France
Le Brun de Neuville is a grower Champagne house tucked away in the Cote de Sézannais, in the southern part of Champagne. Founded in 1963 and now run by a cooperative of passionate grower families, it’s all about crafting elegant, expressive Champagnes, mostly from Chardonnay, which thrives in the chalky soils of the region.
The winemaking team, led by Chef de Caves Christophe Pitois, takes a thoughtful, hands-on approach, blending tradition with precision. Their Champagnes are known for their finesse, freshness, and long ageing on lees, giving them lovely depth and texture. It’s a real community effort, with the growers deeply connected to their land, and every bottle tells the story of this often overlooked corner of Champagne. Le Brun de Neuville might be under the radar, but the wines punch well above their weight—refined, generous, and full of character.
Nestled in the heart of Provence, Cave la Romaine is a historic cooperative founded in 1924, uniting around 180 passionate winegrowers across over 1,400 hectares—from Vaison-la-Romaine to the rolling hills of the Drôme Provençale. This diverse tapestry of terroirs—from pebble-rich clay soils to sandy hillsides beneath the Mistral wind—gives rise to beautifully expressive Côtes du Rhône wines, including IGP Méditerranée, AOP Ventoux, Côtes du Rhône Villages, and even Cru Gigondas.
Inside their spacious, light-filled cellar, their team crafts these wines with meticulous attention and local expertise. More than a winery, it’s a vibrant community: visitors are welcomed through guided cellar and vineyard tours, tasting workshops, bike rides among the vines, and lively seasonal events—from food-paired evenings to concert nights in the courtyard. Every bottle reflects a cooperative spirit—one rooted in terroir, tradition, and hospitality.
