R. Lopez de Heredia, Bodegas
Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia is a historic winery in the Rioja region of Spain. Founded in 1877, the winery is known for producing traditional Rioja wines, including Tempranillo-based reds and Viura-based whites. With a focus on quality and tradition, the wines from R. López de Heredia are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age.
Raen
RAEN is a boutique Sonoma Coast winery founded in 2013 by Carlo and Dante Mondavi, producing small-lot Pinot Noir from three distinct cool-climate vineyards with maritime influence and low yields. The brothers combine their Mondavi winemaking heritage with a commitment to organic farming, native yeast fermentations, and minimal intervention techniques to create site-expressive wines that establish their own identity beyond their grandfather's legacy.
Rafael Palacios
Rafael Palacios operates a boutique 32-hectare winery in Valdeorras' mountainous Val do Bibei subzone, producing approximately 350,000 bottles annually of terroir-expressive Godello wines from high-elevation vineyards with distinctive decomposed granite soils. His minimalist approach spans traditional viticulture and indigenous yeast fermentation in French oak, techniques that have elevated Godello to new heights and transformed perceptions of this once-overlooked variety in less than two decades.
Ragnaie, Le
Le Ragnaie is a boutique Brunello di Montalcino producer owned by Riccardo and Jennifer Campinoti, cultivating 15-20 hectares of Sangiovese across three distinct zones including some of the region's highest-elevation vineyards at 600 meters. Their traditional approach features organic farming, hand harvesting, concrete fermentation, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, resulting in terroir-transparent wines that showcase the elegant, high-altitude character that has quickly established them among Montalcino's most exciting producers.
Rall
Donovan Rall operates Rall Wines as a small-scale, independent producer in South Africa's Western Cape, crafting limited-production white and red blends from carefully selected old-vine parcels in Swartland, Stellenbosch, and Darling regions where dry-farmed bush vines grow at 300-500 meters in diverse soils. His minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy emphasizes natural fermentation and vineyard expression, establishing him as a standard-bearer for South Africa's new wave of quality-focused producers who balance old-world sensibilities with the country's distinctive terroir.
Ramonet, Domaine
Domaine Ramonet is a benchmark in Burgundy, particularly in Chassagne-Montrachet, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that are the epitome of finesse and precision since the early 20th century.
Rampolla, Catello dei
Castello dei Rampolla, set in Tuscany's Chianti Classico region, has been a pioneer of biodynamic farming, producing Super Tuscans like Sammarco and d'Alceo, noted for their depth and complexity.
Rapet, Domaine
Domaine Rapet is a family-owned estate dating to 1765, farming 20 hectares across the northern Côte de Beaune with prized Grand Cru parcels on the Hill of Corton, where iron-rich soils and white marl contribute to their structured Pinot Noir and mineral-driven Chardonnay. Their winemaking balances tradition with careful innovation, employing sustainable viticulture, hand-harvesting, and judicious oak aging to create wines that transparently express their historic Burgundian terroirs.
Rare
Rare Champagne, previously known as Piper-Heidsieck's Rare, is a prestige cuvée known for its opulence and complexity, often released only in exceptional vintages.
Raul Perez, Bodegas
Raúl Pérez is a visionary Spanish winemaker from Bierzo, acclaimed for his expressive Mencía-based wines that have garnered a cult following for their distinctive, terroir-driven profiles.
Rauzan-Gassies, Chateau
Château Rauzan-Gassies, settled in Margaux, is celebrated as a Second Growth estate. Established in the 17th century, the château is renowned for its Bordeaux blends that beautifully epitomize the elegance, structure, and aromatic charm of Margaux.
Rauzan-Segla, Chateau
Château Rauzan-Ségla, a 74-hectare Second Growth estate in Margaux owned by Chanel since 1994, produces Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blends from deep gravel and clay-limestone soils on the appellation's prime plateau. The estate combines traditional methods like hand-harvesting and gravity-flow winemaking with modern precision under Nicolas Audebert's direction, creating wines that consistently outperform their classification level while maintaining relative value.
Rayas, Chateau
Château Rayas is an Iconic winery located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley of France. The estate produces high-quality, non-traditional wines predominantly from Grenache that emphasize the freshness and purity of fruit.
Raymond Usseglio, Domaine
Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils, a Rhône Valley producer, is known for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that combine richness with finesse, continuing a family legacy that began in the mid-20th century.
