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LA WINERY In the Médoc growing area, known worldwide for its prestigious appellations and the châteaux that go with them, a newcomer called La Winery is provoking passionate debate. Philippe Raoux who is also the owner, notably of Château Arsac in AOC Margaux, felt like creating a different type of place to discover wine.

Marques de Riscal hotel Marques de Riscal is the oldest domain in La Rioja, dating back to 1958. The founder of Marques de Riscal was very forward thinking and modeled his vineyards after those in the Bordeaux region of France as well as building cellars which are still in use today.

Château des Demoiselles This grand edifice along the lines of a small castle and recently renovated with exquisite taste, offers bed and breakfast accommodation, including five rooms to choose from, each more attractive than the next.

Château de Grattequina Wine: you buy it, talk about it, drink it and collect it; but when all’s said and done, you hardly ever pay a visit to its birthplace. Back to basics, to where it was created and matured with tender loving care: Château de Grattequina opens its doors for us.

Le Cheval Blanc Cheval Blanc is the name of Saint-Emilion’s legendary first great vintage. It also happens to be the name of a gorgeous hotel in Courchevel. The missing link is quite simple really: both are a part of the LVMH group, and both are dangerously close to perfection.

Château de Chassagne-Montrachet Michel Picard is an entrepreneur. He hasn’t limited himself to merely following in the footsteps of his winegrowing father.

L’Hostellerie de Plaisance Saint-Émilion was famous well before it was classified as a World Heritage site by Unesco.