Château Talbot is a Fourth Growth estate with a Third Growth reputation. It is owned by sisters Lorraine Cordier and Nancy Bignon-Cordier. The blend is generally 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

Bollinger is one of France’s most prestigious and historical Champagne estates. It was a famous exporter in the late 19th century, and today is a gold standard for the region. More than 70% of Bollinger’s vineyards are grand cru or premier cru.

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.