M. Chapoutier, Maison
M. Chapoutier operates 470 hectares across the Rhône Valley, with significant holdings in Hermitage's granite slopes and Côte-Rôtie's schist terraces, producing both red wines from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre and whites from Marsanne and Roussanne. The estate, which converted to biodynamic viticulture in 1996, combines traditional concrete fermentation with French oak aging while pioneering innovations like Braille labeling and optical grape sorting.
M. Sorrel
M. Sorrel is a small family domaine managing 4 hectares across Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage, producing approximately 15,000 bottles annually from steep, terraced vineyards with 40-year-old Syrah and Marsanne vines. Their traditional winemaking employs hand-harvesting, concrete fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and extended aging in used oak barrels, with bottling conducted without fining or filtration to preserve the authentic expression of Northern Rhône terroir.
M. et C. Lapierre
M. et C. Lapierre is a family-run, 13-hectare estate in Morgon, Beaujolais, producing terroir-expressive Gamay wines from old vines grown in the volcanic soils of the Côte du Py. As pioneers of the natural wine movement since the 1980s, the Lapierres maintain organic certification while practicing minimal intervention winemaking with indigenous yeasts, whole-cluster fermentation, and little to no sulfur addition.
Macchiole, Le
Le Macchiole, based in Bolgheri, Tuscany, is a pioneer in producing high-quality mono-varietal wines like Cabernet Franc and Merlot, known for their concentration and complexity.
Madeleine, Chateau La
Château La Madeleine is a traditional Pomerol producer crafting Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from clay and gravel soils in this compact right bank appellation. The estate employs classic Bordeaux winemaking techniques that emphasize terroir expression, creating wines that reliably showcase the plush texture and aromatic complexity characteristic of benchmark Pomerol.
Magdelaine, Chateau
Château Magdelaine was a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion that operated from the late 18th century until 2012, producing approximately 2,000 cases annually from its 11.3-hectare vineyard of predominantly Merlot on the limestone plateau. The estate maintained traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices with temperature-controlled fermentation in concrete vats, aging in French oak, and a steadfast commitment to expressing the distinctive mineral character of its limestone terroir through minimal intervention.
Magrez Fombrauge, Chateau
Chateau Magrez Fombrauge is Bernard Magrez's Saint-Émilion estate producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from limestone and clay soils that create ideal growing conditions for Right Bank varieties. The winery follows traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods, employing careful oak aging to develop complexity while preserving fruit expression and adhering to established appellation regulations that ensure authentic regional character.
Mailly
Mailly is a grower cooperative founded in 1929 that works exclusively with 70 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards in Mailly-Champagne on the northern slopes of Montagne de Reims, producing Pinot Noir-dominant Champagnes from chalky soils at 150-250 meters elevation. Their meticulous approach includes plot-by-plot vinification, an extensive reserve wine program, and extended aging periods of three to ten years, establishing them as a definitive expression of Grand Cru terroir in the Montagne de Reims.
Malartic Lagraviere, Chateau
Château Malartic-Lagravière is a 53-hectare Pessac-Léognan estate owned by the Bonnie family since 1997, producing classified red and white Bordeaux from Günzian gravel soils that particularly benefit their Cabernet Sauvignon plantings. Their traditional approach combines hand harvesting and plot-by-plot vinification in their gravity-flow winery, maintaining the terroir expression that earned them recognition in the 1953 Official Graves Classification for both their red and white wines.
Maldant Pauvelot, Domaine
Domaine Maldant Pauvelot is a family-owned Burgundian estate in Chorey-lès-Beaune with vineyard holdings across several Côte de Beaune appellations, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from the region's characteristic limestone-clay soils. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with careful modern techniques, allowing each vineyard's distinct terroir to express itself authentically through minimal intervention and thoughtful barrel aging.
Malescot St. Exupery, Chateau
Château Malescot St. Exupéry, a Third Growth estate from the 1855 Classification, operates 24 hectares of deep gravel soils on the Margaux plateau, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blends from 35-year-old vines. Under continuous Zuger family ownership since 1955, the estate maintains traditional practices including hand-harvesting and parcel-by-parcel vinification, aging their 80,000 annual bottles in 80% new French oak for 16-18 months.
Marc Colin et Fils, Domaine
Marc Colin et Fils, operating in Saint-Aubin, Burgundy, is known for their exemplary Chardonnay, which expresses the minerality and finesse of the appellation, a family legacy honored through meticulous vineyard management and winemaking since the 1970s.
