BOND
BOND is a Napa Valley producer established in 1999 by H. William Harlan that crafts single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from five distinct hillside sites, including Melbury, Pluribus, St. Eden, Quella, and Vecina. The wines are produced in a gravity-flow winery designed for small-lot vinification, with each vineyard's lots kept separate throughout the precise process of double sorting, individual fermentation, and aging in new French oak.
Bachelards, Chateau des
Château des Bachelards, a historic Beaujolais estate dating to 1100, manages 12 hectares across premier appellations (primarily Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent) where 50-year-old Gamay vines thrive in distinctive granite and manganese-rich clay soils. Under Alexandra de Vazeilles' leadership since 2015, the estate honors its monastic heritage while embracing biodynamic practices, employing traditional methods like horse-drawn plowing and minimal-intervention winemaking that includes indigenous fermentation and thoughtful aging in concrete and neutral oak.
Bachelet-Monnot
Founded in 2005 by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet, Domaine Bachelet-Monnot farms 10-12 hectares across the southern Côte de Beaune, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from limestone-clay soils spanning Maranges to prestigious Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet. Their minimal-intervention approach combines sustainable viticulture, native yeast fermentations, and judicious oak use (25-30% new for premier crus), allowing them to craft wines of remarkable precision while elevating both lesser-known appellations and grand terroirs with equal skill.
Badette, Chateau
Badette is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate that has been gaining attention for its terroir-driven wines that highlight the distinctive qualities of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from their unique location in Bordeaux.
Ballot Millot
Ballot Millot is a multi-generational family estate in Meursault led by Charles Ballot, cultivating premier cru vineyards across the limestone and clay soils of Côte de Beaune with a primary focus on Chardonnay. Under Charles' direction since the early 2000s, the domaine has refined its approach by reducing new oak usage while maintaining traditional Burgundian techniques, allowing for clearer terroir expression that has elevated the estate's reputation among Burgundy collectors.
Banfi, Castello
Castello Banfi is an American-founded, family-operated 7,100-acre estate in southern Montalcino producing primarily Sangiovese-based Brunello wines from 850 hectares of vineyards across diverse limestone, clay, sand, and volcanic soils. The estate balances tradition with innovation through their pioneering Sangiovese clone research and hybrid fermentation technology while maintaining traditional aging protocols in both Slavonian oak casks and French barriques.
Barbaresco, Produttori del
Produttori del Barbaresco is a renowned cooperative winery in Piedmont, Italy, with a history dating back to 1958. It is celebrated for its collective approach to producing some of the most respected and traditional Barbaresco wines.
Barde Haut, Chateau
Château Barde-Haut is a 17-hectare Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate managed by Hélène Garcin-Lévêque and Patrice Lévêque, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from south-facing clay-limestone soils on the appellation's plateau. The Lévêques balance tradition with careful innovation through sustainable vineyard practices, hand harvesting, parcel-by-parcel vinification in concrete vats, and gravity-flow winemaking that preserves the distinctive terroir expression of their 30-50 year old vines.
Barmes-Buecher, Domaine
Barmes-Buecher, situated in the Alsace region, is a notable winery with a reputation for exquisite Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris wines. Since its inception in 1985, the winery has shown unwavering commitment to biodynamic farming. Merging traditional and innovative winemaking, their wines brilliantly convey the richness and complexity of the Alsace terroir.
Bartolo Mascarello
Bartolo Mascarello, an Iconic winery in the Barolo region of Italy, is known for its traditional, age-worthy expressions of Nebbiolo.
Bass Phillip
Bass Phillip, in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, has developed a cult following for its limited-production, biodynamic Pinot Noir, appreciated for its depth and character.
Batailley, Chateau
Château Batailley, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, is a prominent Fifth Growth estate. Founded in the 16th century, Batailley is acclaimed for its classic Bordeaux blends made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Beau-Sejour Becot, Chateau
Beau-Séjour Bécot is set in the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, notable for its Merlot-dominant blends that are rich and complex. The château's wines benefit from the limestone plateau, offering depth and aging potential.
