Le Pianelle is a young winery with a quickly growing reputation for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Found in 2004 by a pair of wine industry, veterans the estate’s flagship wine is Bramaterra, a robust blend of Nebbiolo, Croatina and Vespolina.

The namesake 12th century tower stands in the courtyard. The Kressman family has been managing the estate for four generations, and designed the labels in the 1930s.

Located in the heart of France’s Champagne region, Krug was founded in 1843 by Johann-Joseph Krug, a German immigrant. Still operated by the Krug family, the house specializes in prestige cuvees with traditional, elegant style.