Marc Morey, Domaine
Domaine Marc Morey is a century-old family estate spanning 9 hectares in Chassagne-Montrachet, specializing in mineral-driven Chardonnay from premier cru vineyards and a prized parcel in Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. Their traditional approach features hand-harvesting, barrel fermentation, and minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process, preserving the distinctive limestone-clay terroir expression that has defined their wines across three generations of ownership.
Marc Roy
Domaine Marc Roy is a four-generation family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin spanning just 4 hectares, primarily producing village-level Pinot Noir wines from limestone and clay soils across several distinguished lieu-dits. Under Alexandrine Roy's leadership since 2003, the domaine emphasizes sustainable viticulture, low yields, native yeast fermentations, and minimal intervention through bottling unfined and unfiltered wines that transparently express their terroir.
Marcassin
Marcassin Vineyard is a Cult winery situated in Sonoma County, California. Founded by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer in 1991, Marcassin is renowned for producing exceptionally high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. The winery is notable for its meticulous vineyard management and limited production, often yielding fewer than 2,500 cases per year, which contributes to its exclusivity and highly sought-after releases.
Marcel Deiss, Domaine
Founded in the 1940s, Domaine Marcel Deiss, located in the Alsace region of France, is known for its expressive, terroir-driven wines made from various Alsatian grape varieties.
Marchand-Tawse
Marchand-Tawse is a Nuits-Saint-Georges-based négociant house founded in 2010 by Quebec-born winemaker Pascal Marchand and Canadian financier Moray Tawse, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from limestone and clay terroirs across Burgundy's prestigious appellations. Their minimalist winemaking approach emphasizes biodynamic principles, native yeast fermentations, and tailored oak regimens, while their strategic vineyard acquisitions and collaborative grower relationships have rapidly elevated their standing in Burgundy's traditional hierarchy.
Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori, a 26-generation family wine business spanning 635 years, operates 2,700 hectares of vineyards across Italy and internationally, producing benchmark wines like Tignanello and Solaia from limestone-rich Tuscan soils and Bordeaux varieties in coastal Bolgheri. Their revolutionary approach—introducing Super Tuscans in 1971 while maintaining traditional methods—combines gravity-flow winemaking with environmental sustainability, cementing their status as pioneers who transformed Italian winemaking while preserving their centuries-old heritage.
Marengo
Marengo is a family-owned boutique winery in La Morra's Barolo DOCG zone, focusing primarily on Nebbiolo cultivation in the area's distinctive calcareous marl soils. The multi-generational operation maintains traditional Barolo production methods, with Marco Marengo personally overseeing their small-scale winemaking that emphasizes site-specific expression through hands-on vineyard management and careful aging protocols.
Margaux, Chateau
Château Margaux is one of the most Iconic wine estates globally, situated in the Margaux appellation within the Bordeaux region of France. The estate's prominence began to grow significantly in the 16th century with the Lestonnac family, who restructured the estate and vineyards. By the 17th century, Château Margaux’s reputation as a top wine producer was well established. It was classified as one of the original First Growths (Premier Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, a testament to the consistent quality and excellence of its wines.
Marie et Pierre Benetiere, Domaine
Marie et Pierre Benetiere is a small-scale producer in the Northern Rhône, known for Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie wines that are expressive and mineral-driven.
Mark Haisma
Mark Haisma is an Australian winemaker who established a micro-négociant operation in Burgundy in 2009, producing limited quantities of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from sourced fruit across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. His hands-on approach blends Burgundian tradition with Australian experience, employing techniques like partial whole-cluster fermentation for reds and lees aging for whites, while maintaining complete personal involvement throughout the production process.
Markus Molitor, Weingut
Markus Molitor, a German winemaker, produces a vast array of Riesling wines in the Mosel, ranging from dry to sweet, all marked by their precision and intensity.
Marques de Murrieta
Marques de Murrieta, one of Rioja's oldest estates, is recognized for classic-style wines that beautifully balance fruit, structure, and oak aging.
Marquis, Clos du
Clos du Marquis is a 40-hectare Saint-Julien estate owned by the Delon family since the 19th century, producing structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from gravelly soils adjacent to the Léoville properties. The estate maintains traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods with hand-harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and 18-20 months aging in French oak, preserving its distinct identity as a separate cuvée rather than a second wine of Léoville Las Cases.
