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Situated between Chablis and Champagne in the Aube department, Pays d’Othe (Othe meaning forest) boasts a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, dense woodlands, ancient orchards, and traditional farms. La Ferme D’Hotte is a family-owned cidery, now overseen by Gérard Hotte together with his son, Théo, and his wife, Corinne. Gérard inherited the farm from his father and chose to specialise in apple cultivation and craft cider-making. While many growers in the region turned to popular Normandy apple varieties, Gérard remained dedicated to preserving and replanting traditional apple varieties from Pays d’Othe. Today, the Hotte estate cultivates over 60 apple varieties, comprising of both centuries-old orchards inherited from Gérard’s father and newly planted trees.

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The Oddo family is dedicated to selecting the finest terroirs and collaborating with partners across France’s most renowned appellations. Their journey began with Domaine Oddo – Vallon des Glauges in 2015. Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles Massif, the estate spans a breathtaking landscape, linking Eyguières to Baux-de-Provence and extending from Mont Menu to the Tour des Opies. Their Organic Certified Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé, is a classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Counoise, this pale pink rosé boasts an aromatic bouquet of vibrant red fruits, citrus and nectarine, the palate is crisp, and refreshingly vibrant. With passion, innovation, and a deep respect for nature, the Oddo family strives for excellence through contemporary and environmentally friendly winemaking.

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From the small village of Le Piton—meaning “the peak”—perched at an altitude of 312 metres above sea level with breathtaking views over the vineyard, emerges this small-batch project from two entrepreneurial families, Oddo and Jolivet. They cultivate eight hectares of Sauvignon Blanc in the single commune of Sancerre, which has been farmed organically since they took over the site. Le Piton Sancerre is complex, remarkably focused and linear, with that distinctive flinty minerality that defines the classic character of this special terroir.

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Meroi work with some of the best low-yielding vineyards in Buttrio, Friuli Colli Orientali. Established in the early twentieth century by Domenico Meroi, this family-owned winery has passed through generations. Today, Domenico’s great-grandson, Paolo Meroi, continues the estate’s winemaking tradition, overseeing its expansion to 19 hectares in the Buttrio hills and ushering the estate into a new era with an emphasis on purity and freshness. The quality is exceptional, and we are positive these wines are destined for greatness.

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Devoted in equal parts to wine, art, and nature, Artelium Wine Estate is the brainchild of Mark Collins and Julie Bretland. Previously both working in the tech industry, they left their careers to pursue a more hedonistic lifestyle. Unable to commit to just one of their three great passions, they decided to combine them—thus, Artelium was born, a space for people to come together and enjoy wine and art in a beautiful natural setting. Set amidst the stunning Sussex Downs, Artelium cultivates 65 hectares of impeccably managed, estate-grown grapes. These are serious wines of depth and complexity, exhibiting impeccable balance and the signature acidity characteristic of this terroir.

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Domaine Jean-Luc Mouillard is a family run winery in the Jura region of Eastern France. Located between Burgundy and the Swiss border, Jura is France’s smallest wine region and is home to some of the country’s most distinctive wines. They use local techniques, such as sous voile, meaning “under a veil” which involves a layer of yeast developing on the surface of the wine during maturation and not topping the barrels like you would normally to get an oxidative style wine. Combining tradition, innovation, and a focus on terroir, Domaine Jean-Luc Mouillard wines are really something unique and special, they show great fruit concentration, minerality and fantastic length.