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When our clients, Claire and Brian, made their way to Alsace, they knew they were in for a treat. At Les Vignobles Ruhlmann, they were warmly welcomed by the ever-gracious Laurence Ruhlmann, who personally gave them an exclusive tour of the vineyard. From learning about the intricate winemaking process to exploring the lush vines 🍇 under the Alsatian sun, every moment was a testament to the passion and heritage that defines the Ruhlmann family. The highlight, of course, was the tasting 🍷—a symphony of flavors that captured the terroir of Alsace in every sip. 🍾 And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Laurence sent us photos 📷 of Claire and Brian enjoying their visit. Et voilà! A picture-perfect moment to treasure. ☎️ If you would like to know more about our wines, buy or distribute them, contact me at jp@bbrimports.com I am Jean-Philippe Guy, owner of BBR Imports in Houston, Texas. Antoine Schutz Famille Ruhlmann-Schutz #FrencCountryWines #Houston #Austin #Texas #familyowned #directimport #bestwinemaker #bestwhitewine #Alsace #FrenchWineNearMe

Congrats to our clients, Olamaie (1 star) , Barley Swine (1 star) , Odd Duck (Bib Gourmand) in Austin , Musafeer (1 star) and Killen's (Bib Gourmand) in Houston

🇫🇷 🇺🇸 Avec l’élection de Donald Trump et la possibilité de nouveaux droits de douane sur les produits européens, notamment les vins français, les importateurs, les sociétés de transport et les viticulteurs français s’inquiètent, à juste titre, de l’impact sur les consommateurs et les entreprises américaines en général. Collaborer pour réduire ces impacts pourrait profiter à toutes les parties. Pourrions-nous établir une plate-forme collaborative de discussion, explorer des mesures conjointes de réduction des coûts (telles que des négociations avec des partenaires de fret 🚚 ) et envisager des solutions de financement telles que des programmes de paiement prolongés ? Nous pourrions accomplir tellement de choses en travaillant ensemble. Une approche proactive et unie combinant réduction des coûts et marketing stratégique pourrait atténuer considérablement l’effet des droits de douane sur les importations de vins français aux États-Unis. En unissant nos forces tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement – des viticulteurs aux transporteurs en passant par les importateurs – nous pourrions mieux protéger les consommateurs américains d'une hausse des prix, tout en soutenant les producteurs de vin français 🍇. Ces mesures pourraient contribuer à créer un système plus solide et plus résilient pour résister aux pressions des nouveaux tarifs. J'attends avec impatience vos commentaires !

🇺🇸 With Donald Trump’s election and the possibility of new tariffs on European products—including French wines—importers, transportation companies, and 🍇French winemakers are understandably concerned about the impact on U.S. consumers and business overall. Collaborating to reduce these impacts could benefit all parties. Could we establish a collaborative platform for discussion, explore joint cost-saving measures (such as negotiating with freight partners), and consider financing solutions like extended payment programs? There’s so much we could accomplish by working together. A proactive, united approach that combines cost-cutting, lobbying, and strategic marketing could significantly mitigate the effect of tariffs on French wine imports to the U.S. By joining forces across the supply chain—from winemakers to transporters to importers 🚚 —we could better protect U.S. consumers while supporting French wine producers. These steps can help create a stronger, more resilient system to withstand the pressures of new tariffs. 💰 #tariffs #frenchwines #solution #discussion #proactive #collaboration

Congrats to Hervé and Delphine! Way to start the week! We currently carry their 2018 but tasted the 2021 this summer when we visited them in Vérac. And yes it was incredible! ☎️ If you would like to know more about our wines, buy or distribute them, contact me at jp@bbrimports.com I am Jean-Philippe Guy, owner of BBR Imports in Houston, Texas. Hervé Lhuillier Delphine BLANC-LHUILLIER #Decanter #ChâteauFleurHautGaussens #Millésime2021 #vintage2021 #VinDeBordeaux #Bordeaux #fleurhautgaussens #wineprofesionnel #90points #BordeauxSuperieur #Familyowned #FrenchCountryWines #DirectImport

We are in complete agreement when Bettane and Desseauve write of Marie Elodie: "Almost twenty years now that Marie-Élodie has been taking care of this area which bears her name (MEZ are her initials). From its first vintage in 2006, it has invariably retained its attention to detail, a pronounced taste for the vinification of its Gamays using whole harvests and the constantly reaffirmed desire to offer wines respectful of their origin, now in finesse and purity. With three high-class wines presented in recent years (Château Gaillard in Morgon, La Dot and Mademoiselle M. in Fleurie), she is increasingly establishing herself as one of the great winegrowers of Beaujolais and our country." The harvest is almost over, it is time for cap punching... Listen to the lovely noise of the indigene yeasts. ☎️ If you would like to know more about our wines, buy or distribute them, contact me at jp@bbrimports.com I am Jean-Philippe Guy, owner of BBR Imports in Houston, Texas. @clos_de_mez #fermentationalcoolique #mes_petites_levures #organicwine #vintage2024 #Fleurie #RhoneAlpes #Beaujolais #Harvest2024 #WomanWineMaker #Gamay #bettanedesseauve #france #closdemez #wine #beaujolais #vin #redwine #whitewine #winetasting #instawine #instagood #foodandwine #FrenchCountryWines #FrenchWinesInTexas

