Since 1880 the Drouhin family has been producing Burgundy wines in the heart of Beaune. Their Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are charming and soft, just like the female winemaker who makes them; Véronique Drouhin. In a wine region with countless plots where some of the most prestigious wines are produced, this successful family keeps their feet firmly on the ground. Frédéric Drouhin: “I say Burgundy is easy: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir...”
In the beautiful Loire Valley, known as the ‘Garden of France’, lies the birthplace of Sauvignon Blanc: Sancerre. In this 45-minute documentary the wine producing Bourgeois family shows their deep-rooted passion for the area, terroir, grape and wines. Making wines since 10 generations the family knows that Sancerre is Sauvignon Blanc at its best but that it’s also still developing.
Since 13 generations, back in 1626, the Trimbach family is dedicated to producing Alsace wines. The family members share their personal drive, family history and the stories of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Wine maker Pierre Trimbach is reputed as a Grand Vigneron by all the top journalists and Alsace wine lovers by producing the most age worthy white wine: Riesling.