Beaucastel, Chateau de
Château de Beaucastel is a prestigious winery situated in the southern Rhône Valley of France. Owned by the renowned Perrin family, the estate has been producing high-quality Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines since the early 20th century. Their flagship wine, Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is acclaimed for its powerful yet refined character and impressive aging potential.
Beaumont, Chateau
Château Beaumont operates 113 hectares of vineyards on Günzian gravel soils in Haut-Médoc between Margaux and Saint-Julien, producing structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends that reflect their strategic terroir position. Their plot-by-plot vineyard management approach and measured oak aging protocol (12-14 months with 30% new barrels) consistently deliver wines that balance power with elegance, earning them Cru Bourgeois Supérieur classification in 2020.
Beauregard, Chateau
Château Beauregard is a historic 17.5-hectare Pomerol estate situated on the appellation's plateau, producing Merlot and Cabernet Franc-based wines from vineyards characterized by gravel, clay, and iron-rich crasse de fer soils. The estate maintains traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods while implementing modern precision techniques, including plot-by-plot harvesting and vinification followed by 18 months in French oak barrels to create wines that authentically express their historic terroir.
Beaurenard, Domaine de
Domaine de Beaurenard is a seven-generation Coulon family estate operating 32 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 25 hectares in Rasteau, producing traditional red and white wines from vineyards characterized by galets roulés covering clay-limestone soils. Their winemaking combines respect for tradition with biodynamic farming principles (certified since 2010), native yeast fermentation in concrete tanks, and aging primarily in large oak foudres, preserving the authentic expression of their historic Southern Rhône terroirs.
Beausejour, Chateau
Chateau Beauséjour is a notable Bordeaux producer in the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation, crafting Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends that are both accessible and reflective of the terroir.
Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse, Chateau
Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse, the Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, is esteemed for its rich, full-bodied wines that are a testament to the power and finesse of the region's terroir.
Beaux Freres
Located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, Beaux Freres is a well-regarded winery known for its Pinot Noir wines. Founded in 1986 by Michael Etzel and Robert Parker Jr., the winery focuses on producing wines from Pommard, Wädenswil, and Dijon clones.
Bel Air, Chateau
Château Bel Air encompasses multiple independent estates across Bordeaux's diverse appellations including Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Lalande-de-Pomerol, and Blaye, each producing traditional Bordeaux varieties on well-ventilated rises prized in regional viticulture. These properties collectively showcase their respective appellations' distinctive terroir characteristics through varied winemaking approaches, offering authentic expressions that contribute to Bordeaux's reputation for exceptional diversity within its classical framework.
Belair-Monange, Chateau
Château Belair-Monange, situated in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, merges the historic vineyards of Château Belair and Château Magdelaine, both Premier Grand Cru Classé estates. Under the stewardship of the Moueix family since 2008, it has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of Bordeaux wines. The estate is renowned for producing Merlot-dominant blends that are expressive of its exceptional terroir, which includes the famed limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion
Belargus, Domaine
Founded in 2018 by Ivan Massonnat, Domaine Belargus is a 24-hectare Loire Valley estate focused exclusively on terroir-driven Chenin Blanc from diverse schist-based vineyards across Anjou's prestigious appellations including Savennières and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru. This rising producer combines biodynamic viticulture under technical director Guy Bossard with minimal intervention winemaking, separately vinifying each parcel to preserve site-specific character while rapidly gaining recognition despite completing its first full vintage only in 2019.
Belgrave, Chateau
Château Belgrave is a 59-hectare Fifth Growth estate from the 1855 Classification located in Haut-Médoc near Saint-Julien, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends from gravelly soils over clay-limestone subsoil. The Dourthe-owned property maintains traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods with parcel-specific vinification in temperature-controlled tanks, followed by 12-14 months aging in French oak, while keeping yields low to preserve the structured character that honors their classified growth status.
Belle-Brise, Chateau
Château Belle-Brise is a micro-estate of just 0.6 hectares on Pomerol's plateau, owned by the Trocard family since 1978, producing approximately 2,000 bottles annually of a single Merlot-dominant wine from iron-rich clay soils. The estate's diminutive size necessitates traditional methods including horse-drawn plowing and entirely manual processes, creating an authentic expression of Pomerol that remains unknown to many wine enthusiasts despite its remarkable quality.
