b'CHTEAU HAUT-BLANVILLEESTABLISHED: 1997OWNERS: Batrice & Bernard NivolletWINEMAKER: Bernard NivolletLOCATION: Languedoc, FranceCOMMUNE: Saint-PargoireSIZE OF THE ESTATE: 173 acresBatriceandBernardNivolletfellinlovewiththediversity and quality of the Languedoc, left their previous professions (international banking) and established Chteau Haut-Blanville in 1997 from scratch, parcel by parcel.Theyspecializeinterroir-drivenwinesintheGrsde Montpellier area, located just outside of Montpellier near the Mediterranean coast.Their goal is to bring microclimate, Burgundy-like precision to the Languedoc. They believe these are some of the best terroirs intheworld.Theyworktoillustratethediversitytocreate similar Burgundian-inspired wines with identical composition from the soils, environment and orientation.Blanville currently has 173 acres and they are in the process of building a new winery. The Nivollets are always scouting to acquire more of the regions best parcels.They are neighbors to Domaine Peyre Rose.GrapesfortheRserverangearecarefullyselectedfrom trusted neighboring growers.Sustainable practices are utilized.A Wine Spectator Rising star in the region, featured in the January 2019 issue.Great range of quality. From everyday wines to single parcel tinylots,ChteauHaut-Blanvilledeliverstremendousvalue and quality. 4 tiers of wine: Les Cuves Plaisir, Rserves, Les Blends, Le Clossingle parcel.ThisissomeofthebesteverydayvaluePinotNoirand Chardonnay weve ever tasted in France.27'