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👁️ A bird’s-eye look at Domaine de l’Espigouette, a multigenerational family estate rooted in the southern Rhône Valley.
From the alluvial soils of Plan de Dieu to the rocky terraces of Vacqueyras and Gigondas, the domaine farms a mosaic of terroirs that shape the character and depth of their wines. Sustainable viticulture and close attention to each parcel allow the Vignobles Edmond Latour to produce wines that are both structured and expressive of their origin.
Which appellation from the southern Rhône do you turn to most often — Vacqueyras, Gigondas, or something off the beaten path?
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5 days ago
What does it truly mean to farm biodynamically?
For Claire and Gonzague Lurton, it’s about cultivating harmony between the vine, the soil, and the natural cycles that guide them. Biodynamie goes beyond organic: it treats the vineyard as a living organism, responsive to its environment.
In practice, this means using compost in place of synthetic fertilizers, applying herbal and mineral preparations to strengthen the vines, and aligning vineyard work with the lunar calendar. Biodiversity is encouraged at every level.
According to Gonzague, this approach brings greater energy, texture, and transparency to the wine — allowing the terroir to express itself more precisely, with tension and depth in the glass.
Since 2016, the Lurtons have led three Grand Cru Classé estates — Durfort-Vivens, Haut-Bages Libéral, and Ferrière — entirely under biodynamic viticulture. Few in Bordeaux have made this level of commitment.
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🧐 Do you notice a difference in biodynamic wines? Let us know in the comments!
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2 weeks ago
What happens when a Bordeaux Grand Cru spirit takes root in Sonoma?
You get Acaibo — the result of Claire and Gonzague Lurton’s leap across the Atlantic, guided by curiosity and a love for great terroirs.
Their Trinité Estate offers a truly unique experience in Chalk Hill: where Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc thrive under organic farming… where Sonoma and Bordeaux come together in the glass.
Have you ever tasted the same varietals grown in two different regions?
We’d love to hear your favorite cross-terroir comparisons.
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2 weeks ago
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