A Second Growth Bordeaux, Cos d’Estournel is prized the world round. The estate has changed hands several times since its founding in the 18th Century, but it continues to climb in excellence.
Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most venerable domaines in Burgundy. It was founded in 1731 as a textiles company, but by 1750 it was also acquiring vineyards and producing wine. Today it is owned by Joseph Henriot, the Champagne house.
Château Cheval Blanc is a Premier Grand Cru Classe A of St.-Emilion. Cheval Blanc won medals at prestigious international exhibitions in London and Paris in the mid-19th century and those medals are still depicted on Cheval Blanc bottle labels.