Pénélope Godefroy
France
Leading lady of Right Bank Bordeaux
France
She's fighting to keep her Bordeaux co-op indie - despite the pull of the big Châteaux
64 Ratings
78 Followers
France
His backyard is famous St. Émilion - and his home is classic Bordeaux
113 Ratings
96 Followers
Bruno was born into a Bordeaux wine family, so Bordeaux has been in his heart and soul since day 1. Traditions run strong – when he and his brothers finished school, they returned to the family estate and never left.
Bruno’s parents assumed ownership of their first estate in 1950. Since then, the Fontanas have acquired 14 estates across Bordeaux – including Château Clou du Pin in 1991 (on the hillsides of the Gironde only about 10 miles from famous St. Émilion!) – where Merlot is king. All of the estates are lovingly tended to by Bruno and his family.
With Angels in his corner, Château Clou du Pin and the other estates will not only survive, but thrive. Your support ensures the Fontanas’ place in Bordeaux winemaking history.
France
Born and raised in Left Bank Bordeaux - bringing you Médoc
128 Ratings
61 Followers
A Médoc native in the iconic Left Bank of Bordeaux, Jérôme has been making wine since 1998. He grew up surrounded by viticulture and winemaking at his family’s estate – Château du Moulin Neuf.
He had classic French wine training before interning in Australia – where he studied winemaking in extreme weather conditions. That proved perfect for his return to Château du Moulin Neuf, where he assumed leadership – and learned to expertly adapt to the temperamental climate of Bordeaux.
Jérôme’s roots in the Médoc run deep – from birth until now – so there’s no better winemaker to share with Angels what makes this Left Bank Bordeaux region special.
France
10th generation Champagne supernova - and champion of Pinot Meunier
149 Ratings
125 Followers
Pierre’s been dabbling in all things winemaking since the age of 10 when he would keep an eye on the vineyard and cellar with his father. That’s what you get for being born into Champagne! His dream has always been to continue his family’s wine legacy.
Champagne’s under-the-radar grape, Pinot Meunier, is Pierre’s true passion. Pierre says Meunier packs a bit of extra punch. It requires a little more TLC, but he has what it takes to make extraordinary Champagne from this lesser-known grape. And with your funding, he’s ready to bring this variety to life.
In 2015, La Cave Cairanne was in need of a helping hand. Denis took the job as winemaker and turned this traditional French winery into a modern business that is producing spectacular wines.
As La Cave’s Head Winemaker, Denis turned Cave Cairanne into a thriving winery – and you’re helping him keep that legacy alive. By supporting Denis, you’re supporting the small village of Cairanne and giving its wines the limelight Denis knows they deserve.
For all Denis has achieved, he’s a humble man who simply loves to “make wines that give you easy, uncomplicated pleasure.” Don’t let his laissez-faire attitude fool you – his wines are one of France’s best kept secrets!
France
Provence's golden boy is back on home turf - with Rosé colored glasses
444 Ratings
1,662 Followers
Limoux is the oldest French sparkling wine region in the world — but you’ve probably never heard of it. Baptiste is here to change that.
He’s on this mission with his mother Françoise — who also proudly shares her bubbles with Angels. Together, they’re elevating the incredible wines of their home that they know and love — because they know you will love them, too.
Baptiste is a 7th generation winemaker following his family’s sparkling path — but at his young age, there’s no telling how far this next generation of Limoux will go.
USA
International all-star and former Chief Winemaker for star-studded wineries and famous Napa wines
191,575 Ratings
32,021 Followers
France
Magician of the Minervois, French winemaker extraordinaire
257,540 Ratings
39,432 Followers