DAOU
DAOU Vineyards, established in 2007 by Lebanese-born brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, operates a 500-acre estate in Paso Robles' Adelaida District, specializing in Bordeaux varieties grown in high-elevation vineyards with distinctive limestone-rich soils and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. Their rapid ascent in California's wine landscape stems from Daniel's scientific phenolic management approach, combining meticulous vineyard practices with technological innovation to produce structured Cabernet Sauvignons that are redefining Paso Robles' winemaking potential.
Dal Forno Romano
Dal Forno Romano is a 25-hectare family estate in Valpolicella's eastern Illasi Valley, where hillside vineyards of Corvina and Rondinella benefit from optimal sun exposure and natural drainage to produce Valpolicella Superiore and Amarone della Valpolicella. Their technically precise approach combines traditional methods with modern innovation, featuring a controlled three-month drying process and aging in new French oak barriques.
Dalla Valle
Dalla Valle is a family-owned cult producer crafting limited Bordeaux-style wines from their 20-25 acre eastern Oakville hillside estate, where red volcanic soils and optimal western exposure create ideal conditions for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vineyards. Their flagship Maya blend and estate Cabernet Sauvignon undergo meticulous hand-harvesting and extended French oak aging, with production deliberately constrained to under 3,000 cases annually, ensuring the exclusivity that has earned them perfect scores from major critics.
Damascene
Founded in 2016 by David and Genevieve Curl, Damascene is a boutique négociant operation in South Africa's Coastal Region that produces terroir-focused wines from carefully selected old-vine parcels across Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, and Elgin. Under winemaker Jean Smit, they combine minimal-intervention techniques with modern precision, utilizing indigenous yeasts and diverse fermentation vessels to create single-vineyard expressions that have quickly established them as quality leaders despite their recent commercial debut in 2017.
Damilano
Damilano, a fourth-generation family estate founded in 1890, produces 350,000 bottles annually from 53 hectares across Barolo and Langhe, with significant holdings in prestigious crus including Cannubi, where they are the largest single proprietor. Their winemaking balances tradition with precision through temperature-controlled fermentations, extended macerations, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, while maintaining integrated pest management and meticulous hand-harvesting practices in their vineyards.
Dana Estates
Dana Estates is a boutique winery located in Napa Valley, California, specializing in high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 2005, the winery focuses on producing limited quantities of terroir-driven wines that showcase the distinct characteristics of their vineyards.
Daniel Gomez Jimenez-Landi
Daniel Gomez Jimenez-Landi co-founded Comando G in Sierra de Gredos, producing fewer than 30,000 bottles annually of high-altitude (900-1,200m) old-vine Garnacha from granitic soils that yield ethereal, mineral-driven expressions rather than powerful wines. His minimalist approach—organic farming, manual harvesting, native yeast fermentations, and neutral oak aging—has been instrumental in elevating Sierra de Gredos Garnacha to international prominence while redefining what the variety can express in mountain terroir.
Darviot-Perrin, Domaine
Darviot-Perrin, a small Burgundian producer, garners respect for its Chardonnay from Meursault, offering wines that strike a fine balance between richness and precision.
Daumas Gassac, Mas de
Mas de Daumas Gassac is a pioneering family estate in Languedoc's Gassac Valley producing 120,000 bottles annually from 40 hectares of vineyards, focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon-led reds and white blends grown in distinctive iron-rich glacial soils. Operating deliberately outside the appellation system since 1971, the estate revolutionized Languedoc's reputation through organic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and a commitment to biodiversity that transformed a bulk wine region into a source of world-class wines.
Dauzac, Chateau
Château Dauzac, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, is a prestigious Fifth Growth estate. Established in the 12th century, Dauzac is renowned for its elegant Bordeaux blends, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
David & Nadia
David and Nadia Sadie operate their small-scale winery in South Africa's Swartland region, focusing primarily on Chenin Blanc from old, dry-farmed bush vines grown across diverse soils including granite, shale, and iron-rich ferricrete. Their minimalist approach combines David's winemaking expertise with Nadia's soil science background, employing native yeasts and neutral vessels to create transparent expressions that have quickly established them as significant contributors to Swartland's viticultural renaissance.
