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Sant Armettu | The Corsican Estate that Won our Hearts

Sunshine, the quintessentially Mediterranean wild, herby scrubland garrigue, and a charming accent greet us in Sant Armettu. Let's take a closer look at the family-owned and run estate which, quite simply, charmed us. The Story Sant Armettu Taking its name from the hermit saint Armettu, who was known for his healing powers and knowledge of plants and botanicals.  Attracted by the sunshine and the potential of the soil, Lucien Seroin and his son Paul created the estate in 1964. For thirty years, the grapes supplied the cooperative cellar of the town of Sartène,…

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The most expensive wines of the year…so far! Bordeaux Edition

Continuing our series of auction rankings of the first six months of 2022, this time we're looking at the most expensive Bordeaux wines. This year's ranking reveals some surprises and confirms that even in the Bordeaux region, top spots are ever-evolving... Ranking Colour Wine Name and bottle size Hammer Price (equal to one standard bottle size, 75cl) 1 Rouge 1 Bouteille Petrus 2000    € 5,332 2 Rouge 1 Bouteille Château Le Pin 2000     € 4,464 3 Rouge 1 Bouteille Château Palmer 3ème Grand Cru Classé 1961     € 4,092 4 Rouge…

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