Bellevue, Chateau
Château Bellevue is a 6.2-hectare Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, producing Merlot-dominant wines complemented by Cabernet Franc on the region's prized limestone plateau with clay soils that provide excellent drainage and exposure. Under the ownership of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and Jean-Bernard Grenié since 2007, the estate combines traditional Saint-Émilion winemaking with modern precision through rigorous selective harvesting and careful oak maturation that preserves the distinctive character of its terroir.
Bellevue Mondotte, Chateau
Château Bellevue-Mondotte, acquired by Gérard Perse in 2001, occupies a small but exceptional site on the Saint-Émilion clay-limestone plateau with 90% Merlot vines benefiting from ideal south-facing exposure and meager, well-drained soils. Under Perse's meticulous "constant search for excellence" philosophy, this once-unknown estate quickly achieved elite status, producing highly acclaimed wines that showcase the remarkable quality potential of its distinctive terroir.
Belondrade Y Lurton
Belondrade y Lurton is a family-owned winery in Spain's Rueda appellation, cultivating 30 hectares of high-altitude Verdejo vineyards in La Seca's sandy, limestone-rich soils to produce approximately 100,000 bottles annually. Their pioneering barrel fermentation and extended lees aging techniques have redefined Rueda Verdejo winemaking, establishing new quality benchmarks for the region while showcasing the grape's aging potential and mineral character.
Ben Glaetzer
Ben Glaetzer, a key figure in Barossa Valley, South Australia, represents the region's modern winemaking era, with a range of bold, expressive wines, particularly Shiraz, known for their intensity and craftsmanship.
Benedicte & Stephane Tissot
Domaine Tissot is a family-owned, 50-hectare biodynamic estate in Montigny-lès-Arsures near Arbois in the Jura, producing over 30 different cuvées from all five traditional Jura varieties grown on distinctive blue and gray marls, limestone, and clay soils. Under Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot's leadership since the mid-1990s, the domaine combines traditional methods like sous voile aging with innovative techniques, maintaining Demeter certification since 2004 while elevating Jura's international profile through their authentic expression of place.
Benjamin Leroux
Benjamin Leroux operates a small-scale micro-négociant domaine in Beaune, crafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from an impressive range of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits vineyards, including prestigious Premier and Grand Cru sites. His minimal-intervention winemaking approach emphasizes terroir expression through partial whole-cluster fermentation and judicious oak aging, reflecting the exceptional technical knowledge he developed from age 13 and refined as winemaker at Comte Armand before establishing his own venture in 2007.
Benjamin Romeo
Former Artadi winemaker Benjamin Romeo founded Bodega Contador in Rioja's San Vicente de la Sonsierra in 1999, where he manages 42 hectares across 62 high-altitude parcels focused on Tempranillo-based wines from calcareous clay soils. The estate combines traditional methods with modern precision through its gravity-flow winery and parcel-specific vinification, aging wines exclusively in French oak for 14-20 months.
Benoit Ente
Benoit Ente operates a small 4-hectare domaine in Puligny-Montrachet, crafting terroir-expressive Chardonnay from limestone-clay soils across prime parcels in Puligny, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Meursault. His meticulous approach—combining traditional Burgundian techniques with vineyard-specific precision—has steadily elevated his reputation over two decades as part of Burgundy's thoughtful new generation of winemakers.
Bergstrom
Bergström Wines is a family-owned estate in Oregon's Willamette Valley producing approximately 10,000 cases annually, primarily focusing on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Sigrid Chardonnay from their 85 acres across five diverse sites featuring volcanic and marine sedimentary soils. The winery combines Josh Bergström's Burgundian training with biodynamic farming practices (Demeter-certified since 2000), native yeast fermentations, and traditional cellar techniques including gravity flow processing and French oak aging to express each vineyard's distinctive character.
Beringer
Beringer, Napa Valley's oldest continuously operating winery (founded 1876), produces a multi-tiered portfolio centered on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from approximately 1,600 acres across Napa, including prestigious Howell Mountain vineyards with volcanic soils. Their winemaking balances historic facilities—including extensive cave systems—with modern technology while maintaining sustainable practices, demonstrating the enduring quality and site-specific expression characteristic of a foundational American wine producer.