David Duband
David Duband operates his independent 17-20 hectare domaine across prestigious Burgundian appellations, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils with many vines exceeding 50 years of age. His winemaking philosophy emphasizes organic farming, indigenous yeast fermentations with significant whole cluster inclusion, and vineyard-specific approaches tailored to each site's unique character rather than applying uniform techniques.
David Leclapart
David Leclapart operates a tiny 3-hectare biodynamic estate in Trépail (Montagne de Reims), crafting primarily Chardonnay-based Champagnes from chalky, clay-rich soils that impart distinctive minerality to his limited 10,000-bottle production. His zero-dosage wines express terroir through meticulous practices including indigenous yeast fermentation in oak, adherence to lunar calendars, horse plowing, and hand-riddling, establishing him as a sought-after producer among Champagne enthusiasts seeking authentic, minimal-intervention expressions.
Davide Carlone
Davide Carlone operates a small 2.5-hectare winery in Boca, Alto Piemonte, focusing on Nebbiolo-dominant wines from steep, terraced vineyards with distinctive volcanic porphyry soils at 420-520 meters elevation. His traditional approach includes hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and patient aging in large Slavonian oak casks—methods that have helped revive this once-forgotten appellation by showcasing the unique mineral character of Boca's ancient terroir.
Delaforce
Delaforce is a historic Port house established in 1838, now owned by Portugal's Real Companhia Velha, producing a comprehensive range of Ruby, Tawny, LBV and Vintage Ports from grapes sourced in the Douro Valley's schist soils and steep terraced vineyards. The producer maintains traditional methods, fermenting in the Douro before aging their wines in Vila Nova de Gaia's historic lodges, with particular emphasis on their distinguished aged tawnies, including the signature His Eminence's Choice.
Delamotte
Founded in 1760, Champagne Delamotte is one of the region's oldest houses, operating from the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and focusing primarily on Chardonnay-based wines from the limestone-rich soils of the Côte des Blancs. The house maintains traditional methods including hand harvesting and extended lees aging while employing minimal dosage to preserve the natural mineral expression of their distinguished terroir.
Delas
Delas Frères, a notable Rhône Valley producer, is known for crafting Syrah-based wines with depth and elegance, from regional to prized appellation-specific offerings.
Denis Bachelet, Domaine
Denis Bachelet is a fourth-generation family producer in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, crafting Pinot Noir from 4 hectares of holdings, including Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru and Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Premier Cru parcels with 80+ year-old vines. The domaine maintains traditional methods with hand harvesting, careful grape selection, and small oak barrel vinification while keeping production volumes intentionally low.
Denis Mortet, Domaine
Domaine Denis Mortet is a family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, led by Arnaud Mortet since 2006, farming 11.5 hectares of high-density Pinot Noir vineyards across premier cru sites including Lavaux St-Jacques and Champeaux. The domaine's meticulous approach combines traditional Burgundian methods with modern refinements, featuring hand harvesting, double sorting, and precise oak aging programs tailored to each wine level.
Denis Mugneret
Domaine Denis Mugneret & Fils is a small family-owned estate in Vosne-Romanée producing terroir-expressive Pinot Noir from limestone and clay soils across holdings in the Côte de Nuits, including premier cru vineyards in Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The domaine maintains traditional Burgundian practices through hand-harvesting, cold maceration, and thoughtful oak aging, with Denis and son Hugues prioritizing minimal intervention to allow each site's distinctive character to emerge naturally.
Descendientes de J. Palacios
Descendientes de J. Palacios, established in 1999 by Alvaro Palacios and his nephew Ricardo Pérez Palacios, cultivates 30 hectares of old-vine Mencía vineyards on steep, slate-dominated slopes surrounding Corullón in Spain's Bierzo region. Their biodynamic farming practices and minimal intervention winemaking, featuring native yeast fermentations and gentle extraction techniques, have transformed Bierzo's ancient viticultural landscape while establishing new benchmarks for terroir-driven Spanish wines through their hierarchical portfolio ranging from regional Pétalos to the rare single-vineyard La Faraona.
