Château Beychevelle traces its history to the Middle Ages, when its wine was considered so outstanding it was shipped to England and Germany. The wine still impresses. Robert Parker notes that “Beychevelle wines are generally soft and smooth…”

Tusk Estates is one of Napa Valley’s 21st century cult wines. Founded in 2007 by a trio of entrepreneurs with deep ties to fine food and wine, Tusk produces a mere 150 cases a year. One of the founders is famed French winemaker Philippe Melka.

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.