Château Troplong-Mondot was elevated to Premier Grand Cru of the St.-Emilion appellation in 2006. With almost 70 acres, the estate is one of the largest in St.-Emilion, on the right bank of the Gironde River that bisects Bordeaux.

Luciano Sandrone began making wine in his parents’ garage, and by 1982 his Barolos were being distributed throughout Europe. Today he makes elegant, well-rated wines with the help of his daughter and his younger brother.

Château Canon La Gaffeliere is one of six French wine estates owned by Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg, German aristocrats who were military leaders and winemakers in Germany as early as the 12th century. Robert Parker calls it a “superb” estate.