Marquis d'Alesme, Chateau
Château Marquis d'Alesme is a 15-hectare Third Growth estate in Margaux producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends from deep gravel soils that benefit from the temperature-moderating influence of the nearby Gironde estuary. Under the Perrodo family's ownership since 2006, the estate maintains traditional practices including hand harvesting, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and 18-month aging in French oak while embracing a cultural fusion that honors both Bordeaux heritage and the family's Chinese roots.
Marquis d'Angerville, Domaine
Marquis d'Angerville from Volnay is a Burgundy estate that excels in producing elegant, pure, and terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
Marquis de Terme, Chateau
Château Marquis de Terme is a historic Fourth Growth estate in Margaux with 39.5 hectares of gravelly soils planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot across diverse parcels near Margaux, Cantenac and Arsac villages. The property maintains traditional Bordeaux winemaking while embracing thoughtful modernization through plot-by-plot management, gravity-flow systems, and precision viticulture tools that enhance their historic terroir expression.
Marroneto
Marroneto, a Brunello di Montalcino producer, crafts Sangiovese wines known for their elegance, finesse, and traditional winemaking approach.
Marsau, Chateau
Chateau Marsau is a 12.5-hectare Merlot-focused estate in Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux, owned by the Chadronnier family since the 1990s, with distinctive clay-rich plateau soils often compared to those of Pomerol. The estate combines temperature-controlled fermentation with careful barrel aging in French oak, delivering terroir-expressive wines that offer exceptional value from this under-the-radar appellation.
Martin Woods
Martin Woods is a small-scale winery founded in 2014 by Evan Martin in Oregon's Willamette Valley, producing under 5,000 cases annually with a focus on terroir-expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Gamay from marine sedimentary soils across multiple AVAs. Their minimalist approach includes native yeast fermentations, limited new oak usage, extended barrel aging, and hands-on vineyard management emphasizing soil health and biodiversity, with wines bottled unfined and minimally filtered to preserve authentic site character.
Martinelli
Martinelli is a fifth-generation family winery farming 450 acres across Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Fort Ross-Seaview, specializing in site-specific Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Syrah from diverse elevations and predominantly Goldridge sandy loam soils. Their farmer-first philosophy combines meticulous vineyard management with minimal intervention winemaking techniques, honoring traditional methods established since 1887 while maintaining sustainable practices throughout their historic vineyards, including the famously steep Jackass Hill.
Mascot, The
The Mascot is a wine produced by Will Harlan and his family, who also own and operate Harlan Estate, a well-known Napa Valley winery. The Mascot is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, sourced from younger vines on their estate and neighboring vineyards. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 22 months before being bottled. The Mascot is known for its approachability, with a more accessible price point compared to Harlan Estate, while still delivering a high-quality Napa Valley wine experience. The wine has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following since its debut in 2008.
Massa, Tenuta La
Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany, La Massa is recognized for producing wines that capture the spirit and warmth of the region. Established in the 1970s, the estate meticulously crafts wines, primarily from Sangiovese, that brim with Tuscan character.
Masseto
Masseto is an Iconic producer located in Tuscany and is known primarily for its exceptional Merlot, a variety that is not traditionally linked with the region. Masseto’s wine is one of the most coveted among the 'Super Tuscans', a term that refers to Tuscan wines that diverge from the traditional local blends and sometimes include non-native grapes like Merlot.
Massolino
Massolino brings classic Barolo to life with wines that highlight the elegance and intensity of Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, with a family tradition of quality and respect for terroir.
Mastroberardino
Mastroberardino, Campania's oldest operating winery since 1750, manages 250 hectares across premier growing zones from their Atripalda base, producing wines from indigenous Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano grapes in volcanic and calcareous clay soils. Their winemaking combines traditional methods with modern technology, while their preservation of ancient grape varieties and ongoing research partnerships have established them as a benchmark southern Italian producer.
Mastrojanni
Mastrojanni, owned by the Illy family since 2008, cultivates 39 hectares in southeastern Montalcino near Castelnuovo dell'Abate, with 24 hectares dedicated to Sangiovese for their Brunello production from vineyards at 180-400 meters elevation with significant diurnal temperature shifts. Their traditional winemaking approach features extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks followed by prolonged bottle maturation, while sustainable vineyard practices with restricted yields create wines balancing power and elegance with notable aging potential.
