G.D. Vajra
G.D. Vajra is a family-owned estate established in 1972 in Barolo's highest village of Vergne, farming 40 hectares of predominantly Nebbiolo vineyards situated between 350-480 meters elevation, where high-altitude sites contribute to their wines' elegant, aromatic profiles. Their winemaking philosophy blends traditional methods with precise execution, including organic farming since the 1970s, extended macerations, and aging exclusively in large Slavonian oak casks rather than new barriques.
Gaffeliere, Chateau La
Château La Gaffelière is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, owned by the Malet-Roquefort family since the 17th century, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from 22 hectares of diverse limestone plateau and clay-limestone slope vineyards. The estate combines traditional manual harvesting and parcel-by-parcel vinification with measured modernization, maintaining a steadfast focus on expressing their distinctive limestone terroir through wines that honor Bordeaux's winemaking heritage.
Gaja
Gaja is a Legendary winery established in 1859, located in the Barbaresco area of Piedmont, Italy. Known for its exceptional wines, primarily from the Nebbiolo grape, Gaja has played a pivotal role in elevating the prestige of Barbaresco wines globally.
Galardi
Galardi is a 25-hectare family estate in Campania's Terra di Lavoro region, with 10 hectares of hillside vineyards at 400 meters elevation producing their flagship Aglianico-Piedirosso blend from volcanic and limestone soils. Under longtime consultant Riccardo Cotarella's guidance, the boutique winery maintains an intentionally small production focused solely on their Terra di Lavoro wine, combining hand-harvesting with traditional fermentation methods and French oak aging.
Gangloff
Domaine Yves Gangloff is a small, family-run Northern Rhône producer founded by former sommelier Yves Gangloff in the late 1980s, crafting limited quantities of Syrah-based Côte-Rôtie from both Côte Blonde's granite and Côte Brune's schist soils, alongside Viognier-based Condrieu. Their hands-on approach includes necessary hand harvesting on steep slopes, vintage-adjusted stem inclusion during fermentation, and thoughtful oak aging, with Mathilde Gangloff contributing both to the winemaking process and creating the distinctive artistic labels that adorn their bottles.
Gantenbein
Gantenbein is a boutique family estate in Fläsch, Switzerland, where Daniel and Martha Gantenbein manage 6 hectares of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards on limestone-rich, south-facing Alpine slopes. Their gravity-flow winery, built in 2006 with its distinctive robotic-laid brick facade, enables precise temperature control and minimal intervention winemaking, producing wines that rank among Switzerland's most acclaimed.
Garon
Domaine Garon in the Northern Rhône produces Syrah that captures the essence of Côte-Rôtie with wines known for their aromatic intensity and silky texture.
Gaston Chiquet
Gaston Chiquet is an eighth-generation family grower-producer managing 23 hectares of premier and grand cru vineyards across four Vallée de la Marne villages, crafting champagnes with an unusual emphasis on Chardonnay (45%) alongside Pinot Meunier (35%) and Pinot Noir (20%) from chalky soils with varying clay and limestone content. Their traditional approach features sustainable viticulture, separate parcel vinification, extended lees aging beyond appellation requirements, and judicious dosage application, all aimed at expressing their historic terroirs while maintaining their distinctive house style.
Gauby
Domaine Gauby is a father-son operation producing 80,000 bottles annually from 45 hectares of high-elevation vineyards in Calce, Roussillon, where they craft Mediterranean varietal wines from limestone, schist, and clay soils cooled by Pyrenean winds. Their biodynamic farming practices, century-old vines, and minimal intervention winemaking have established them as a quality benchmark in Roussillon while maintaining a modest profile that belies their significant influence on the region's wine renaissance.
Gay, Chateau Le
Château Le Gay, located in Pomerol, Bordeaux, produces Merlot and Cabernet Franc wines that are dense, velvety, and capable of maturing gracefully over many years.
Gazin, Chateau
Chateau Gazin is located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, on land that once belonged to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem. Gazin's Merlot-dominated wines are known for their richness, depth, and potential to age gracefully.
Geantet-Pansiot
Domaine Geantet-Pansiot is a three-generation family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin managing 12 hectares of predominantly Pinot Noir vineyards across village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru classifications on the limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Nuits. Their winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with selective modernization, featuring hand harvesting, partial de-stemming, cold maceration, and oak aging calibrated to each wine's classification level.