Raymond-Lafon, Chateau
Château Raymond-Lafon is a respected independent estate in Sauternes, where the Meslier family produces around 2,000 cases annually of premium sweet wine from 18 hectares of gravelly, sandy-clay soils planted to 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Their meticulous approach includes 6-12 separate harvest passes, three years of aging in new French oak, and a willingness to declassify entire vintages—delivering first-growth quality without the corresponding classification or price.
Realm Cellars
Realm Cellars, established in 2002, is a boutique winery in Napa Valley, California, known for its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The winery focuses on sourcing grapes from top vineyards and employing meticulous winemaking techniques.
Regajal
Regajal is a boutique winery in Madrid's DO region, established in the late 1990s by the Terry family, producing Tempranillo-based reds and possibly Albillo whites from high-altitude vineyards (600-800m) with dramatic temperature shifts. Their commitment to expressing Madrid's underappreciated terroir combines modern winemaking techniques with traditional respect, all while maintaining ecological mindfulness through their on-site butterfly reserve.
Reichsrat von Buhl
Reichsrat von Buhl operates 62 hectares of prime vineyards in Germany's Pfalz region, focusing predominantly on Riesling from prestigious sites in Forst and Deidesheim with distinctive basalt, sandstone, and limestone soils. The estate combines traditional winemaking methods using indigenous yeasts and large neutral oak casks with certified organic viticulture since 2015, emphasizing minimal intervention to preserve terroir expression and structural elements that support their wines' aging potential.
Remelluri
Remelluri, an estate in Rioja, Spain, has a winemaking history that can be traced back to the 14th century, and is known for wines that showcase the terroir's potential for complexity and longevity.
Remirez de Ganuza
Founded in 1989 by Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, this boutique Rioja Alavesa producer crafts primarily Tempranillo-based wines from 80 hectares of old vineyards across Samaniego, Leza, Elciego, and Laguardia, where calcareous clay soils and high elevations contribute to the wines' character. Their innovative approach includes separating grape bunches into shoulders and tips for different quality tiers, while honoring traditional Rioja classifications through extended aging protocols that exceed regulatory requirements.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils
Remoissenet Pere & Fils is a historic Beaune-based négociant founded in 1877, now under American ownership with modest vineyard holdings, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from over 30 Burgundian appellations. The producer maintains traditional Burgundian winemaking methods while implementing quality-focused improvements, distinguished by its exceptional library of older vintages dating back to the 1950s.
Renato Corino
Renato Corino is a family-operated Barolo specialist established in 2005, working with Nebbiolo from prized La Morra vineyards including Arborina, Rocche dell'Annunziata, and Giachini, where calcareous-clay soils at 300-400 meters elevation shape the wines' character. The estate balances traditional methods with selective modern techniques, employing temperature-controlled fermentation and French oak aging while maintaining hand harvesting and sustainable practices that allow La Morra's distinctive terroir to speak through each bottling.
Renato Ratti
Renato Ratti is a family-owned Barolo producer operating from a 13th-century former monastery in La Morra, with 35 hectares of vineyards across prime sites including the prestigious Rocche dell'Annunziata cru, where south-facing calcareous marl soils contribute to their elegant, terroir-expressive Nebbiolo wines. Their winemaking philosophy balances traditional methods like hand harvesting and aging in large Slavonian oak casks with modern elements such as temperature-controlled fermentation, continuing the founder's influential approach that maintains Barolo's classic structure while enhancing approachability.
Renieri
Renieri is a 128-hectare estate in southern Montalcino where owner Marco Bacci cultivates 30 hectares of predominantly Sangiovese vineyards on galestro and limestone soils at 320-420 meters elevation, producing Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and complementary international varietals. Their winemaking balances traditional Montalcino methods with modern precision techniques, featuring hand harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and thoughtful oak aging that honors DOCG regulations while maximizing the expression of their distinctive southern terroir.
Resonance
Resonance is a boutique Willamette Valley winery established in 2013 when Burgundy's Maison Louis Jadot acquired vineyards in Oregon, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their two distinct estate sites featuring sedimentary and volcanic soils. Their winemaking blends traditional Burgundian techniques with adaptations to Oregon conditions, rapidly establishing themselves as a quality-focused producer that bridges Old World expertise with New World terroir.
Restless River
Restless River is a small, family-owned estate in South Africa's Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley producing approximately 2,000 cases annually from mature Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards planted in clay and decomposed granite soils just 5km from the Atlantic Ocean. Self-taught winemaker Craig Wessels and his wife Anne employ patient, minimalist winemaking techniques including indigenous yeast fermentation and extended aging, establishing a distinctive identity since their first commercial vintage in 2012 that showcases the cool-climate potential of this emerging wine region.
