This year, Ghislaine became one of the youngest people in history—and one of very few women—to receive the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole. Awarded by the French ministre d’agriculture to the likes of Jacques Pépin, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Louis Pasteur, and even Kermit Lynch himself, the medal recognizes those who have made and continue to make a significant impact preserving France and its agricultural resources. The award is a particular honor and accomplishment after only 20 years since joining the family’s 500-year-old estate. Ghislaine, however, graciously accepts without any ego

In Provence, old-timers say that Mourvèdre, much like man, is happiest when it can see the sea. It’s not that the grape is demanding about the view from its perch, but rather that to face the sea is to be sheltered from the often harsh and hot winds of the mistral. Offering Mourvèdre such prime real estate speaks volumes on its value and importance. Once considered the noblest grape of the coast, from Nice to Spain, it has seen its home diminished over the years to the environs of Bandol and a few small pockets of resistance sprinkled here and there, notably in the Roussillon. Sadly, the reason is all too familiar