Georg Mosbacher
Georg Mosbacher from Germany's Pfalz region creates Riesling that reflects the varietal's balance between ripe fruitiness and refreshing acidity, with a modern touch.
Georges Laval
Georges Laval is a small family-owned Champagne producer operating from 2.5 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards in Cumières, where chalky-clay soils with limestone create structured, terroir-expressive wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Their pioneering commitment to organic viticulture since 1971, combined with traditional cellar practices including barrel fermentation, minimal sulfur use, and extended lees aging, has established them as one of Champagne's most sought-after artisanal producers with annual production limited to just 15,000 bottles.
Georges Lignier et Fils
Georges Lignier et Fils is a fourth-generation family estate in Morey-Saint-Denis managing 16 hectares across the Côte de Nuits, including significant Grand Cru holdings in Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, and Bonnes Mares, where they craft primarily Pinot Noir wines from limestone-clay soils. Their traditional winemaking approach balances hand-harvesting, partial whole-cluster inclusion, and measured oak aging (40-50% new oak for Grand Crus) with minimal intervention techniques to express the distinctive character of their historic vineyard sites.
Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Domaine
Georges Mugneret-Gibourg represents a well-respected name in Burgundy, offering wines, especially from Vosne-Romanée, that are cherished for their elegance, concentration, and potential for aging.
Georges Noellat
Domaine Georges Noëllat is a 5.5-hectare Pinot Noir producer in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, with holdings spanning Grands Echézeaux, Echézeaux, and premier cru sites in Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Under fourth-generation winemaker Maxime Cheurlin since 2010, the domaine combines traditional Burgundian methods with precise parcel-by-parcel vinification, from manual harvesting to tailored oak aging programs.
Georges Roumier, Domaine
Domaine Georges Roumier operates 11.8 hectares across Chambolle-Musigny's limestone-clay soils, producing primarily Pinot Noir from exceptional sites including Bonnes-Mares and Musigny Grand Crus. The third-generation family estate, led by Christophe Roumier since 1990, maintains traditional Burgundian methods while farming vines that average over 40 years old.
Georges Vernay, Domaine
Georges Vernay is celebrated for pioneering the preservation of the Condrieu appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley. Known for the Viognier grape, Vernay's wines are synonymous with floral elegance and rich texture.
Gerard Bertrand
Gérard Bertrand, situated in the diverse wine regions of Languedoc-Roussillon, has become synonymous with wines that exemplify the richness of southern France. Spearheaded by the passionate Gérard Bertrand himself, the winery emphasizes biodynamic practices, ensuring wines that capture the Mediterranean spirit. Celebrated for their depth, vitality, and regional character, these wines are both delightful and environmentally conscious.
Gerard Mugneret
Domaine Gerard Mugneret is a small family estate in Vosne-Romanée spanning 5-6 hectares across the Côte de Nuits, crafting terroir-expressive Pinot Noir from limestone and clay soils with high-average-age vines. Under Pascal Mugneret's leadership since the early 2000s, the domaine maintains a hands-on approach with manual harvesting, native yeast fermentations, and judicious oak aging tailored to each wine's classification level.
Gerard Raphet
Domaine Gérard Raphet is a small, family-run Burgundy estate based in Morey-Saint-Denis, crafting primarily Pinot Noir from exceptional old-vine parcels across four Grand Cru sites and several Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits. Despite their impressive vineyard holdings, the Raphet family maintains a deliberately low profile, focusing on traditional methods including partial whole-cluster fermentation and restrained oak usage to create authentic expressions of terroir rather than pursuing publicity or recognition.
Ghislaine Barthod
Ghislaine Barthod in Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, is respected for her meticulous vineyard management, resulting in Pinot Noir that is both intense and ethereal.
Ghost Horse Vineyards
Ghost Horse Vineyards is a limited production Cult winery located in Walla Walla, Washington. Founded by winemaker Todd Anderson in the late 90s, Ghost Horse produces five distinct Cabernets that reflect the various terroir of the vineyard and have winemaking techniques applied that are unique to each wine.