Matias Riccitelli
Matias Riccitelli operates a small-scale boutique winery in Mendoza's Las Compuertas, producing terroir-driven wines from high-altitude Mendoza vineyards and cooler Patagonian sites, with a portfolio centered on Malbec alongside Cabernet Franc, Torrontés and old-vine Semillon. His pioneering work combines minimal-intervention winemaking with geographical exploration beyond traditional boundaries, rescuing historic vineyards while showcasing regional differences through projects like Republic of Malbec that highlight his position at the forefront of Argentina's new generation of winemakers.
Matrot
Domaine Matrot is a fifth-generation family estate in Meursault with 19 hectares of vineyards across the Côte de Beaune, producing primarily Chardonnay (80%) from limestone-clay soils, with notable premier cru holdings in Meursault Perrières and Charmes. Their winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with thoughtful refinements introduced by sisters Adèle and Elsa Matrot, including certified organic viticulture since 2013, minimal intervention techniques, and reduced new oak to preserve terroir expression.
Maume, Domaine
Domaine Maume was a small family-owned estate in Gevrey-Chambertin producing structured Pinot Noir wines from limestone-clay soils across village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru vineyards until its 2011 acquisition by Marchand-Tawse. Bernard Maume's traditional winemaking employed extended maceration periods and careful oak aging, allowing each terroir to express itself authentically without technological intervention.
Mauro Veglio
Mauro Veglio is a family-run Barolo producer operating from La Morra in Piedmont, crafting approximately 60,000 bottles annually from 12 hectares of vineyards across four distinguished crus with calcareous-clay soils and vines dating to the late 1960s. Their winemaking balances tradition with innovation through moderate maceration periods and French oak aging, while maintaining hands-on involvement throughout production from manual harvesting to gravity-flow cellar techniques.
Maxime Cheurlin Noellat
Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, a young Burgundy producer, is gaining attention for Pinot Noir that reflects the nuanced terroirs of Vosne-Romanée with vibrancy and finesse.
Mayacamas
Mayacamas operates from its original 1888 stone winery on Mount Veeder, producing Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from 50 acres of high-elevation vineyards (1,800-2,400 feet) characterized by volcanic soils and dramatic temperature shifts. The winery maintains its historic approach through concrete tank fermentation and extended neutral oak aging, crafting structured, age-worthy wines that have earned cult status among California's top mountain-grown bottlings.
Maybach
Maybach Family Vineyards, established in 2004 in Napa Valley, is a boutique producer focused on Cabernet Sauvignon from their Mount Veeder Weitz Vineyard and Calistoga Amoenus Vineyard, both characterized by volcanic soils and elevated positions. Under winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, the small-production wines undergo minimal-intervention fermentation in small tanks followed by French oak aging, resulting in highly sought-after, single-vineyard expressions that have earned cult status.
Mayer
Mayer is a small family-operated winery in Australia's Yarra Valley, founded by German-born Timo Mayer, specializing in Pinot Noir from their steep, northeast-facing Bloody Hill vineyard with granite and decomposed rock soils. Their distinctive bring back the funk philosophy embraces whole bunch fermentation, indigenous yeast fermentations, and minimal intervention techniques, with all vineyard work performed manually due to the challenging topography.
Mazzei
Mazzei, a storied producer in Tuscany, is known for their Chianti Classico and the Super Tuscan 'Siepi', both of which showcase the estate's historic approach to quality winemaking.
McHenry Hohnen
McHenry Hohnen is a family-owned boutique winery in Margaret River, Western Australia, producing site-specific wines from three distinct family vineyards that showcase Bordeaux and Rhône varieties alongside regional stalwarts like Chardonnay. Their comprehensive commitment to biodynamic viticulture, certified since 2009, extends to minimal intervention winemaking with indigenous yeasts, hand-plunging, and a thoughtful oak program that prioritizes expressing each vineyard's unique character.
Meo Camuzet, Domaine
Domaine Méo-Camuzet, situated in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, is a well-regarded winery known for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines.
Meo Camuzet Frere et Soeurs
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Soeurs is a Burgundy domain renowned for its expressive and well-structured wines from some of the most prestigious appellations in the Côte de Nuits.
Merlin Francois, Domaine
Domaine Merlin Francois is a family-operated estate in the Northern Rhône spanning 7 hectares across Condrieu and Saint-Joseph, focusing on Viognier and Syrah grown on steep, granite-based slopes. François Merlin employs a minimal-intervention approach that balances traditional techniques with selective modern methods, creating site-specific expressions that authentically represent their appellations through focused, single-vineyard bottlings.
Meursault, Chateau de
Chateau de Meursault is a classic Burgundy estate with roots stretching back to the 11th century. It is celebrated for its rich and opulent Chardonnay, which captures the majestic history of the region.
