly. Read More... -
Thierry Germain – The guru of Cabernet Franc
This is our second vintage from what is arguably France’s best producer of Cabernet Franc and one we only secured due to his good friendship with another of our suppliers. Like Guiberteau he was also mentored by Nady Foucault of Clos Rougeard, and there can be no greater testament Read More... -
Domaine Jamet – Syrah in the veins
If you’re looking for blockbuster Côte Rôtie brimming with new oak and extract, you should look elsewhere. But if perfume and texture’s your thing, Domaine Jamet wines are among the planet’s greatest wine experiences. Read More... -
The new era of Chateau Anthonic
Chateau Anthonic is one of Moulis-en-Medoc's oldest family-owned vineyards. Moulis en Medoc or Moulis as it more commonly known is the smallest of the Medoc appellations. Read More... -
Domaine du Tariquet - A Family legacy
If you have a friend that spends his holidays in the South West of France, ask him if he knows the Domaine du Tariquet and you will notice a dreamy smile on his face. Read More... -
Albert Mann – A progressive domaine at the top
Domaine Albert Mann is the joint effort of two winemaking families: Barthelmé and Mann. Read More...