Berliquet, Chateau
Berliquet is situated in the hills overlooking Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, producing wines that are robust and aromatic. As a château with a history of refinement, its vineyards on clay-limestone soil contribute to the terroir-driven character of its blends.
Bernard Defaix
Domaine Bernard Defaix is a three-generation family estate in Chablis spanning 27 hectares, including four premier cru sites with Kimmeridgian limestone soils, producing primarily Chardonnay-based wines that express the region's characteristic minerality. Their commitment to organic viticulture since 2009 combines with a balanced approach to winemaking—utilizing indigenous yeasts, extended lees aging, and selective oak treatment—to create terroir-transparent wines that exemplify the pure, classic character of Chablis.
Bernard Dugat-Py
Bernard Dugat-Py is a traditionalist in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, producing some of the most powerful and long-lived wines in the region, with a focus on low yields and old vines.
Bernard Gripa, Domaine
Domaine Bernard Gripa is a modest 16-hectare family estate in the Northern Rhône, now led by Fabrice Gripa, producing exceptional Marsanne and Roussanne whites and Syrah reds from their steep granite and limestone vineyards in Saint-Joseph and Saint-Péray. Their non-interventionist approach balances traditional methods with modern precision, yielding terroir-driven wines that showcase remarkable depth while remaining under the radar compared to more famous regional producers.
Bernard Moreau, Domaine
Domaine Bernard Moreau is a six-generation family estate in Chassagne-Montrachet with 14 hectares of predominantly Chardonnay vineyards across limestone-clay soils, including several premier crus and a parcel in Bâtard-Montrachet grand cru. Brothers Alexandre and Benoît Moreau maintain traditional methods—indigenous yeast fermentations, judicious oak aging, and minimal intervention—while practicing lutte raisonnée in the vineyards to preserve terroir expression and balance in their wines.
Berthaut-Gerbet, Domaine
Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet is a 10-16 hectare family estate in Fixin, Côte de Nuits, producing terroir-expressive Pinot Noir from limestone-rich soils across holdings in Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Vosne-Romanée. Under Amélie Berthaut's leadership since 2013, the domaine has rapidly gained recognition through her thoughtful approach combining selective destemming, traditional fermentation methods, and careful oak aging that preserves site-specific character while bringing new energy to these historic terroirs.
Bertrand Ambroise
Domaine Bertrand Ambroise is a family-run Burgundian estate with 21 hectares spanning the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) from limestone-clay soils, including notable premier cru holdings in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The Ambroise family maintains organic farming practices established in the late 1990s, hand-harvests all fruit, ferments with indigenous yeasts in open-top wooden vats, and bottles without fining or filtration after 12-18 months in oak barrels.
Bethel Heights
Bethel Heights is a pioneering family winery established in 1977 in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills AVA, farming 59 acres of primarily Pinot Noir vineyards on south-facing slopes with dual soil profiles and cooling influences from the Van Duzer Corridor. Their winemaking balances minimal intervention with technical precision through partial whole-cluster fermentation and native yeasts, while maintaining multi-generational stewardship and sustainable practices that have earned LIVE and Salmon Safe certifications since 1999.
Bevan Cellars
Bevan Cellars is a boutique Napa Valley producer founded in 2005, focusing on small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, including the Tench and Sugarloaf Mountain sites. The winery employs temperature-controlled fermentation tanks and French oak aging, with separate lot vinification maintaining the distinct characteristics of each vineyard source.
Beychevelle, Chateau
Château Beychevelle is a historic winery located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. Established in the 16th century, Beychevelle is renowned for producing elegant and well-structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends that epitomize the classic Bordeaux style. The wine is known for its ruby-red color, fine structure, and subtle bouquet.
Beyerskloof
Family-owned Beyerskloof, established in 1988 by Beyers Truter in Stellenbosch, spans 180 hectares across two properties with diverse granite and shale soils, focusing primarily on Pinotage which comprises 60% of their plantings. Under the leadership transition from Beyers to his son Anri, the estate balances traditional and innovative winemaking techniques while maintaining its status as a Pinotage pioneer whose quality-tiered portfolio has helped define standards for South Africa's signature grape variety.