Meursault, Chateau de
Chateau de Meursault is a prominent estate in Burgundy, with origins dating back to the 11th century. It is known for Meursault wines that exhibit richness and complexity, often with a notable capacity for aging.
Meyney, Chateau
Château Meyney is a historic Saint-Estèphe estate spanning 51 hectares, producing structured Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux wines from mature vines planted on a distinctive gravel ridge with underlying blue clay near the Gironde estuary. The estate combines traditional methods with modern precision through plot-by-plot management, hand harvesting, and parcel-specific vinification, resulting in wines that honor the firm tannic character of Saint-Estèphe while achieving impressive integration with proper aging.
Miani
Miani is a micro-producer in Friuli's Colli Orientali DOC, where winemaker Enzo Pontoni crafts 9,000 bottles annually from family hillside vineyards in Buttrio and Rosazzo, focusing on distinctive white wines from both indigenous and international varieties. The estate's traditional approach combines exceptionally low yields, hand-harvesting, and barrel fermentation with meticulous attention to each vine and barrel, reflecting Pontoni's commitment to elevating Friulian whites.
Michel Bouzereau
Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils is a family-owned Burgundian producer operating across 11 hectares in Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, specializing in Chardonnay-based whites from limestone-clay soils across several premier cru sites. Under Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau's direction, the domaine employs traditional methods including hand harvesting, barrel fermentation with moderate new oak, and extended lees aging to create terroir-expressive wines that honor Burgundy's classic winemaking heritage.
Michel Fallon
Michel Fallon is known for his individualistic approach to winemaking, likely producing small quantities of artisanal wines that are expressive of his unique style and terroir.
Michel Gaunoux
Domaine Michel Gaunoux is a small, three-generation family estate in Pommard with 6 hectares of old-vine Pinot Noir vineyards across premier cru sites and the grand cru Corton-Renardes, showcasing the limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Beaune. The domaine maintains traditional Burgundian winemaking methods with extended bottle aging of 4-5 years before release, operating without a website or marketing presence as they quietly let their limited-production wines speak for themselves.
Michel Gros, Domaine
Domaine Michel Gros is a fourth-generation family estate in Vosne-Romanée managing 23 hectares across the Côte de Nuits, primarily producing Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils, including their monopole Clos des Réas which has been family-owned since 1860. Their winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with selective modern techniques, featuring sustainable viticulture, careful sorting, and judicious oak aging tailored to each wine's classification to faithfully express their terroirs.
Michel Lafarge, Domaine
Michel Lafarge, a Volnay-based domain, is a Burgundy classic, with Pinot Noir that is known for its elegance, purity, and capacity to age gracefully.
Michel Niellon, Domaine
Michel Niellon, a Chassagne-Montrachet producer, creates Chardonnay that embodies the richness and minerality of the appellation, with a reputation for finesse and aging potential.
Michelot, Domaine
Domaine Michelot is a family-owned Burgundian estate managing 19 hectares of vineyards primarily in Meursault, focusing on Chardonnay production from limestone and clay soils across premier cru sites including Genevrières, Charmes, and Les Perrières. Their winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with thoughtful refinements, employing extended lees aging, measured oak influence, and sustainable viticulture to preserve the transparent expression of their mature vineyard sites.
Millemann
Millemann is a micro-négociant operation established in 2016 by Sébastien Millemann, who sources Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select grower parcels across the Côte de Beaune, particularly in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. His minimal intervention approach combines traditional Burgundian methods with a contemporary négociant model, allowing this emerging producer to craft terroir-transparent wines that have quickly gained recognition for their clarity and site-specificity.
Minimalist Wines
Minimalist Wines, likely a producer focused on a low-intervention approach, would emphasize natural winemaking practices to produce wines with a sense of purity and place.
Miraval
Château Miraval is a 1,200-acre organic estate in Correns, Provence, where Brad Pitt and the Perrin family produce primarily rosé wines from Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Rolle grown in clay-limestone soils at elevations of 350-1,200 feet. The estate combines traditional Provençal winemaking with innovative techniques like concrete egg fermentation, rapidly establishing itself as a benchmark producer since the partnership began in 2012.
Mischief and Mayhem
Mischief and Mayhem is a small-scale micro-négociant founded in 2003 by Michael Ragg in Aloxe-Corton, producing limited quantities of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select vineyards across Burgundy's premier and grand cru sites. Their hands-on approach emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking with gentle pressing, careful oak management, and minimal filtration, allowing each of their 1,500-3,000 annual cases to express the distinctive character of Burgundy's diverse terroirs.