Revello, Fratelli
Fratelli Revello is a family-owned estate in La Morra's Annunziata zone producing approximately 40,000 bottles annually from 8 hectares of calcareous marl vineyards, focusing primarily on Barolo from prized crus including Rocche dell'Annunziata and Conca dell'Annunziata. Their winemaking balances traditional terroir expression with thoughtful modernization, fermenting in temperature-controlled stainless steel before aging their Barolos in a combination of French barriques and larger Slavonian oak casks for 24-30 months.
Reyneke
Reyneke operates a 37-hectare biodynamic wine estate in Stellenbosch's Polkadraai Hills, producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from decomposed granite and sandstone soils at elevations of 165-350 meters. As South Africa's first Demeter-certified producer, the estate maintains a closed-loop farming system with natural preparations and minimal intervention winemaking, eschewing synthetic inputs and commercial yeasts.
Reynvaan
Reynvaan Family Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned winery in Walla Walla Valley specializing in Rhône-style wines, particularly Syrah, from their two distinctive estate vineyards including parcels in the cobblestone-rich Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. Their minimal intervention approach, developed under Christophe Baron's mentorship, showcases authentic terroir expression through native fermentations and thoughtful oak aging, helping establish Washington as an emerging destination for world-class Rhône varieties since their first commercial release in 2007.
Ricasoli, Barone
Barone Ricasoli is one of Chianti's historic estates, credited with defining the Chianti Classico blend. Their wines, especially the Castello di Brolio, are benchmarks for the region's Sangiovese.
Riche, Le
Le Riche is a boutique family winery in Stellenbosch producing around 10,000 cases annually, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon from carefully selected vineyards with decomposed granite and sandstone soils at 200-400 meters elevation. Their traditional approach features hand-sorting, open-top fermentation, extended maceration periods, and extended oak aging, with their Reserve Cabernet receiving 24 months in predominantly new French oak barrels.
Ridge
Ridge Vineyards is a renowned winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California, known for producing high-quality Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay wines. The winery focuses on showcasing the unique terroir of its vineyards and employs traditional winemaking techniques to create wines with a sense of place, balance, and complexity.
Riecine
Riecine is a 20-hectare Chianti Classico estate in Gaiole's high-elevation hills (450-500m), focusing primarily on Sangiovese grown in galestro and alberese soils under certified organic management. Their traditional approach includes hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and judicious oak aging, while their pioneering work with 100% Sangiovese wines helped elevate the region's quality standards.
Rieussec, Chateau
Château Rieussec, an 84-hectare First Growth Sauternes estate in Fargues bordering Château d'Yquem, produces noble sweet wines from limestone-clay soils using predominantly Sémillon (90%) with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The estate, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild since 1984, maintains traditional Sauternes methods with multiple selective harvests and 18-24 months aging in French oak, while implementing modern precision in both vineyard management and winemaking.
Ring Bolt
Ring Bolt is a Treasury Wine Estates-owned producer from Western Australia's Margaret River region, focusing primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon grown in well-draining gravelly soils under the influence of cooling Indian Ocean breezes. Their winemaking combines temperature-controlled fermentation with French oak aging to express regional character, delivering consistent quality wines that showcase Margaret River's distinctive terroir rather than experimental or ultra-premium offerings.
Rioja Alta, La
La Rioja Alta is a flagship winery in Spain’s Rioja region, famed for its traditional-style aged red wines that exhibit complexity, finesse, and a capacity for extended cellaring.
Ripi, Podere Le
Podere Le Ripi is a 33-hectare biodynamic estate in Montalcino founded by Francesco Illy in 1998, producing primarily Sangiovese-based wines from vineyards spanning two distinct zones with varying elevations and soil compositions. The family-run winery employs innovative techniques including their experimental Bonsai vineyard planted at 62,500 vines per hectare and practices minimal-intervention winemaking in their unique spiral cellar built according to Golden Ratio principles.
Rippon
Rippon is a family-owned biodynamic estate producing 5,000 cases annually from 15 hectares of lakeside vineyards in Central Otago, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir alongside Riesling and Gewürztraminer grown in schist-derived sandy loams at 270-320 meters elevation. The Mills family maintains a hands-on approach throughout their operation, employing dry-farming techniques, indigenous yeast fermentations, and site-specific winemaking that showcases individual vineyard parcels while maintaining a holistic farm system that includes their own biodynamic preparations and comprehensive no-waste practices.