Desmirail, Chateau
Château Desmirail is a Margaux Third Growth estate spanning 40 hectares across Margaux, Arsac, and Cantenac, where the Lurton family produces Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends from gravelly soils that provide excellent drainage and heat retention. The estate maintains traditional practices including hand-harvesting and parcel-by-parcel vinification in temperature-controlled tanks, aging their grand vin for 12-14 months in French oak while gradually incorporating modern techniques like optical sorting and gravity-flow systems.
Destieux, Chateau
Chateau Destieux is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate on Bordeaux's right bank, owned by Christian Dauriac and focused on traditional Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends grown in the region's distinctive soil composition and favorable microclimate. The property combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern techniques, particularly in their careful barrel aging practices, while maintaining the rigorous standards required by Saint-Emilion's classification system.
Deutz
Founded in 1838 and based in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, Deutz is a moderate-sized Champagne house with 42 hectares of vineyards across the Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs, where chalky soils and south-facing slopes contribute to their traditional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier cuvées. Their production philosophy emphasizes extended lees aging, separate parcel vinification, and relatively low dosage, maintaining a classic house style that balances freshness with depth while showcasing their historic Aÿ terroir.
Dhondt Grellet
Dhondt-Grellet is a family-owned Champagne producer operating from Flavigny in the Sézanne subregion, crafting approximately 35,000 bottles annually from 6 hectares of predominantly Chardonnay vineyards across Sézanne, Cuis Premier Cru, and Cramant Grand Cru's chalky soils. Under Adrien Dhondt's direction since 2008, the estate has transformed through organic farming practices, extended lees aging, minimal dosage, and an emphasis on single-vineyard expressions that showcase each terroir's distinctive character.
Diamond Creek
Founded in 1968 by Al Brounstein, Diamond Creek is a boutique winery in Napa Valley, California, specializing in high-quality, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Didier & Pascal Picq
Brothers Didier and Pascal Picq operate their 13-hectare family estate in Chichée, southeast of Chablis town, crafting mineral-driven Chardonnays from Kimmeridgian limestone soils across village and premier cru vineyards. Their traditional approach emphasizes hand-harvesting, exclusive stainless steel fermentation, and extended lees aging with minimal intervention, prioritizing terroir expression and authenticity over marketing or trend-chasing.
Didier Dagueneau
Didier Dagueneau was a renowned winemaker in the Loire Valley, France, known for his exceptional Pouilly-Fumé wines made from Sauvignon Blanc.
Dirler-Cade
Fifth-generation family estate Dirler-Cade farms 18 hectares across southern Alsace, including four Grand Cru sites with volcanic, limestone, and sandstone soils, focusing on Riesling and Gewurztraminer from mature vines averaging 35 years. Committed to biodynamic principles since 1998 with Biodyvin and Demeter certifications, they practice minimal intervention winemaking with indigenous yeasts and extended lees aging, while helpfully indicating dryness levels on their labels.
Dog Point Vineyard
Dog Point Vineyard is a family-owned boutique winery in Marlborough's Wairau Valley, established in 2004 by Cloudy Bay veterans, cultivating 100 hectares of mature vines on free-draining soils to produce primarily Sauvignon Blanc alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their commitment to organic farming, hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and distinctive barrel-aged Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc has elevated Marlborough's reputation beyond commercial production while demonstrating the region's capacity for nuance and aging potential.
Doisy Daene, Chateau
Château Doisy-Daëne is a family-owned Second Growth estate spanning 18.5 hectares in Barsac, producing distinctive sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grown on clay-limestone soils that impart pronounced minerality. The Dubourdieu family employs up to six selective harvest passes through their vineyards, combining traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods with technical precision developed through Denis Dubourdieu's scientific background to create wines that balance sweetness, acidity, and terroir expression.
Doisy-Vedrines, Chateau
Château Doisy-Védrines is a 27-hectare Second Growth Sauternes estate in Barsac operated by the Castéja family since 1946, producing approximately 40,000 bottles annually of botrytized sweet wine from predominantly Sémillon vines grown on distinctive limestone soils with red sand and clay. Their unwavering commitment to traditional methods includes multiple selective harvesting passes for optimal noble rot development, followed by barrel fermentation and 18-24 months aging in French oak, with the discipline to produce no wine in challenging vintages rather than compromise quality.
