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Located between Valence and Lyon, Cave de Tain lies at the foot of the Hermitage hillside. At the heart of the historic northern Rhône vineyards, the Cave produces and markets 5 “cru” wines and single varietal Vins de Pays from over 1000 hectares of vines (appellations Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage, Saint Joseph, Cornas and Saint Peray), making it the leading producer of “cru” wines in the northern Rhône Valley.

The Domaine de la Vougeraie was created more than a decade ago, in 1999, and along with it came a certain idea of excellence. The choice was made for purely organic viticulture, which two years later was transformed to the supreme classification of biodynamic cultivation, beginning with the estate's emblematic vineyards of Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot ** and its grand cru neighbor, Le Clos Vougeot. Today, the village appellations of the Côte de Beaune are in turn taking their place in exclusive circle of these 29 hectares*, which makes the estate among the biggest on the Côte practicing biodynamic cultivation. Biodynamic growing comprises some very down-to-earth techniques. In fact, our ancestors used similar practices; they listened to nature and followed its rhythms, paying attention to the seasons, the phases of the moon, and the weather. Today, we aim to use the forces of the universe to boost the vines and soil, and find a symbiosis between man and the Earth to reveal vibrant wines that unreservedly express the full richness of the terroir. This famous influence of the soil and situation translates into the wine. That is the idea behind biodynamic cultivation. In practical terms, this approach involves following the lunar calendar which, depending on the position of the planets, dictates the influence on the four elements; leaf, fruit, flower and root. This guides the work in both the vine and the winery. No doubt the most enigmatic part is the injection of "energy" into the natural treatments thanks to manual mixing, which adds dynamism. In other words, it reinforces their properties, hence the name biodynamic. The estate makes all its own preparations from A to Z, with the exception of the silica, which cannot be found in the region. First off, the "500", the basic concoction for any biodynamic practician, (dung and horn) and the "Maria Thun" (enriched manure). All the insecticide and phytotherapy treatments are made in the estate's herborium at the Prieuré in Vougeot. These preparations are made from a ...

Bordeaux Rive Droite is a company that groups together several old Libourne busines, the oldest of which, Robert-Grimard-Durand dates back to 1830. In Libourne, the company is based in a fine building that houses cellars and offices at no. 10 quai du Priourat, situated on the bank of the river Dordogne at the foot of the Stone Bridge not far from the St Jean Church Tower. The business remains the same, namely selling wines to a private clientele, to high class restaurants and traditional wine purveyors. Bordeaux Rive Droite is run by its owner, Jean-Jacques Moueix, who has enjoyed fine, long experience in the wine trade. The Bordeaux Rive Droite team features on another page. We hope this presentation attracts your interest. Thank you for your attention.