Roagna
Roagna, a traditionalist in the Langhe region of Piedmont, produces Barolo and Barbaresco that are known for their longevity and adherence to classic, age-old winemaking methods.
Robert Ampeau
Domaine Robert Ampeau is a small, family-run Burgundy estate in Meursault village, producing terroir-expressive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from select limestone-rich parcels across prestigious Côte de Beaune appellations. The domaine distinguishes itself through extraordinary patience in wine maturation, often cellaring their traditionally crafted wines for a decade or more before release, allowing consumers to experience fully developed expressions that have quietly evolved beneath their Meursault cellars.
Robert Arnoux
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux manages 14.5 hectares across six Côte de Nuits communes, crafting Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils that include four Grand Cru and multiple Premier Cru sites with vines averaging 40 years old. Under Charles Lachaux's leadership since 2012, the family estate employs distinctive practices including higher trellising, earlier harvesting, reduced oak influence, and whole-cluster fermentations to achieve precise terroir expression through their organic, low-yield approach.
Robert Chevillon, Domaine
Domaine Robert Chevillon is a family-owned estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges managed by brothers Denis and Bertrand Chevillon, cultivating 13 hectares across eight premier cru vineyards with 40-80 year old vines in the appellation's characteristic limestone and clay soils. Their traditional approach includes manual plowing, native yeast fermentations in open-top wooden vats, and 18-20 month aging in French oak barrels, resulting in terroir-specific expressions of Pinot Noir that honor Burgundian winemaking heritage.
Robert Groffier
Domaine Robert Groffier is a three-generation family estate in Morey-Saint-Denis with 7 hectares of prestigious holdings, including parcels in Chambertin Clos de Bèze and Bonnes-Mares Grand Crus, producing primarily Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils with vines averaging 40 years. Their winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with careful modern refinements, featuring partial whole-cluster fermentation, judicious oak aging, and minimal intervention practices that honor terroir expression while maintaining the estate's classic approach across generations.
Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi's Kalon Vineyard, located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, is a historic vineyard known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals. The vineyard's name pays homage to the ancient Greek concept of "the highest beauty."
Robert Weil, Weingut
Weingut Robert Weil, one of the Rheingau's leading estates, is renowned for its Rieslings, which range from dry to lusciously sweet, embodying the region's winemaking history and terroir.
Roberto Voerzio
Roberto Voerzio is a Cult producer based in La Morra, in the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy, and is known for his expressive and powerful Barolo wines made predominantly from the Nebbiolo grape. Since founding his winery in 1986, Voerzio has cultivated a cult-like following for his single-vineyard Barolos, such as Brunate and Cerequio.
Roc de Cambes
Roc de Cambes is a 12-hectare estate in Côtes de Bourg owned by François Mitjavile, producing Merlot-dominant wines from south-facing limestone-clay slopes that benefit from excellent drainage and sun exposure. The estate follows the same exacting standards as Mitjavile's Saint-Émilion property Tertre Roteboeuf, emphasizing late harvesting and natural fermentation while maintaining a lower profile within its appellation.
Rocca di Montegrossi
Rocca di Montegrossi, owned by Baron Ricasoli's direct descendant Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, cultivates 20 hectares of predominantly Sangiovese vineyards at 340-510 meters elevation in Gaiole in Chianti, producing a focused portfolio centered on Chianti Classico. The estate combines historical significance with certified organic viticulture, indigenous yeast fermentations, and traditional aging in Slavonian oak casks, maintaining an eight-century family legacy that dates to 1141.
Rocche Dei Manzoni
Rocche Dei Manzoni is a 15-hectare family estate in Monforte d'Alba's Barolo region, focusing on Nebbiolo from their prized Manzoni Soprani and Mosconi crus, where calcareous marl and clay-rich soils at 300-400 meters elevation shape their distinctive wines. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with thoughtful innovation, featuring extended aging protocols that exceed DOCG requirements while maintaining the pioneering spirit that led to Langhe's first traditional method sparkling wine in 1978.
Roche de Bellene, Maison
Maison Roche de Bellene is a Burgundian négociant founded in 2009 by Nicolas Potel, operating from Beaune and sourcing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from quality vineyards throughout the limestone-rich soils of Burgundy's key appellations. Potel's winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention and traditional Burgundian methods, with carefully calibrated oak aging and indigenous yeast fermentation that honors terroir expression while maintaining consistent quality across multiple tiers, from village wines to grand crus.
