Château Cantemerle - Valérie Labadie | La Martinière

“I had lands in Aquitaine. A white castle standing at the edge of the vineyards and woods. A powerful estate like the gravel soil I still feel the warmth of under my fingers, soft like those purple grapes flourishing in the Atlantic winds, majestic like those tall plane trees near my home.” Thus, Baroness Caroline de Villeneuve Dufort, owner of Château Cantemerle in the 19th century, takes us on a journey to discover this wine estate and the grand cru classé in 1855. Throughout this beautiful work, she speaks while the author, Valérie Labadie, tells us the story of this vineyard located in the Haut-Médoc appellation. Nestled in its green setting, Château Cantemerle grandly testifies to the esteem that the successive owners have always held for the place. Between techniques and know-how, the gourmet and elegant dimension of a wine is revealed: its bright color, its persistent bouquet, its supple and vigorous body.

Through the four seasons, the numerous photographs lead us into the vineyards and the cellar as well as into the Cantemerle park. A true botanical enchantment, it contributes to the extraordinary magic that emanates from this terroir and this exceptional wine.

Valérie Labadie is a photographer, author, cinematographer, and documentary filmmaker. Image and writing have been at the core of her work for over fifteen years. She has worked for France 3 and Planète + Thalassa. Passionate about discovery, adventure, and travel, she focuses on human stories and sensitive reporting. She is the author of the beautiful book La Boudeuse, published by Seuil in 2015.

Format: Hardcover
EAN13: 9782732483764
ISBN: 978-2-7324-8376-4
Publisher: La Martinière
Publication Date: 11/09/2017
Collection: Wines & Spirits
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 29.6 x 24.9 x 2.2 cm
Weight: 1360 g
Language: French