Giacomo Conterno
Giacomo Conterno operates a 23-hectare estate in Monforte d'Alba, crafting Nebbiolo-based wines from their Cascina Francia and Arione vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba's calcareous marl soils. Their traditional approach features extended 30-40 day macerations and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, producing both classic Barolo and the historic Monfortino Riserva, which ages for a minimum of seven years.
Giacomo Fenocchio
Giacomo Fenocchio is a fifth-generation family winery operating since 1864 in Monforte d'Alba, producing terroir-driven Barolo from 14 hectares across four prestigious crus including Bussia, Villero, Cannubi and Castellero, each with distinctive soil compositions and exposures. Their winemaking adheres to traditional Piedmontese methods, featuring extended 30-day macerations and 30-month aging in large Slavonian oak botti rather than barriques, preserving the authentic expression of Nebbiolo from their old-vine vineyards.
Giaconda
Giaconda, located in Victoria's Beechworth, Australia, is renowned for Chardonnay that rivals the best in the world, along with complex Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
Gianni Brunelli
Gianni Brunelli is a small family estate in Montalcino spanning 5-8 hectares across two complementary zones, producing classically styled Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino from Sangiovese grown in diverse soils ranging from northern galestro to southern clay and marl. Under Laura Brunelli Vacca's leadership since 2008, the winery maintains traditional methods including fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and aging in large Slavonian oak casks rather than barriques, preserving the pure expression of their terroir with minimal intervention.
Gibryotte (Claude Dugat)
Domaine Gibryotte is a small-scale, family-run secondary label from the Dugat family, producing exclusively Pinot Noir from younger vine parcels across Gevrey-Chambertin's limestone-clay soils in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The domaine follows traditional Burgundian methods with hand-harvesting, careful sorting, and aging in French oak barrels, maintaining the family's hands-on approach while offering a more accessible expression of their terroir-focused winemaking philosophy.
Gilbert Picq
Domaine Gilbert Picq et Ses Fils is a small family-run estate in Chichée, Chablis, where siblings Didier, Pascal, and Marilyn Picq craft pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay wines from 13 hectares of Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Their commitment to traditional methods—hand harvesting, exclusive stainless steel fermentation, and sustainable viticulture—delivers authentic expressions of classic Chablis terroir while maintaining exceptional quality outside the spotlight of mainstream wine attention.
Gilbert et Christine Felettig
Domaine Felettig is a family-owned, third-generation Burgundian estate spanning 12-13 hectares across the Côte de Nuits, with its heart in Chambolle-Musigny, producing primarily Pinot Noir wines from premier cru parcels and grand cru holdings in Echézeaux and Clos de Vougeot. Their winemaking balances sustainable viticulture with selective stem inclusion and measured oak aging, creating terroir-transparent wines that deliver remarkable quality without the recognition or pricing of their more famous neighbors.
Gilles Barge
Gilles Barge in the Northern Rhône is a traditional Côte-Rôtie producer, making Syrah that is both expressive of the region's terroir and capable of aging gracefully.
Giodo
Giodo is a boutique 2.5-hectare Montalcino estate founded in 2002 by consulting enologist Carlo Ferrini, producing Brunello di Montalcino from Sangiovese vineyards positioned at 300-350 meters on Sant'Angelo in Colle's southwestern slopes. The intimate operation combines traditional methods with modern precision, featuring hand harvesting, meticulous grape selection, and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel before aging in French oak.
Giovanni Rosso
Giovanni Rosso is a family-owned 12-hectare estate in Serralunga d'Alba producing primarily Barolo from prestigious crus including Serra, Cerretta, and their crown jewel Vigna Rionda, where calcareous-clay soils at 300-400 meters elevation contribute to wines of exceptional structure. Davide Rosso's winemaking balances traditional methods with Burgundian-influenced precision, employing sustainable farming, hand harvesting, extended maceration, and aging in large Slavonian oak botti for approximately 30 months to highlight each vineyard's unique characteristics.
Giraud, Domaine
Domaine Giraud is a 19-hectare family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape managed by siblings Marie and François Giraud, producing Grenache-dominant wines from diverse terroirs including Les Gallimardes, Le Crau, and Les Gonds with their signature galets roulés. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with selective modern techniques, featuring organic viticulture since 2008 and vessel-specific aging that preserves the authentic expression of their Southern Rhône parcels.