Rochebelle, Chateau
Chateau Rochebelle is a small family-owned Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate spanning just 3 hectares on the limestone plateau, where the Fanier family produces Merlot-dominant wines from mineral-rich, limestone-clay soils. Their traditional approach combines hand-harvesting and temperature-controlled fermentation with French oak aging, resulting in wines that authentically express the classic character and elegant structure that define this historic Bordeaux appellation.
Roches Neuves
Domaine des Roches Neuves is a 28-hectare estate in Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, where Thierry Germain crafts Cabernet Franc-focused wines from the region's distinctive tuffeau limestone-clay soils. Under Germain's leadership since 1991, the estate practices strict biodynamic viticulture, certified by Demeter since 2005, with minimal-intervention winemaking that emphasizes pure site expression through hand-harvesting and indigenous yeast fermentation.
Rocheyron, Chateau
Chateau Rocheyron is a boutique Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate established in 2010 by Peter Sisseck and Silvio Denz, producing approximately 2,000 cases annually from 8.45 hectares of 45-year-old vines planted in limestone-clay soils. The estate has quickly gained recognition through its commitment to biodynamic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and a deliberate focus on terroir expression over volume, combining traditional Bordeaux methods with Sisseck's thoughtful winemaking approach.
Rockford
Rockford, located in Barossa Valley, Australia, is famed for its Basket Press Shiraz, a wine that has become synonymous with the region's rich winemaking tradition.
Roda
Bodegas Roda is a medium-sized producer established in 1987 in Haro's historic Barrio de la Estación, managing 120 hectares across Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa where they craft primarily Tempranillo-based wines from old vines grown on diverse limestone-clay, sandy-clay, and alluvial soils. Their winemaking balances traditional elements with modern precision through extensive research on Tempranillo biotypes, separate vinification of vineyard plots, and aging in French oak, maintaining Rioja's classical varietal focus while employing scientific rigor in both vineyard and cellar.
Roger Brun
Roger Brun is a fourth-generation family grower-producer managing 5.5 hectares of predominantly Pinot Noir vineyards in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, where chalky-clay soils and south-facing slopes contribute to their distinctive mineral-driven champagnes. Their commitment to traditional methods includes manual harvesting, extended lees aging beyond regional requirements, and moderate dosage levels, allowing their small-production wines to express the singular character of their Aÿ terroir.
Roger Sabon
Roger Sabon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for Grenache-based blends that are rich and textured, often showcasing the best of what the appellation has to offer.
Rol Valentin, Chateau
Château Rol Valentin is a boutique Saint-Émilion Grand Cru producer established in the 1990s, cultivating less than 10 hectares of predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc vineyards on the Right Bank's prestigious terroir. This relatively young estate balances traditional Bordeaux practices with modern winemaking techniques, crafting quality-focused wines that remain somewhat under the radar compared to the region's historic châteaux.
Roland Lavantureux
Domaine Roland Lavantureux is a 21-hectare family estate in Lignorelles, northern Chablis, where second-generation brothers Arnaud and David craft mineral-driven Chardonnay wines from classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Their balanced approach combines traditional methods with selective modern techniques, maintaining a focused portfolio of four principal wines while quietly building recognition through patient, quality-driven evolution rather than chasing trends.
Romanee-Conti, Domaine de la
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy is arguably the world's most prestigious wine producer. From their seven Grand Cru vineyards, they craft limited-production wines known for their elegance, longevity, and pure expression of terroir, with their namesake Romanée-Conti vineyard producing one of wine's most coveted bottles.
Rose & Arrow
Rose & Arrow Estate is a boutique Willamette Valley producer founded in 2017 that focuses exclusively on Pinot Noir from precisely mapped volcanic soil microsites across several Oregon sub-appellations. Their scientific approach combines electromagnetic soil analysis with traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques to identify and vinify tiny Loups parcels separately, creating an ultra-limited portfolio of wines that express specific geological characteristics rather than merely fruit profiles.
Rossignol-Trapet, Domaine
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet is a fifth-generation family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin with 14 hectares of limestone-clay vineyards, including prestigious Grand Cru parcels, dedicated exclusively to Pinot Noir production. The brothers employ traditional Burgundian methods including hand harvesting, native yeast fermentations, and judicious oak aging, while their commitment to biodynamic viticulture since 2004 reflects their balanced approach to honoring heritage while ensuring sustainability.