Doix, Mas
Mas Doix is a family-owned boutique winery in Spain's Priorat region, established in 1998 after generations of grape growing dating to 1850, producing concentrated Garnacha and Cariñena wines from steep, terraced vineyards with distinctive llicorella slate soils. Their traditional approach includes hand-harvesting century-old vines, parcel-specific vinification in small tanks, and French oak aging, preserving the historical continuity that defines their authentic expressions of ancestral lands.
Dom Perignon
Dom Pérignon is a Legendary Champagne brand produced by the renowned Champagne house Moët & Chandon, which is part of the luxury goods company LVMH. Named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a 17th-century Benedictine monk who is often mistakenly credited with inventing sparkling Champagne, the brand epitomizes the tradition of winemaking excellence.
Dome, Le
Le Dome is a boutique Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate founded in 1995 by Jonathan Maltus, producing around 1,000 cases annually from 3.5 hectares of limestone plateau vineyards adjacent to Château Angélus. The estate crafts its distinctive wines using an unusual blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, aging them for 18-24 months in new French oak within its Norman Foster-designed winery.
Domenico Clerico
Domenico Clerico operates a 21-hectare estate in Monforte d'Alba, producing primarily Nebbiolo-based wines from prestigious crus including Pajana, Ginestra, Mosconi, and Bussia, where south and southwest-facing vineyards sit at 400-450 meters elevation. The estate combines traditional and modern approaches, fermenting with indigenous yeasts for extended 20-30 day macerations before aging their single-vineyard Barolos in French oak barriques for 24-30 months.
Dominio Aguila
Dominio del Águila is a boutique Ribera del Duero producer established in the 2010s by Jorge Monzón and Isabel Rodero, crafting primarily Tempranillo-based wines from 30-50 hectares of high-altitude (800-950m) old vineyards around La Aguilera. The estate distinguishes itself through traditional methods including foot-treading, indigenous yeast fermentation, and aging in their 15th-century underground cellar, with Monzón's experience at both Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Vega Sicilia informing their rapid emergence as a benchmark regional producer.
Dominique, Chateau La
Château La Dominique, a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, offers wines with a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that are rich and well-structured, reflecting the estate's prime terroir.
Dominique Lafon
Dominique Lafon guides his family's historic 14-hectare Burgundian estate in Volnay, producing approximately 40,000 bottles annually of primarily Chardonnay from exceptional Meursault premier cru sites and Pinot Noir from Volnay's finest parcels across limestone-rich soils. His pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture since 1995, minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy, and meticulous techniques—from indigenous yeast fermentation to gravity-flow systems—have established his wines as definitive expressions of Burgundian terroir.
Dominus
Dominus Estate is an Iconic winery situated in the heart of Napa Valley, California, specifically in the Yountville AVA. It was established in 1983 by Christian Moueix, who is associated with prestigious Bordeaux estates including Château Pétrus. The winery is celebrated for producing high-quality Bordeaux-style blends. Dominus wines are predominantly based on Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also incorporate other traditional Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Donelan
Donelan Family Wines is a boutique, family-owned producer in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, specializing in cool-climate Rhône-style wines, particularly Syrah, sourced from premium vineyards across Russian River Valley and Bennett Valley. Their artisanal approach features hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentations for select wines, whole cluster techniques for certain Syrahs, and measured French oak aging to preserve vineyard expression and terroir in their small-production bottlings.
Donnhoff
Dönnhoff in Germany's Nahe region is a leading producer of Riesling, celebrated for wines that range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, all with remarkable balance and intensity.
Dow's
Dow's is a historic Port house owned by the Symington family since 1961, operating two principal quintas in Portugal's Douro Valley where they cultivate traditional Portuguese varieties on steep, schist-rich slopes to produce Vintage, LBV, and aged Tawny Ports. Their winemaking balances centuries-old methods like foot treading in granite lagares with modern innovations such as robotic lagares, while maintaining their signature dry finish and implementing sustainable practices that have earned them B Corporation certification.
Dr. Loosen
Dr. Loosen is a family-owned Mosel estate spanning 20 hectares, focusing exclusively on Riesling from six Grosse Lage vineyards with steep slate slopes and ungrafted vines up to 120 years old. The estate employs traditional winemaking methods including indigenous yeast fermentation and extended lees aging in Fuder oak casks, while maintaining old vine parcels through massale selection.