Giscours, Chateau
Château Giscours is a Third Growth Margaux estate spanning 95 hectares of gravelly terroir in the appellation's southern sector, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the plantings at 60% alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The estate's grand vin, representing 60% of production, ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats before aging 18 months in 50% new French oak, with remaining volumes directed to their second wine, La Sirène de Giscours.
Gitton
Gitton Père & Fils in the Loire Valley produces a range of Sauvignon Blancs, particularly from Sancerre, that showcase the varietal's zesty acidity and minerality.
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio, a fourth-generation family estate founded in 1881, produces Barolo from their 6-hectare Monprivato monopole vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, where limestone-rich marl soils and southwest exposure define the terroir. The estate maintains strictly traditional methods, employing extended maceration in concrete tanks followed by lengthy aging in large Slavonian oak casks.
Giuseppe Quintarelli
Giuseppe Quintarelli operates a 12-hectare family estate in Negrar's hillsides of Valpolicella Classica, where their strategically positioned vineyards between 150-300 meters feature calcareous-clay soils ideal for producing Amarone and traditional Valpolicella wines. The estate maintains strict adherence to historic methods, including pergola veronese training and extended appassimento periods of 60-100 days, followed by lengthy aging in Slavonian oak barrels.
Giuseppe Rinaldi
Giuseppe Rinaldi is a historic Barolo producer operating 6.5 hectares across four prestigious crus - Brunate, Ravera, Cannubi San Lorenzo, and Le Coste - now led by sisters Marta and Carlotta Rinaldi. The estate maintains traditional winemaking methods, blending their crus into two Barolo wines while employing extended macerations in concrete tanks and aging in large Slavonian oak casks.
Glaetzer
Glaetzer Wines in Barossa Valley showcases the region's prowess with Shiraz, creating bold and opulent wines that still retain a sense of place.
Glenelly
Glenelly Estate is a 123-hectare Stellenbosch property established in 2003 by former Château Pichon Lalande owner May de Lencquesaing, with 66 hectares of predominantly Bordeaux varieties planted on decomposed granite soils at elevations between 150-400 meters. The estate employs traditional French winemaking techniques in its gravity-flow winery, where reds age extensively in French oak and vineyard management emphasizes low yields and sustainable practices that honor both Bordeaux heritage and South African terroir.
Gloria, Chateau
Château Gloria is a family-operated 50-hectare estate in Saint-Julien, assembled since 1942 from classified growth parcels, producing Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blends from Gunzian gravel soils with vines averaging 40 years. The estate employs traditional plot-by-plot vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation, aging wines for 14 months in oak barrels while maintaining sustainable viticulture practices despite lacking official classification status.
Gomez Cruzado
Gómez Cruzado is a boutique winery operating from its historic 1886 headquarters in Rioja's Station District, producing primarily Tempranillo-based wines from diverse vineyard holdings across all three Rioja subzones with their varied soils and microclimates. Under winemakers David González and Juan Antonio Leza since 2008, this lesser-known Centenary Bodega balances traditional Rioja aging categories with single-vineyard expressions through plot-by-plot vinification and sustainable farming practices, offering exceptional quality that often flies under the radar compared to its more famous neighbors.
Gosset
Founded in 1584, Gosset is Champagne's oldest wine house, producing one million bottles annually from 223 hectares of primarily Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, with a portfolio centered on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their distinctive house style emerges from the deliberate avoidance of malolactic fermentation, extended aging protocols, and moderate dosage levels, preserving the natural acidity and mineral character derived from the region's chalk and limestone soils.
Gould Campbell
Gould Campbell, known for their Ports, particularly vintage, is a traditional producer that delivers fortified wines with depth, concentration, and aging potential.
Grace Family Vineyards
Grace Family Vineyards operates from a tiny three-acre estate in St. Helena, Napa Valley, producing extremely limited Cabernet Sauvignon from gravelly loam soils on western benchland vineyards. Their pioneering garage wine approach features meticulous berry-by-berry sorting, native yeast fermentation, and extended aging in French oak, with production rarely exceeding 500 cases annually across just two wines.
Gracia
Gracia, a modern Bordeaux producer, is making waves in Saint-Émilion with its dense and richly textured wines that rival the more established names in the appellation.
