Women's Day: 5 wine nuggets to savour as a matter of urgency

Discover 5 Exceptional Wines Crafted by Talented Women Vintners

1) Florence Prud’homme, Château de Saincrit

Owner of Château Saincrit since 2003, Florence Prud’homme embodies both courage and talent. Driven by her dream to work in the wine industry, she left her career at Marie Brizard to manage a domain in the AOC Bordeaux Supérieur. A successful venture indeed!

Flagship Wine: “Fougue” AOC Bordeaux Supérieur

This 100% Merlot wine features ripe black fruit aromas and a palate of silky, velvety tannins. It pairs excellently with red meat or chocolate desserts.

2) Château de Pravins, Isabelle Brossard

Isabelle Brossard possesses the perfect attributes for running a vineyard: a deep love for nature and a constant willingness to self-assess. Since 2003, she has completely restored Château de Pravins in Beaujolais, transforming it into an organic vineyard.

Flagship Wine: “Château de Pravins” AOC Beaujolais Villages

The “Château de Pravins” cuvée offers aromas of black fruits and spice notes (pepper, saffron). It’s a delightful wine to enjoy with grilled meats, poultry, or raspberry desserts.

3) Juliette d’Assay, Château de Tracy

At Château de Tracy, Juliette d’Assay pours her heart and soul into her passions. After several years as a photographer for Marie-Claire Idées, she dedicated herself to her other passion: wine. Juliette is the second generation of women winemakers in her family.

Flagship Wine: “Mademoiselle de T” AOC Pouilly-Fumé

Specializing in Pouilly-Fumé, Château de Tracy produces expressive, biodynamically cultivated wines. The “Mademoiselle de T” cuvée features beautiful aromatic persistence with notes of white flowers and citrus. Perfect with a fish in sauce.

4) Valérie Rousselle, Château Roubine

Valérie Rousselle, a self-taught winemaker from Saint-Tropez, leads Château Roubine with a strong business sense and iron will. She has managed the estate for over 20 years and is the founder and president of Les Éléonores de Provence, a charitable association of over 30 “women of wine.”

Flagship Wine: “La Vie en Rose” AOC Côtes de Provence

This rosé, named after the famous Édith Piaf song, boasts floral aromas and a deliciously fruity palate. It pairs beautifully with white meats or a grapefruit salad.

FAQ - Women winemakers

Which women winemakers' cuvées are featured in this selection?

You will find « Fougue » (AOC Bordeaux Supérieur) by Florence Prud'homme, « Château de Pravins » (AOC Beaujolais Villages) by Isabelle Brossard, « Mademoiselle de T » (AOC Pouilly-Fumé) by Juliette d'Assay, and « La Vie en Rose » (AOC Côtes de Provence) by Valérie Rousselle. Each one is fully crafted and vinified by a woman of wine.

Which woman-made wine pairs best with red meat?

The « Fougue » cuvée by Florence Prud'homme, at Château de Saincrit, is a great match. This 100% Merlot wine, with ripe black fruit aromas and silky, velvety tannins, pairs beautifully with red meat or chocolate desserts.

Is there an organic or biodynamic wine in this selection?

Yes. Isabelle Brossard converted the entire Château de Pravins vineyard in Beaujolais to organic farming. Juliette d'Assay's Château de Tracy, meanwhile, grows its Pouilly-Fumé biodynamically.

Which rosé makes a good gift for Women's Day?

The « La Vie en Rose » cuvée (AOC Côtes de Provence) by Valérie Rousselle at Château Roubine is a lovely choice. This rosé, with floral aromas and a fruity palate, pairs perfectly with white meats or a grapefruit salad.

What is the Les Éléonores de Provence association?

It is a charitable association founded and chaired by Valérie Rousselle, who has led Château Roubine for over twenty years. It brings together more than thirty women of wine around solidarity commitments.