Drouhin Laroze, Domaine
Drouhin Laroze, a family estate in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, crafts classic Pinot Noir wines, with Grand Cru parcels contributing to its reputation for quality and terroir expression.
Drouhin Oregon, Domaine
Domaine Drouhin Oregon, established in 1987 by Burgundy's Drouhin family, encompasses 225 acres in the Dundee Hills AVA and 279 acres in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in iron-rich volcanic soils at 400-800 feet elevation. Fourth-generation winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss applies traditional Burgundian techniques including high-density plantings, gravity-flow processing, and sustainable farming practices, embodying their philosophy of French soul, Oregon soil that has helped elevate Oregon's fine wine reputation.
Drouhin-Vaudon
Drouhin-Vaudon is the 38-hectare Chablis estate of historic Burgundian house Joseph Drouhin, producing Chardonnay-based wines across all appellation levels from vineyards rooted in the region's distinctive Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention with primarily stainless steel fermentation, extended lees aging, and certified organic viticulture to create precise, mineral-driven expressions that faithfully reflect Chablis' traditional character.
DuMOL
DuMOL is an independently owned, boutique producer in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, crafting approximately 15,000 cases annually of cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon from 25 acres of estate vineyards characterized by Goldridge sandy loam soils and maritime influence. Winemaker-viticulturist Andy Smith employs a comprehensive vineyard-to-bottle approach that combines traditional techniques with minimal intervention, including native fermentations, gravity-flow processing, and bottling without fining or filtration to preserve authentic site expression.
Dublere, Domaine
Dublère, a Burgundy négociant, focuses on terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with attention to detail that reflects the subtleties of each appellation and climat.
Duc de Magenta (Louis Jadot), Domaine du
Domaine du Duc de Magenta operates as a unique partnership where Louis Jadot manages the aristocratic family's 9.4-hectare holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet, focusing primarily on Chardonnay from limestone-clay soils at 230-270 meters elevation with eastern exposures. The wines undergo traditional barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts and measured oak aging (25-30% new for Premier Crus), preserving the mineral intensity and elegant structure that characterize this southern Côte de Beaune terroir.
Duclot
Duclot is a historic Bordeaux négociant house established in 1886, now operated by the Moueix family, specializing exclusively in the distribution of classified growths and prestigious wines from Bordeaux's finest terroirs. The company maintains the traditional négociant model without vineyard ownership, focusing instead on cultivating direct relationships with top châteaux and offering innovative presentations like their signature Collection Case featuring nine iconic Bordeaux wines from a single vintage.
Ducru-Beaucaillou, Chateau
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is an Iconic winery situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. This estate, established in the early 18th century, is a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) as per the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Renowned for its sophisticated and age-worthy blends primarily consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the estate also incorporates smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in its wines, adding complexity and depth.
Duemani
Duemani is a boutique biodynamic winery established in 2000 by husband-wife team Luca D'Attoma and Elena Celli, producing Cabernet Franc-focused wines from 7-10 hectares of limestone and clay soils in coastal Riparbella, Tuscany. Their commitment to Demeter-certified biodynamic practices since 2005, minimal-intervention winemaking, and pioneering work with Cabernet Franc in an unconventional Tuscan terroir has established them as influential innovators in the region's evolving wine landscape.
Duhart-Milon, Chateau
Château Duhart-Milon is a 76-hectare Fourth Growth estate in Pauillac owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), producing Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blends from deep gravel soils over limestone adjacent to Château Lafite Rothschild. The estate employs plot-by-plot harvesting and vinification under Lafite's technical team, aging their wines for 14-16 months in French oak barrels before creating their grand vin and second wine Moulin de Duhart.
Dujac, Domaine
Domaine Dujac, an Iconic producer located in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France, is celebrated for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines. Founded in 1967 by Jacques Seysses, Dujac quickly became recognized for its meticulous approach to winemaking and vineyard management. The winery is particularly noted for producing some of the most coveted red wines in Burgundy, characterized by their complexity, depth, and longevity.