Graf von Schonborn
Graf van Schonborn is a historic winery with vineyards in both the Rheingau and Franken regions of Germany. Established in the 14th century, the estate is known for producing high-quality Riesling and Silvaner wines.
Grafe Lecocq
Grafe Lecocq is a traditional Burgundian négociant based in Chambolle-Musigny that sources grapes and wines from various growers across the limestone-rich terroirs of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune to produce classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings. Their winemaking adheres to established regional practices, with reds typically fermented and aged in French oak barrels and whites receiving limited oak contact, creating wines that faithfully represent the character of each appellation without experimental techniques.
Graham's
Graham's, established in 1820 and owned by the Symington family since 1970, produces a comprehensive range of Port wines from their 133-hectare flagship Quinta dos Malvedos estate and four additional properties in Portugal's Douro Valley, where traditional Portuguese varieties thrive in schist soils. They balance tradition and innovation by maintaining foot treading in granite lagares for their finest Ports while employing modern robotic treaders for larger production, aging their wines meticulously in wooden vats and seasoned oak casks according to style.
Grand Corbin-Despagne, Chateau
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is a seventh-generation family estate spanning 28.79 hectares in northwestern Saint-Émilion, producing predominantly Merlot-based wines from sandy-clay soils with iron deposits and gravel sections. The Grand Cru Classé property combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with plot-specific vinification, extended fermentation periods, and sustainable practices that honor their two centuries of continuous ownership while ensuring authentic terroir expression.
Grand Mayne, Chateau
Château Grand-Mayne is a family-owned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate spanning 17 hectares across limestone plateau and clay-limestone slopes, producing approximately 70,000 bottles annually of predominantly Merlot-based wines. The Nony family, now in its third generation of ownership, maintains traditional Bordeaux methods while embracing thoughtful modernization, including parcel-by-parcel vinification and 18-month aging in French oak barrels.
Grand Village, Chateau
Chateau Grand Village is the ancestral family estate of the Guinaudeau family (owners of Chateau Lafleur), producing Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends and Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon whites from 15-20 hectares of clay-limestone soils in Bordeaux's Fronsac region. The estate applies the same exacting standards used at their prestigious Pomerol property—including hand-harvesting, meticulous sorting, and measured oak aging—to deliver exceptional quality that consistently outperforms its Bordeaux Supérieur classification.
Grand-Pontet, Chateau
Château Grand-Pontet is a 14-hectare Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate on the limestone plateau, owned by the Bécot family since 2021, producing Merlot-dominant wines complemented by Cabernet Franc from limestone-clay soils. Their winemaking combines gentle extraction with traditional oak maturation to express the distinctive mineral precision and depth characteristic of plateau Saint-Émilion terroir.
Grand-Puy Ducasse, Chateau
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse, a respected Fifth Growth winery, resides in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Rooted in the early 17th century, its wines, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are an expression of Pauillac's iconic terroir.
Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Chateau
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a Fifth Growth Pauillac estate spanning 90 hectares, with 58 hectares of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards planted on gravelly plateau soils 23-26 meters above sea level. The Borie family, owners since 1978, maintains traditional Médoc practices while employing precise plot-by-plot management and modern temperature-controlled vinification, aging their wines for 18 months in French oak.
Grange des Peres, Domaine de la
Domaine de la Grange des Pères is a small 10-hectare estate in Languedoc's limestone hills near Aniane, established in 1989 by Laurent Vaillé, producing approximately 2,000 cases annually of red blends (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon) and white blends (Roussanne, Marsanne, Chardonnay). Vaillé's meticulous approach includes extremely low yields, extended barrel aging, and a willingness to declassify vintages when necessary—creating wines of such extraordinary quality that they've achieved cult status despite carrying only humble IGP designations.
Grant Burge
Grant Burge, based in Australia's Barossa Valley, is a testament to the region's storied winemaking tradition. Established in the late 20th century, their Shiraz and other varietals are renowned for their bold flavors and longevity.
Grattamacco
Grattamacco, Bolgheri's second-oldest winery established in 1977 and now owned by the ColleMassari Group, cultivates primarily Bordeaux varieties across 27 hillside hectares at 100-200 meters elevation, where complex soils of clay, limestone, sandstone and volcanic elements define their Mediterranean-influenced wines. Their traditional approach includes gravity-flow winemaking, fermentation in open-top wooden vats with manual punch-downs, and certified organic practices that balance power and elegance while honoring both Bolgheri's innovative spirit and time-tested viticultural methods.
