What does it take to keep a family name alive for nearly four centuries in the same valley, on the same hills, with the same grapes — and still have something new to say?

Welcome to Tedeschi Wines. One of the oldest family estates in Valpolicella, with roots stretching back to the 17th century and a philosophy that has never confused age with complacency. And meet Riccardo Tedeschi — the winemaker who inherited not just a name, but a restlessness. Because his father used to say a bad vintage is when you have no new idea.

In this episode, Pierre sits down with Riccardo to explore one of Italy's most quietly compelling wine stories. We talk terroir, elegance, and why Valpolicella is so much more than Amarone. We unpack the white wine nobody saw coming, the single vineyards competing with the best of Chianti, and the house philosophy that puts finesse and freshness at the centre of a region famous for power. We talk about a family that owns its land, builds its own walls, and refuses to stop asking questions.

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What if the most elegant wine in Bordeaux doesn't announce itself at all — it simply holds the entire room?

Welcome to Château Haut-Bailly. A Pessac-Léognan estate with vines over 120 years old, three perfect 100-point scores from three different critics, and a philosophy that has never chased power — only finesse. And meet Véronique Sanders, the woman who has led this iconic château for over two decades with the quiet confidence the wine itself is known for.

In this episode, Pierre sits down with Véronique to explore one of Bordeaux's most storied and beloved estates. We talk terroir, elegance, and why Pessac-Léognan is the true soul of Bordeaux. We unpack the legendary 2016 vintage, the language of silky tannins, and what it really means to make a wine with nothing too much and nothing missing. We discuss a region in full renaissance — and why the world is finally paying attention.

Bordeaux. Pessac-Léognan. Château Haut-Bailly. Bordeaux wine. Finesse. Terroir. Fine wine. Classified Bordeaux.

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What if the most exciting white grape in the world has been hiding in plain sight, just south of Barcelona?

Meet Xarel·lo. Mineral, textural, age-worthy, and criminally underrated. And meet Joan Cusiné, co-owner of Parés Baltà, a biodynamic estate in the Penedès with roots going back to 1790, where wine is never complicated and never a punishment.

In this episode, Pierre sits down with Joan to explore one of Catalonia's most compelling wineries. We talk terroir, altitude, and why the Mediterranean makes all the difference. We dig into biodynamic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and the radical idea that great wine starts in the soil, not the cellar. We unpack the three pillars of the Parés Baltà range, from everyday drinking to rare single-vineyard Microcuvées. And we make the case, loudly, that premium Cava deserves a seat at the world's best tables.

Penedès. Xarel·lo. Biodynamic wine. Cava. Spanish wine. Organic winemaking. Catalonia.

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