REVIEWS
“Chȇne Bleu’s profile is deservedly bigger than wineries with far longer pedigree and success.”
AWARDS & RATINGS
We are encouraged that each of the wines in our Chêne Bleu range has consistently received accolades and awards, with over 150 top recognitions from around the world in the first decade alone. Some Scores & Awards Highlights [PDF]
Press
For small wineries operating off the beaten path, press reviews are vital in spreading the word about our work. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of articles that have mentioned our wines. Additionally, it means a lot to us that sites such as Vivino periodically rate many of our cuvées amongst the top 1% of wines in the world. This feedback enables us to check that we are on the right track. We hope you’ll be inspired to add your own review when you visit us. As a small business we welcome suggestions and comments.
SOME REFERENCE ARTICLES
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL (US)
The world's first -Super Rhône’? “Since the first vintage Chêne Bleu has won a slew of plaudits...this is a long-term project run by serious people. I suspect one is going to be hearing a lot more about them.”
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FT HOW TO SPEND IT
“The wines are exceptional, in every sense of the word. I like them a lot and admire their style and the intelligent, haute-couture approach that has gone into making them.” – Steven Spurrier, Decanter (FT How to spend it).
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POINT DE VUE (FR)
“An haute couture vin de pays like you have never drunk before. An incredibly challenging adventure putting so much passion, energy and intelligence into transforming this Domaine.”
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FT WEEKEND MAGAZINE (UK)
Ventoux – the next hot thing: “Ventoux must be one of the southern French appellations that has changed most in the past 20 years... But no enterprise could be more determinedly focused on quality than Chêne Bleu.” – Jancis Robinson/Financial Times
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THE BUYER (UK)
“Wines that have been awarded Super Rhône status by the world’s top critics… Chêne Bleu does actually match up to the ‘magical’ and ‘inspiring’ bill.”
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NY Social Diary
“…Nicole Rolet was throwing an elegant wine tasting of her biodynamic, award-winning wine. One of many she throws all over the world, to share her spirits and message of sustainable, regenerative growing practices …”
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EFFILEE (DE)
“…we like it when someone tries our wines and says “where does this come from?" It's nothing like they have ever had before…”
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LUXURY BRIEFING (UK)
Wine with Altitude - Sir Eric Peacock samples some of Chêne Bleu's ‘outstanding varietals’ while speaking with Nicole Rolet about how the project is exceeding expectations in the wine world.
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Wine Times (Hong Kong)
“Rhone-tastic Chêne Bleu Wines.... it’s hard to say I was not 'wowed' by these wines as they are truly superb and definitely worth the praise they’ve received from wine critics around the world.”
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HI!! THE SOCIETY MAGAZINE (SRI LANKA)
“...produces award-winning 'haute-couture' wines using natural and biodynamic techniques, hand-picked and recognized internationally for its unique quality and standards.”
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New York Times
“Chêne Bleu...one of the region’s leaders in developing adaptations for cultivation and processing that are regenerative and organic.”
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EN MAGNUM
“Ventoux is undoubtedly the Rhône appellation (of considerable size) that is progressing the fastest, in both colors...a <grand vin>.”
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“Authentic, intelligent, and exquisitely executed.”