Grave, Chateau La
Château La Grave à Pomerol is an 8.5-hectare estate on the western Pomerol plateau producing Merlot-dominant wines from diverse soils featuring both gravelly terrain and clay-influenced sections. The property maintains traditional winemaking methods with hand harvesting, concrete and stainless steel fermentation, and 18-month French oak aging, consistently delivering wines that authentically express the appellation's distinctive combination of structure and elegance.
Greywacke
Greywacke is a boutique Marlborough producer founded in 2009 by Kevin Judd, former Cloudy Bay winemaker, focusing on Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals grown in the region's distinctive alluvial soils with rounded river stones. Judd maintains a hands-on approach throughout the entire winemaking process, offering both classic expressions and the Wild Sauvignon that undergoes spontaneous fermentation in old French oak barrels, while sourcing fruit exclusively from select growers including the organic-certified Sutherland family vineyard.
Grillet, Chateau
Château Grillet is a singular Northern Rhône estate occupying a 3.5-hectare monopole vineyard of steep, south-facing granite terraces, producing exclusively Viognier-based white wines with distinctive apricot and floral character. Owned by the Pinault family since 2011, this rare AOC in its own right combines traditional methods with modern precision, crafting age-worthy wines through hand-harvesting and careful barrel aging.
Gros Frere et Soeur
Gros Frère et Sœur, a Burgundy domaine in Vosne-Romanée, is known for producing rich and sumptuous Pinot Noir that captures the essence of their prestigious terroirs.
Grosset
Grosset in Clare Valley, Australia, is a leading producer of Riesling, known for wines that are pure, aromatic, and exhibit a striking minerality and acidity.
Gruaud Larose, Chateau
Château Gruaud Larose is a Second Growth Bordeaux estate in Saint-Julien managing 82 hectares of contiguous vineyards on Quaternary gravel soils, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates their plantings at 60%. Their traditional approach combines concrete and stainless steel fermentation tanks with 18-24 months aging in French oak barrels, maintaining the classical Bordeaux style that earned their 1855 Classification status.
Guffens Au Sud
Guffens Au Sud is Belgian-born winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens' independent southern French project in the Vaucluse, where he crafts Rhône-style wines from limestone and clay soils dotted with heat-retaining galets roulés in a Mediterranean foothill setting. His hands-on approach applies Burgundian precision to southern varieties through temperature-controlled fermentations, careful extraction methods, and judicious oak aging that preserves freshness while capturing the distinctive character of the terroir.
Guffens-Heynen
Guffens-Heynen is a small family-owned estate in Burgundy's Mâconnais region, producing approximately 2,000 cases annually of terroir-driven Chardonnay from 5 hectares of high-elevation limestone vineyards in Vergisson and Pierreclos. Their traditional approach combines hand-harvesting, whole-cluster pressing, and extended lees aging without batonnage, resulting in precisely crafted wines that express the distinctive mineral character of their sites with remarkable tension and aging potential.
Guiberteau, Domaine
Domaine Guiberteau is a family-operated 14.5-hectare estate in Brézé, Saumur, producing terroir-driven Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc wines from distinctive tuffeau limestone soils with varying clay and sand content. Under Romain Guiberteau's leadership since 1996, the organically-certified domaine has transformed from a grape supplier to one of the Loire's most compelling producers, combining traditional methods learned from Clos Rougeard's Nady Foucault with modern precision to showcase the exceptional potential of Saumur's historic terroirs.
Guido Porro
Guido Porro is a fourth-generation family winemaker operating a modest estate in Serralunga d'Alba, focusing on Nebbiolo from exceptional vineyard holdings in the Lazzarito and Santa Caterina crus, where calcareous-clay soils produce structured, age-worthy Barolos. Their unwavering commitment to traditional methods—including extended maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks rather than small French barriques—exemplifies the authentic, under-the-radar excellence that persists in Piedmont despite the region's increasing modernization and corporate consolidation.