Mission Haut-Brion, Chateau La
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is the sister property to the First Growth Château Haut-Brion, sharing ownership under Domaine Clarence Dillon and a close geographical location in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. While it does not share the First Growth status of Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion is still a Legendary producer that produces world-class red wines primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
Mitolo
Mitolo, a relatively new player from McLaren Vale, Australia, established at the turn of the 21st century, is recognized for its Shiraz, characterized by bold flavors and an innovative approach to winemaking.
Moet & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is one of the most Iconic Champagne houses, renowned for its extensive range of high-quality Champagnes. Founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, it has established itself as a symbol of luxury and prestigious indulgence. Moët & Chandon produces several iconic Champagnes, including the Moët Impérial, Rosé Impérial, and Grand Vintage.
Mogador, Clos
Clos Mogador is a family-owned pioneer of Priorat's revival, operating 20 hectares of steep, terraced vineyards in Gratallops where Garnacha and Cariñena vines grow in the region's characteristic llicorella slate soils. The estate, recognized as the first Vi de Finca Qualificada in Priorat, maintains traditional methods through organic farming practices and minimal intervention winemaking while balancing historical reverence with technical precision across generations of the Barbier family.
Mola, Mas La
Mas La Mola is a small-scale partnership between viticulturist Jordi Masdeu and sommelier Alessandro Marchesan, producing limited Garnacha and Cariñena-based wines from steep, llicorella-rich vineyards in Priorat's Poboleda village. Their hands-on approach encompasses manual vineyard work necessitated by the mountainous terrain and customized cellar practices, maintaining minimal intervention to authentically express the distinctive mineral character of their mountain terroir.
Momento
Momento Wines is a boutique South African producer established in 2013 by winemaker Marelise Niemann, who sources Grenache and Chenin Blanc from select vineyards across Bot River, Stanford, and Swartland, where granite, shale, sandstone, and clay soils contribute distinctive character to her small-batch wines. Niemann's hands-on approach embraces minimal intervention techniques throughout production, including indigenous yeast fermentation, partial whole-bunch processing, neutral vessel aging, and minimal filtration to preserve the natural expression of each carefully chosen vineyard site.
Mommessin
Founded in 1865 and now part of the Boisset portfolio, Mommessin produces a diverse range of wines from both Burgundy and Beaujolais, sourcing Gamay from granite soils across all ten Beaujolais crus and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from limestone-clay terroirs throughout Burgundy. Their winemaking balances traditional methods—including semi-carbonic maceration for their signature Le Saint-Romain Beaujolais Nouveau and classical barrel aging for their Burgundian wines—with modern techniques that maintain authentic regional expressions.
Monbousquet, Chateau
Château Monbousquet, in Saint-Émilion, produces modern, opulent wines that are rich in Merlot, with a lush, approachable style that has garnered a loyal following.
Monbrison, Chateau
Château Monbrison, a Margaux estate, offers Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines that are known for their classic elegance, structure, and aromatic complexity.
Mondavi
Robert Mondavi Winery, established in 1966 and now owned by Constellation Brands, operates 450 acres of vineyards across Napa Valley, including the historic To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, producing a tiered portfolio centered on Cabernet Sauvignon and Fumé Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc). Their winemaking philosophy blends European traditions with California innovation through small-lot fermentation and extensive barrel aging programs, continuing the legacy of founder Robert Mondavi, whose vision helped elevate Napa Valley wines to global prominence.
Mondotte, Chateau La
Château La Mondotte is a boutique 4.5-hectare estate in Saint-Émilion's eastern limestone plateau, owned by the von Neipperg family and producing a single, powerful wine from predominantly Merlot vines averaging over 50 years old. The property's microscopic production of 10,000-12,000 bottles annually undergoes meticulous hand harvesting and extended oak aging, helping elevate this once-obscure vineyard to Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in 2012.
Mongeard Mugneret
Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret is a family-owned Burgundy estate spanning 30 hectares across the Côte de Nuits, with holdings in prestigious Grand and Premier Cru vineyards where they produce primarily Pinot Noir wines from limestone-clay soils and vines averaging 40-50 years old. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with practical adaptations, employing partial whole-cluster fermentation and scaled oak aging protocols that respect the hierarchy of Burgundian appellations while maintaining a focus on vineyard expression over cellar intervention.