Bibi Graetz
Bibi Graetz is an artist-turned-winemaker producing Sangiovese-focused Tuscan wines from carefully selected old hillside vineyards throughout the Chianti region and the island of Giglio. His artistic sensibility shapes his winemaking approach, creating complex blends outside traditional classification systems while employing non-interventionist methods that have earned his limited-production wines cult status among collectors seeking distinctive, terroir-driven expressions.
Bien Nacido
Bien Nacido is a family-owned 900-acre estate vineyard in California's Santa Maria Valley, established in 1973, where approximately 300 acres produce primarily Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from sandy loam and marine sediment soils in a cool maritime climate. The vineyard maintains both its own estate label and supplies over 40 prestigious wineries, with the Bien Nacido Vineyard designation becoming one of America's most recognized vineyard appellations while maintaining SIP certification for sustainable practices.
Bila-Haut (M. Chapoutier), Domaine de
Domaine de Bila-Haut by M. Chapoutier, in the Roussillon, is recognized for its approachable yet structured wines, particularly those from the Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan varieties.
Billaud-Simon
Billaud-Simon is a historic Chablis producer managing 20 hectares across the appellation's four classifications, including parcels in four grand crus, where they craft Chardonnay-based wines from the region's distinctive Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Their winemaking emphasizes terroir transparency through temperature-controlled fermentation primarily in stainless steel, complemented by extended lees aging and minimal oak influence for select cuvées, maintaining the precise minerality and natural acidity that define traditional Chablis expression.
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon, established in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne, stands as one of the oldest continuously family-owned and operated Champagne houses. Renowned for its refined and elegant style derived from a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including cold fermentation and extended aging.
Biondi Santi
Biondi Santi is a Cult winery located in the Montalcino area of Tuscany, Italy. It is known for its pivotal role in the history of Italian winemaking; indeed, the estate is credited with creating the first modern Brunello di Montalcino. Founded by Ferruccio Biondi Santi in the late 19th century, the winery has been instrumental in developing the fame of this wine style. Biondi Santi continues to specialize in high-quality Sangiovese wines, celebrated for their exceptional balance of fruit, structure, and acidity. These wines are distinguished by their capacity for long aging, a hallmark of the Biondi Santi legacy.
Biserno, Tenuta di
Di Biserno is a Tuscan estate in the Upper Maremma, led by the Antinori family. Since the early 2000s, they have been crafting superb Bordeaux-style blends that have quickly risen to prominence for their sophistication and depth.
Bitouzet Prieur, Domaine
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur is a family-owned Burgundian estate managing 12 hectares of vineyards across Volnay and Meursault, producing equal amounts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from limestone-clay soils with vines averaging 35-40 years old. François Bitouzet maintains traditional methods including partial destemming for reds, barrel fermentation for whites, moderate new oak usage (20-40%), and extended aging periods of 18-20 months for premier cru wines, emphasizing terroir expression through sustainable viticulture practices.
Bizot, Domaine
Domaine Bizot is a small, cult-status Burgundy producer located in Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, known for its minimal interventionist approach to winemaking. Founded by Jean-Yves Bizot, a former professor of oenology, the domaine spans just 3.5 hectares, producing highly sought-after Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in limited quantities.
Bob Cabral Wines
Bob Cabral Wines is a small family-operated winery in Sonoma County founded in 2015 by former Williams Selyem winemaker Bob Cabral, focusing on limited-production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from select cool-climate vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. Cabral's minimal-intervention approach emphasizes harvest decisions based on flavor development rather than metrics, with hand punch-downs, extended cold soaking for Pinot Noir, and French oak aging tailored to each vineyard source, all while maintaining production below 500 cases per vineyard designation to ensure personal oversight throughout the winemaking process.
Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof, a boutique South African producer in Franschhoek Valley, crafts terroir-driven wines from strategic vineyard holdings across the Western Cape, specializing in Syrah from Swartland's shale soils, Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, and Semillon from historic vines dating to 1902. Under cellarmaster Marc Kent's leadership since 1994, the winery employs minimal intervention techniques including whole-bunch fermentation, native yeasts, and gravity-flow processing to preserve vineyard character, while their Syrah-dominant Chocolate Block blend has become a signature ambassador for South African fine wine.
Boerl & Kroff
Boerl & Kroff is a micro-production Champagne house established in 1995 by Michel Drappier and Patrick Sabaté, producing exclusively vintage Champagnes from selectively sourced grapes across premier Champagne growing areas. Their cult status stems from extremely limited production (under 3,000 bottles per vintage), extraordinary aging protocols with at least a decade on lees, and a philosophy that prioritizes wine development over market demands, resulting in individually numbered bottles of remarkable complexity.
Bois de Boursan, Domaine
Domaine Bois de Boursan is a 16-hectare family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where Jean-Paul Versino crafts traditional red and white wines from 27 diverse parcels featuring the region's characteristic galets roulés and varied soil types. The domaine maintains time-honored practices including hand-harvesting, whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, and aging in large neutral oak foudres—all personally overseen by Versino in a hands-on approach that honors his father's legacy.
Boislauzon, Mas de
Mas de Boislauzon is a family-owned estate in the Rhône Valley, operated by the Chaussy family since the 1930s across 10 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and additional Côtes du Rhône parcels, producing primarily Grenache-based blends from vineyards marked by heat-regulating galets roulés. Their winemaking philosophy balances tradition with quality through hand harvesting, selective destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation, and extended aging in large oak foudres, reflecting their commitment to authentic terroir expression through minimal intervention.
Bollinger
Bollinger is a family-owned Champagne house in Aÿ controlling 178 hectares of predominantly Grand and Premier Cru vineyards on chalk soils, with Pinot Noir comprising 60% of plantings across their south-facing slopes. Their traditional methods include fermenting in aged oak barrels, maintaining their own cooperage, aging non-vintage wines for 36+ months on lees, and preserving an extensive library of reserve wines stored in magnums under cork.
Bon Pasteur, Chateau Le
Château Le Bon Pasteur is a 6.62-hectare Pomerol estate in eastern Bordeaux producing Merlot-dominant wines from clay, gravel, and sand soils neighboring prestigious properties like Château Pétrus. The property balances traditional Bordeaux methods with thoughtful innovation, maintaining Michel Rolland's winemaking influence through careful manual harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and 18-month aging in French oak to express the distinctive character of its terroir.
Bongran (Thevenet), Domaine
Domaine Bongran is a small family-owned estate in Quintaine (Viré-Clessé, Mâconnais) where Jean Thevenet and son Gautier craft Chardonnay-focused wines from east-facing clay-limestone slopes with many old vines. Their distinctive approach includes late harvesting, embracing noble rot when possible, extended lees aging (18-30 months), and minimal intervention—creating rich, complex wines that defy regional expectations and remain surprisingly underappreciated.
Bonneau
Bonneau, especially Henri Bonneau in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, was known for his artisanal, old-school approach to winemaking, producing some of the appellation's most sought-after and complex wines.
Bonneau du Martray, Domaine
Domaine Bonneau du Martray is a highly respected winery in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The winery is best known for its Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne and Corton.
Boris Champy, Domaine
Domaine Boris Champy is a recently established 8-10 hectare estate in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from high-elevation (300-400m), east-facing vineyards with limestone-rich soils that contribute distinctive freshness to the wines. The domaine maintains certified biodynamic practices established by previous owner Didier Montchovet, with Champy applying his extensive experience from prestigious Burgundian estates to demonstrate the untapped potential of this historically overlooked region.
Boroli
Boroli is a family-owned wine estate in Piedmont's Langhe hills, focusing primarily on Nebbiolo-based Barolo DOCG wines from strategic holdings in Castiglione Falletto, including the distinguished Villero cru. Their winemaking philosophy balances traditional methods with thoughtful evolution, reflecting their successful transition from publishing to viticulture in the early 2000s and their rapid quality advancement as newcomers to the Barolo scene.