Guillaume Gilles
Guillaume Gilles operates a small 2.5-hectare domaine in Cornas, Northern Rhône, focusing primarily on Syrah from the prestigious Chaillot lieu-dit's steep, granite-based terraced slopes. His traditional approach includes manual vineyard work, native yeast fermentation with high whole-cluster inclusion, and extended aging in neutral oak demi-muids, all bottled without fining or filtration to preserve the authentic expression of his historic parcels.
Guillaume Selosse
Guillaume Selosse leads this third-generation Champagne producer based in the Côte des Blancs, focusing on Chardonnay from grand cru sites in Avize, Cramant, and Oger's chalky soils. Operating both the family's Domaine Jacques Selosse and his own Guillaume S. label since 2018, he maintains their distinctive house style while advancing the cult status established by his father Anselme's revolutionary approach.
Guillot Clauzel, Chateau
Château Guillot Clauzel is a boutique 2.5-hectare Pomerol estate producing a single Merlot-dominant wine from clay and gravel soils, with annual production limited to approximately 10,000 bottles. Under Guillaume Thienpont's management since 2013, the property combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with precision techniques refined at Vieux Château Certan, elevating the estate's potential through thoughtful evolution that honors its historical roots.
Guinaudeau
The Guinaudeau family operates a deliberately small-scale winemaking enterprise centered around their historic 4.5-hectare Château Lafleur in Pomerol and 17-hectare Château Grand Village in Fronsac, crafting Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends from distinctive gravelly clay and clay-limestone soils. Their commitment to precision viticulture, hands-on production without external consultants, and preference for quiet excellence over expansion has earned their wines cult status among collectors while the family themselves remain relatively unknown to casual wine consumers.
Guiraud, Chateau
Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Guiraud operates a 128-hectare estate in Sauternes with 103 hectares of vineyards planted on gravel, sand, clay, and iron-rich soils, producing both their flagship sweet wines and dry white Bordeaux. Their traditional approach combines a distinctive 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc blend with time-honored selective harvesting and barrel aging techniques, while maintaining their pioneering status as Sauternes' first organically certified Premier Grand Cru Classé property.
Gulfi
Gulfi is a family-run, biodynamic estate spanning 70 hectares across southeastern Sicily's Val di Noto region, focusing on single-vineyard expressions of Nero d'Avola from distinct limestone and clay soils in the Pachino and Vittoria areas. Their traditional approach centers on the labor-intensive alberello (bush vine) training system, hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and aging in large neutral Slavonian oak casks to preserve the authentic character of Sicily's indigenous varieties.
Gusbourne
Gusbourne, established in 2004 by former surgeon Andrew Weeber, operates 90 hectares of vineyards across Kent and West Sussex, focusing on traditional method sparkling wines from Champagne varieties grown on south-facing slopes with clay, sandy loam, and chalk soils near the English Channel. Under CEO/winemaker Charlie Holland, the producer distinguishes itself through single-estate production, vintage-focused expressions rather than consistent house styles, and extended lees aging (minimum 36 months), earning recognition as IWSC English Wine Producer of the Year twice while expanding distribution to over 20 countries.
Guy Charlemagne
Guy Charlemagne is a fifth-generation family estate operating since 1892 in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, producing primarily Chardonnay-based Champagnes from 15 hectares of chalky soils in the Côte des Blancs. Their deliberately small-scale operation enables meticulous attention to traditional methods, including hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, and extended aging that exceeds appellation requirements, allowing their distinctive Grand Cru terroir to shine through with minimal intervention.
Guy Roulot, Domaine
Domaine Guy Roulot manages 11 hectares of prime mid-slope vineyards in Meursault under Jean-Marc Roulot's leadership, focusing primarily on Chardonnay from limestone-rich premier cru sites including Perrières, Genevrières, and Charmes. The domaine's distinctive wines emerge from early harvesting to preserve acidity, indigenous yeast fermentation, and careful oak treatment with extended lees aging, continuing Guy Roulot's influential approach to terroir-driven white Burgundy.
Guyon, Domaine
Domaine Guyon is a family-owned Burgundian estate in Vosne-Romanée with 15 hectares of vineyards across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, producing primarily Pinot Noir wines from limestone and clay soils with significant old-vine parcels. The brothers Jean-Pierre and Michel maintain traditional methods including low yields, hand harvesting, and partial whole-cluster fermentation, creating wines that faithfully express their terroir through minimal intervention and site-specific oak aging.