News from 3D
• New Rhône vineyard: La Fagotière
The latest addition to the 3D Wines family is in the famous appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
'Winemaking without the work' - the International Herald Tribune extols the virtues of renting a row of vines.
• International Wine Challenge 2008
Record number of medals for 3D Wines at the 2008 International Wine Challenge - the biggest blind tasting in the world.
News from the vineyards
First vintage of Domaine de Colonat's Moulin-à-Vent to be offered to Partners as part of this year's Option.
Domaine Jacob
Savigny-lès-Beaune rouge 2007 and Beaune Premier Cru rouge 2007 from Domaine Jacob featured in June/July edition of Bourgogne Aujourd'hui; Hautes Côtes de Beaune rouge and Hautes Côtes de Beaune blanc Les Larrets selected for a tasting of 2006 vintage in August/September edition. The red Hautes Côtes de Beaune won a Prix d'Excellence and had a big write-up in the local press.
Domaine Désertaux-Ferrand
Our Côte de Nuits-Villages blanc 2006 selected for 2009 Guide Hachette des Vins, the top independent French wine guide.
Second gîte at Domaine Désertaux-Ferrand gives Partners more choice of accommodation; bookings through Gîtes de France.
Maison Lenique
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals for Maison Lenique at International Wine Challenge 2008.
Maison Lenique awarded Silver Medals at both the Concours Général de Paris and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Château Monconseil-Gazin
Silver Medal for our exclusive Blaye 2005 at Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 and it was also one of the best-value Bordeaux reds. Judges' comments: 'Aromatic, oaky nose; good classy oak; long and perfumed palate. Spicy, complex.'
Domaine Lacharme
Wedding celebrations at Domaine Lacharme: Brigitte and Gérard's eldest son, Julien, a guitarist with internationally-acclaimed reggae artist Alpha Blondy, married Amélie on 16th August.
Comte de Lantage
Comte de Lantage champagne selected for 2009 editions of Guide Hachette and Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins.
Domaine de la Madone
Domaine de la Madone's Trophy at 2007 International Wine Challenge caused such a stir in the appellation that the mayor arranged for a banner celebrating the event to be erected at the entrance to the village of Fleurie for tourists to see.
Château Mongravey
Silver Medal for Château Braude Fellonneau at Decanter World Wine Awards 2008. Judges' comments: 'Soft, silky tannins; pure rich fruit. Good balance, well made. Soft, spicy fruit aromas.' The same wine was also awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.