Dujac Fils et Pere
Dujac Fils et Père, a leading Burgundy domaine, is known for its Premier and Grand Cru wines that epitomize the harmony between site expression and elegant winemaking.
Dupont Tisserandot
Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot is a family-owned Burgundian estate managing 13 hectares of vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, producing Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils with vines averaging 40-50 years old. Their traditional approach combines sustainable viticulture with time-honored winemaking techniques—native yeast fermentations, judicious oak aging, and minimal filtration—while maintaining the authentic terroir expression that has defined their wines across generations.
Dupre, Domaine
Domaine Dupre, based in Burgundy, is renowned for its expressive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Emphasizing organic farming and a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, the wines from Dupre are a genuine reflection of Burgundy's multifaceted terroir, characterized by their aromatic depth and finesse.
Durfort-Vivens, Chateau
Château Durfort-Vivens is a Second Growth Bordeaux estate in Margaux with 55 hectares of deep gravel vineyards primarily planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, owned by the Lurton family since 1961. Under Gonzague Lurton's leadership, the estate fully converted to biodynamic viticulture in 2016, producing elegant Margaux wines that express the refined character of this prestigious appellation.
Duroche, Domaine
Duroche is a Burgundian estate with holdings in some of the most prestigious appellations including Gevrey-Chambertin. Their wines, which have been gaining increased recognition since the early 21st century, are noted for their elegance and purity.
Duval Leroy, Champagne
Champagne Duval-Leroy, a family-owned house, crafts a range of Champagnes known for their finesse, from non-vintage bruts to prestigious cuvées.
d'Arche, Chateau
Château d'Arche is a 40-hectare Second Growth Sauternes estate owned by the Thomassin family, producing sweet wines from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grown on limestone and clay soils where the Ciron River's morning mists create ideal conditions for noble rot. The estate maintains traditional methods with multiple harvest passes to select perfectly botrytized grapes, followed by conventional fermentation and oak aging that preserves the historical character of Sauternes viticulture.
d'Armailhac, Chateau
Château d'Armailhac is a Fifth Growth Pauillac estate spanning 70 hectares of deep gravel soils, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends from vineyards adjacent to Mouton Rothschild. Under Rothschild family ownership since 1933, the estate maintains traditional Bordeaux methods with parcel-specific harvesting and moderate oak aging (30% new) to preserve the distinctive terroir expression that defines their classical Pauillac character.
d'Auvenay, Domaine
Domaine d'Auvenay, under the stewardship of the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, has attracted a cult-like following for its exceptionally rare and exquisite Burgundian wines. Located in the Burgundy region of France, the domaine produces both red and white wines, predominantly from small, meticulously managed vineyards. Each bottle reflects the pinnacle of artisanal winemaking, with an emphasis on organic practices and biodynamic principles. As a result, wines from Domaine d'Auvenay are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs around the world, celebrated for their depth, complexity, and longevity.
d'Esclans, Chateau
Château d'Esclans in Provence has gained fame for its high-end rosé wines, including the prestigious 'Garrus', which have helped redefine the rosé category as serious wine.
d'Eugenie, Domaine
Domaine d'Eugénie is a boutique 6.5-hectare estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, crafting precise Pinot Noir wines from exceptional holdings including three Grand Crus situated on eastern-facing limestone and clay slopes. Established in 2006 when François Pinault acquired the historic Domaine René Engel, the estate has rapidly ascended in quality through a balanced approach combining Burgundian tradition with technical precision under the leadership of experienced winemaker Michel Mallard.
d'Issan, Chateau
Château d'Issan, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, is a well-regarded Third Growth estate. With roots dating back to the 12th century, d'Issan crafts exceptional Bordeaux blends primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
d'Yquem, Chateau
Château d'Yquem is an Iconic winery located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France, celebrated for producing the most acclaimed sweet wines globally. Their flagship wine, primarily crafted from botrytized Sémillon with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, is celebrated for its exceptional complexity, remarkable aging potential, and exquisite balance. This wine's rich palate, coupled with a unique aromatic profile, makes it a benchmark for luxury sweet wines.
de la Tour, Chateau
Domaine de la Tour is a Burgundy estate that offers wines which may express the traditional values of the region, with both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reflecting their terroir.