Mont-Olivet, Clos du
Clos du Mont-Olivet is a four-generation family estate in France's Southern Rhône, producing traditional Grenache-based wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, and Côtes du Rhône, where their old vines thrive in distinctive galets roulés and limestone soils. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention with hand harvesting, concrete fermentation vessels, and aging in large neutral oak foudres to preserve the pure expression of their historic terroirs.
Mont-Redon, Chateau
Château Mont-Redon is a historic Southern Rhône estate spanning 186 hectares across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, and Côtes du Rhône, where they craft traditional wines from galets roulés-covered vineyards with vines averaging 40 years old. Their winemaking balances time-honored methods with thoughtful modernization, maintaining all 13 traditional grape varieties while implementing gravity-flow systems and sustainable vineyard practices that honor the region's heritage.
Monteillet, Domaine du
Domaine du Monteillet is a family-owned estate in Chavanay, Northern Rhône, where Stéphane Montez crafts Syrah-based reds and Viognier whites from steep, granite-rich vineyards across Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte-Rôtie appellations. Their hands-on approach embraces traditional methods including manual cultivation necessitated by challenging topography, partial stem inclusion during fermentation, and thoughtful oak aging that balances wood influence with terroir expression.
Montelena, Chateau
Located in Napa Valley, California, Chateau Montelena is known for its "old-world" structure and ripe California fruit.
Montes
Located in Napa Valley, California, Chateau Montelena is a historic winery known for its role in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, where its Chardonnay won against top French wines. The winery produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel.
Monteti, Tenuta
Founded in the late 1990s by Paolo and Gemma Baratta, Tenuta Monteti cultivates 15-20 hectares of primarily Bordeaux varieties in southern Maremma's mineral-rich clay and limestone soils, producing two Super Tuscan IGT blends influenced by the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea. Their meticulous approach includes hand harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and extended French oak aging, reflecting the innovative spirit that has helped elevate Maremma's reputation since their establishment.
Montevertine
Montevertine, a renowned wine producer based in Tuscany, originated in 1967. This was the year Sergio Manetti acquired a vacation property in Chianti and decided to cultivate two hectares (five acres) of vineyards, aiming to produce wine primarily for his friends and family. The debut vintage produced in 1971 exceeded expectations, leading Manetti to present his wine at the Vinitaly wine expo in Venice.
Montille, Maison de
Domaine de Montille is a highly respected winery located in the Burgundy region of France. Established in the early 18th century, the estate focuses on producing exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that capture the unique terroir of the region. Domaine de Montille is committed to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention winemaking, resulting in wines that are elegant, expressive, and age-worthy. The wines are highly sought after for their balance, depth, and complexity, making them a favorite among collectors and connoisseurs.
Montlandrie, Chateau
Château Montlandrie is a 12-hectare family estate in Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux run by the Durantou daughters, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from clay-limestone soils on an elevated plateau adjacent to Saint-Emilion. The property combines traditional hand-harvesting with precise temperature-controlled fermentation and measured oak aging, delivering wines that consistently outperform their appellation's reputation and price point.
Montrose, Chateau
Château Montrose, a 95-hectare Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, produces Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blends from gravelly soils overlooking the Gironde estuary, with vines averaging 40 years of age. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern innovations through its gravity-flow winery and sustainable practices, aging their grand vin for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Monts Luisants, Domaine des
Domaine des Monts Luisants is a small family estate in Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, crafting primarily Pinot Noir wines from their namesake premier cru vineyard and surrounding parcels. Their hands-on approach includes hand harvesting, careful grape selection, and judicious oak aging, while their unconventional planting of Aligoté in premier cru land demonstrates their willingness to honor tradition while pursuing distinctive expressions of their terroir.
Mordoree, Domaine de la
Domaine de la Mordorée is a 60-hectare family estate in the southern Rhône Valley with significant holdings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, producing traditional Grenache-based reds and distinguished rosés from vineyards characterized by heat-retaining galets roulés and limestone-sandy soils. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes certified organic viticulture, hand harvesting, and minimal intervention during vinification in concrete and oak vessels, preserving the authentic expression of each appellation while maintaining the region's time-honored traditions.
Morey Blanc
Morey-Blanc is a small-scale négociant operation established by Pierre Morey in the late 1990s, now run with his daughter Anne, producing site-specific white and red Burgundies from carefully selected vineyards throughout the Côte de Beaune. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention with indigenous yeast fermentations, traditional Burgundian techniques, and meticulous attention to terroir expression, reflecting the same hands-on approach and quality standards they apply to their family domaine.