Boschkloof (Patatsfontein)
Boschkloof's Patatsfontein, in South Africa, has garnered attention for its expressive Chenin Blanc, part of a movement that is redefining the potential of South African terroirs.
Bosquet des Papes
Bosquet des Papes, anchored in the soils of Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1860, is a family estate that has been producing robust and spicy Grenache-based blends for generations, reflecting the power and warmth of the Southern Rhône.
Bossi
Bossi, located in Tuscany, is recognized for its commitment to the classic Chianti style, producing Sangiovese-based wines that are structured, aromatic, and true to the heart of the region.
Bouchard Pere et Fils
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Pere et Fils is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Burgundy. With vineyards spanning the renowned Côte d'Or, the estate produces a wide range of exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
Bourgneuf, Chateau
Château Bourgneuf is a family-owned Pomerol estate spanning 9 hectares on the appellation's plateau, where the Vayron family produces Merlot-dominant wines from clay and gravel soils that contribute to their structural integrity and aging potential. The estate maintains traditional Bordeaux practices through hand harvesting and French oak aging while focusing exclusively on a single wine that expresses the classic Pomerol profile of rich concentration and velvety texture.
Bournet-Lapostolle, Domaine
Bournet-Lapostolle, with French roots in Chile's Colchagua Valley, is renowned for bringing Bordeaux expertise to South American terroir, producing wines that blend intense fruit with classic structure.
Boyd-Cantenac, Chateau
Château Boyd-Cantenac is a historic Third Growth estate in Margaux operated by the Guillemet family since 1932, cultivating 17 hectares of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon on the gravelly plateau to produce approximately 5,000 cases annually. The estate combines traditional methods like hand harvesting and careful sorting with measured modern techniques, maintaining sustainable vineyard practices focused on low yields from 30-year-old vines to express the distinctive character of their terroir.
Branaire-Ducru, Chateau
Château Branaire-Ducru is a Fourth Growth Saint-Julien estate spanning 60 hectares of gravelly soils, where the Maroteaux family produces structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends from 70 meticulously managed vineyard parcels. Their winemaking combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern precision through their gravity-flow winery, emphasizing parcel-by-parcel vinification and careful oak aging to create balanced wines that express Saint-Julien's distinctive character.
Brane-Cantenac, Chateau
Château Brane-Cantenac, a prominent Second Growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, has been crafting exceptional Bordeaux blends since the 18th century.
Branon, Chateau
Château Branon, in Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, is a boutique estate that has been restored to prominence, producing small quantities of deeply flavored and complex wines that reflect the gravelly soils of the region.
Brick House
Brick House is a small, family-owned estate in Oregon's Ribbon Ridge AVA producing 3,000-4,000 cases annually of primarily Pinot Noir, with smaller amounts of Chardonnay and Gamay Noir from marine sedimentary soils at 250-500 feet elevation. Owner Doug Tunnell, a former CBS correspondent, employs biodynamic farming practices (Demeter-certified since 2005) and traditional winemaking techniques including native yeast fermentation, gentle extraction, and minimal filtration to express the distinctive character of his 30-acre vineyard.
Brokenwood
Brokenwood, situated in Australia's Hunter Valley, is famed for its Semillon and Shiraz, wines that speak to the unique climate and terroir of one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished wine regions.
Brovia
Brovia is a fourth-generation family estate operating since 1863 in Castiglione Falletto, producing traditional Barolo from 19.2 hectares of vineyards across four prestigious crus with distinct soil compositions ranging from calcareous marl to clay-rich terrains. Their winemaking balances tradition with practical modernization, featuring temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks rather than barriques to preserve Nebbiolo's transparent terroir expression.
Bruno Clair, Domaine
Domaine Bruno Clair operates a 24-hectare estate across both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir (85% of production) from diverse limestone-clay soils ranging from village-level to grand cru sites including Bonnes-Mares and Chambertin Clos de Bèze. Their winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with vintage-specific adaptations, employing sustainable viticulture, meticulous sorting, calibrated oak aging (20-50% new), and extended élevage to produce terroir-expressive wines built for graceful aging.