Rostaing, Domaine
Domaine Rostaing is a family-owned Northern Rhône estate managing 7-8 hectares of vineyards in Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, crafting Syrah-based wines from steep, terraced sites with distinctive schist and granite soils. Their winemaking balances tradition with measured modernity through partial stem inclusion during fermentation and judicious oak aging, maintaining hands-on viticulture practices that allow clear expression of their exceptional terroirs.
Rothschild, Barons de
Barons de Rothschild is a collaborative Champagne house established in 2005 by the three branches of the Rothschild wine family, focusing primarily on Chardonnay-dominant cuvées sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. Their methodical approach includes extended aging beyond legal minimums, restrained dosage levels, and a patient development strategy that allowed several years of preparation before releasing their first commercial Champagnes around 2009-2010.
Rothschild & Concha Y Toro
Almaviva is a Franco-Chilean partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro, producing Bordeaux-style blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon from 85 hectares of high-altitude vineyards in Puente Alto's alluvial soils. Their limited production of 15,000 cases annually undergoes gravity-flow winemaking and extended French oak aging, with blending decisions made collaboratively between Chilean winemakers and Château Mouton Rothschild consultants.
Rotllan Torra
Rotllan Torra, based in the Priorat region of Spain, is renowned for crafting intense and complex wines that capture the essence of its rugged terroir. Known for their Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah blends, this winery leverages the unique slate soils and old vines of the area to produce wines with powerful character and depth. Since its establishment, Rotllan Torra has been committed to showcasing the distinctive flavors and qualities of Priorat, making it a notable producer of some of the region's most compelling wines.
Rougeard, Clos
Clos Rougeard, operating since the 17th century in Saumur-Champigny, manages 10 hectares of Cabernet Franc vineyards on tuffeau limestone soils, including the distinctive Le Bourg and Les Poyeux parcels. The estate maintains traditional practices throughout production, from natural fermentation in cement vats to extended aging in old oak barrels, creating limited quantities of wines that rank among the Loire Valley's most collected bottlings.
Rouget, Chateau
Château Rouget is a historic Pomerol estate of 18 hectares owned by the Labruyère family since 1992, producing around 50,000 bottles annually from 40-year-old Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines planted in the region's characteristic clay, gravel, and iron-rich soils. Their winemaking combines traditional methods with modern precision through hand-harvesting, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and 18 months of aging in French oak, reflecting their commitment to expressing Pomerol's distinctive terroir while respecting the estate's historical significance.
Roulot, Domaine
Domaine Roulot manages 10.5 hectares of prime mid-slope vineyards in Meursault, including Premier Cru sites Charmes, Perrières, and Genevrières, producing exclusively white wines from limestone-rich, southeast-facing parcels. Under Jean-Marc Roulot's direction since 1989, the domaine crafts site-specific expressions through minimal intervention, indigenous yeast fermentations, and careful oak integration, continuing a three-generation legacy of distinctive Burgundian winemaking.
Royal Tokaji
Royal Tokaji, founded in 1990, is a prestigious winery in the Tokaj region of Hungary, specializing in the production of the renowned Tokaji Aszú wines. Made primarily from Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes, these wines are celebrated for their complexity, sweetness, and acidity.
Rudd
Rudd Estate is a family-owned cult producer in Oakville, Napa Valley, crafting small-production Bordeaux-style wines from their 55-acre property where alluvial valley floor meets volcanic hillsides. Their meticulous approach combines organic and biodynamic farming with minimal-intervention winemaking techniques, including gravity-flow processing and native yeast fermentations, resulting in terroir-driven wines that command collector attention.
Rudolf May, Weingut
Weingut Rudolf May is a family-owned VDP estate established in the early 2000s in Retzstadt, Franconia, specializing in mineral-driven Silvaner wines from shell limestone soils in the Langenberg and Scharlachberg vineyards. The winery has rapidly ascended to prominence through sustainable viticulture, extended lees aging in both stainless steel and traditional oak casks, and exceptional Grosses Gewächs bottlings that have earned them recognition among Germany's elite producers despite their relative youth.
Ruinart
Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house in Reims, producing a focused range of Chardonnay-based wines from premier vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs' chalk-rich soils. The house maintains traditional methods in their Roman-era chalk cellars, combining hand-riddling for prestige cuvées with modern techniques, while emphasizing extended lees aging and complete malolactic fermentation across their portfolio.