Moric
Moric is a small-scale winery founded by Roland Velich in the early 2000s, focusing exclusively on Blaufränkisch from old-vine parcels in Burgenland's limestone and iron-rich soils at 200-400 meters elevation. Velich applies Burgundian principles to this Austrian variety through native yeast fermentations, extended maceration determined by taste rather than formula, and aging in neutral oak barrels, with each bottling meticulously crafted to reflect its specific origin.
Morisfarms
Morisfarms, a seventh-generation family estate dating to 1662, cultivates 94 hectares of primarily Sangiovese vineyards across Massa Marittima, Monteregio, and Morellino di Scansano, where Mediterranean climate and diverse soils shape their Tuscan portfolio. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with modern precision, reflecting both their centuries-long agricultural heritage in Maremma and their role in the region's evolution from obscure farming area to dynamic wine territory.
Moss Wood
Moss Wood, one of Margaret River's founding estates established in 1969, encompasses 18.5 hectares across three sites in Western Australia's Wilyabrup sub-region, where Mediterranean climate and gravelly loam soils support their focused portfolio of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Semillon. Under the consistent leadership of Keith and Clare Mugford since 1985, the winery balances traditional methods with careful modernization, emphasizing hand-harvesting, meticulous fruit selection, and sustainable vineyard practices to create wines that authentically express their exceptional terroir.
Moulin Saint-Georges, Chateau
Château Moulin Saint-Georges, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offers wines with a balance of Merlot richness and Cabernet Franc structure, showcasing the finesse of the appellation.
Mount Eden Vineyards
Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains is known for its Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mount Pleasant (McWilliams)
Mount Pleasant is a historic Hunter Valley estate established in 1921, producing benchmark Shiraz and Semillon wines from some of Australia's oldest vineyards planted in red and brown clay loams over limestone. The winery combines traditional methods like open concrete fermentation for Shiraz with modern techniques, while maintaining Maurice O'Shea's pioneering vision through meticulous vineyard management that treats old vines as living artifacts of Australian wine history.
Mountford Estate
Mountford Estate in Waipara, New Zealand, is recognized for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which exhibit the cool climate and limestone-influenced terroir of the region.
Mouton Rothschild, Chateau
Located in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region, Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the most Iconic wine estates globally. Originally classified as a Second Growth in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Mouton Rothschild was elevated to First Growth status in 1973 after years of persistent lobbying by its owner, Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This historic reclassification marked Mouton Rothschild as the first and only château to achieve an upgrade in the original classification system.
Muga, Bodegas
Bodegas Muga, located in Rioja, Spain, has been a bastion of traditional winemaking since the 1930s. Their Tempranillo-led wines are aged in oak barrels crafted in their own cooperage, ensuring a signature style of depth and complexity.
Muller-Catoir
Müller-Catoir is a ninth-generation family estate in Haardt, Pfalz, cultivating 21 hectares of predominantly Riesling vineyards on the eastern slopes of the Haardt mountains, where sandstone soils with loam, basalt and gravel elements provide distinctive mineral expressions. Their biodynamic viticulture (certified since 2009) and minimal-intervention winemaking approach emphasize spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts primarily in stainless steel, producing wines characterized by exceptional clarity, precision and authentic terroir expression.
Mullineux
Founded in 2007 by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, this boutique Swartland producer sources fruit from 30 hectares across the region's distinctive granite, schist, and iron-based soils, focusing primarily on exceptional Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Their minimal intervention approach emphasizes native yeast fermentations and terroir expression, helping them rapidly ascend to prominence and elevate Swartland's international reputation in just over a decade.
Musar, Chateau
Château Musar, located in Ghazir, Lebanon, just north of Beirut, was founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930 after his travels in Bordeaux. This distinguished winery is celebrated for its grand vin, Château Musar, meticulously crafted from vineyards in the Bekaa Valley. The estate's old vineyards are planted with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan, and indigenous Lebanese varietals Obaideh and Merwah, reflecting a dedication to both traditional and local winemaking practices.
Myrat, Chateau de
Château de Myrat is a historic Second Growth estate in Barsac operated by the Pontac-Dessalle family, producing sweet wines from Sémillon-dominant vineyards planted on distinctive limestone-clay soils that contribute freshness and minerality. Their traditional approach includes multiple selective harvests of botrytized grapes and careful barrel aging, yielding wines that exemplify the classic balance between honeyed richness and mineral precision that distinguishes Barsac from neighboring Sauternes.