Bruno Clavelier, Domaine
Domaine Bruno Clavelier is a family-owned 6.5-hectare estate in Vosne-Romanée producing primarily Pinot Noir from mature vines (40-80 years old) across premier terroirs in the Côte de Nuits, including several Premier Cru sites and a small Grand Cru holding in Corton. The domaine practices certified biodynamic viticulture with horse-drawn plowing in select parcels, followed by traditional winemaking methods including native yeast fermentation in open-top wooden vats and minimal intervention throughout the 15-18 month aging process.
Bruno Colin
Bruno Colin, from a family of esteemed winemakers in Burgundy, continues the tradition with Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet that balances richness with finesse.
Bruno Giacosa
Located in Neive within the Piedmont region of Italy, Bruno Giacosa Winery is an Italian Legend known for crafting exceptional Barolo and Barbaresco wines. With a family history deeply rooted in winemaking, Bruno Giacosa began influencing the wine industry well before formalizing his namesake label, which emerged more prominently in estate bottling during the latter part of the 20th century. Known for their intricate complexity, intense aromatics, and robust texture, Giacosa's wines exemplify the very best qualities of traditional Nebbiolo-based wines, acclaimed for their impressive structure and potential for aging.
Bruno Lorenzon
Bruno Lorenzon operates his family's boutique domaine in Burgundy's Mercurey appellation, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their premier cru Champs Martin vineyard holdings in the Côte Chalonnaise. His meticulous approach combines high-density plantings and low yields with traditional winemaking methods, particularly favoring older oak barrels to preserve terroir expression in both red and white wines.
Bruno Paillard
Founded in 1981, Bruno Paillard is a family-owned Champagne house in Reims producing 500,000 bottles annually from 32 hectares of predominantly Grand and Premier Cru vineyards across 15 villages, with equal emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their meticulous approach includes using only first-press juice, extended aging far beyond legal minimums, low dosage levels, and pioneering transparency through disgorgement dating, balancing traditional methods with thoughtful innovation that has influenced the broader Champagne industry.
Bruno Rocca
Bruno Rocca is a 15-hectare family estate in Barbaresco, Piedmont, focused primarily on Nebbiolo from prestigious crus including their flagship Rabajà vineyard, where calcareous marl soils and elevations of 240-400 meters define their terroir. Their winemaking balances traditional methods like extended maceration with modern temperature-controlled fermentation, aging their Barbaresco for 18-20 months in French oak while maintaining site-specific expression across their portfolio of indigenous varieties.
Brusquieres
Domaine des Brusquieres is a family-owned 8-hectare estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape producing traditional Southern Rhône blends from Grenache-dominant vineyards planted in the region's characteristic galets roulés over clay and limestone soils. Under Claude Courtois's leadership, the estate maintains time-honored practices including hand harvesting, concrete tank fermentation, and aging in large oak foudres, preserving the authentic regional character that makes their wines representative benchmarks of classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Bryant
Bryant Family Vineyard, located in Napa Valley, California, is a Cult winery that specializes in world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Located on Pritchard Hill, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir that contributes to the distinctiveness of its wines. Known for its limited-production, Bryant Family Vineyard has indeed established a reputation for producing some of the most highly sought-after wines in the region, crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail.
Buisson-Charles
Domaine Buisson-Charles is a small family estate in Meursault with under 10 hectares of limestone-rich vineyards across the Côte de Beaune, focusing primarily on Chardonnay production from village and premier cru sites. Under the collaborative leadership of Michel Buisson, his daughter Catherine, and her husband Patrick Essa, the domaine has gained increasing recognition since the 1990s for their traditional barrel fermentation techniques and minimal intervention approach that balances richness with precise terroir expression.
Burn Cottage
Burn Cottage is a family-owned, biodynamic estate in Central Otago's Cromwell Basin, cultivating 10.1 hectares of predominantly Pinot Noir vineyards on north and east-facing slopes with complex glacial soils of gravelly loams over schist and clay. Their commitment to biodynamic principles since inception in 2002 shapes every aspect of their operation, from minimal-intervention winemaking with indigenous yeasts to maintaining nearly half their 24-hectare property as biodiversity zones with native plantings and wildlife corridors.