🍇 Our winemakers are superstars! This time it is Domaine Wunsch et Mann in Alsace! 🎉  Great article from Pascal KIEFFER and Vineonews ! In the Alsatian wine landscape, Domaine Wunsch & Mann has established itself as a key player. Founded in 1948 by Joseph Mann and Joseph Wunsch, this family estate today extends over 17 hectares around Wettolsheim. During the harvest, brothers Maxime and Thierry, representatives of the fourth generation, opened the doors 🚪 to their world to us, sharing their vision, their challenges and their attachment to organic farming. A family heritage and sustainable management Domaine Wunsch & Mann perfectly illustrates the evolution of a family winery, capable of adapting to current challenges. Extending over 17 hectares of vines, mainly in Wettolsheim, this estate is distinguished by its local roots. A key element of the estate’s management is its commitment to organic farming. Since 2008, the estate has been certified organic, after a transition that began more than 15 years ago. Maxime explains that this choice arose naturally, in response to environmental awareness and the desire to produce healthier wines, both for consumers and for the soil. Respect for nature is at the heart of their approach, including practices such as the use of herbal teas to care for the vines and working according to lunar cycles 🌕 . 2024 vintage, between vigilance and hope The 2024 harvest loomed large with many uncertainties. “It’s a vintage that could scare us,” confides Thierry. The memory of the year 2021, marked by a difficult climate with lots of rain 🌧 and cool temperatures, is still present. However, winegrowers have learned lessons and anticipated climatic challenges. “We were more vigilant this year,” he adds. The first signs are encouraging: “The harvest is generous and the yields are there,” rejoices Maxime. The acidity and maturity are well balanced, promising an aromatic and fresh vintage, typical of great Alsatian wines. The impact of organic on the quality of wines. 🍷 The adoption of organic farming has transformed the quality of the estate's wines, although the effects are not immediate. “We didn’t see the difference right away,” explains Maxime. The first years were marked by a drop in yield, because tillage stressed the vines. But over time, the vines developed deeper roots, resulting in wines with more salinity and increased drinkability. A promising future Beyond the harvest, the estate is a lively place, marked by meetings and a passion for wine. Maxime and Thierry, with their contemporary vision and their sensitivity to environmental challenges, embody a new generation of Alsatian winegrowers determined to preserve and enrich the family heritage. #Alsace #Alsacerocks #harvest #harvest2024 #wine #whitewine #chasselas #riesling #gewurztraminer #pinotgris #muscat #cremant #pinotnoir #grandcruhengst #familyowned #bio #organic #wettolsheim #frenchwineintexas #winestorenearme #frenchcountrywines

🎉 Un nouveau bébé pour la famille Ruhlmann - Schutz: Le Crémant Solera Ce vin est d'un équilibre remarquable. La bulle est très fine, elle apporte cette petite touche pétillante 🍾 , mais sans dénaturer l'assemblage (Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris) qui est à la base. Les saveurs sont là, et sans se creuser la tête à chercher ce qu'elles vous rappellent, vous pourrez juste apprécier ce crémant lors d'une belle occasion, à tout moment du repas, parce qu'il accompagne à merveille poisson, brioche, et même glace vanille. Comme le disait Serge Dubs en aparté : "Avant, les bons crémants valaient les mauvais champagnes 🥂, aujourd'hui, les bons crémants valent les bons champagnes." - Sebastien Ruffet 🎉 A new baby for the famille Ruhlmann - Schutz: The Crémant Solera This wine is remarkably balanced. The bubble is very fine, it brings this little sparkling touch, but without distorting the blend (Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris)which is at the base. The flavors are there, and without racking your brains to look for what they remind you of, you can just enjoy this crémant on a special occasion, at any time of the meal, because it goes wonderfully with fish, brioche, and even vanilla ice cream. As Serge Dubs said in an aside: "Before, good crémants were worth bad champagnes, today, good crémants are worth good champagnes." - Sebastien Ruffet ☎️ If you would like to know more about our wines, buy or distribute them, contact me at geny@bbrimports.com I am Genevieve Guy, co-owner of BBR Imports in Houston, Texas. Jean Philippe Guy Antoine Schutz Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann #Alsace #Alsacerocks #alsacewines #Vindalsace #Cremant #iscremantbetterthanchampagne #Bubbles #bulles #pinotblanc #riesling #auxerrois #pinotgris #lees #lattes #familyowned #3generation #hev #dambach #familyaffair

It has been a challenging year for winemakers all over France 🇫🇷 . In Jura, heavy rains 🌧 and a late frost in April have taken their toll, making the growing season particularly difficult. Domaine Bourdy began their harvest 🍇 a few days ago. While the overall quantities will be smaller this year, there’s no need to worry—there will still be plenty of wine making its way to us here in Texas! 🤠 Hang in there Laura, we are cheering 📣 for you and your team, and wish we could send you some heat and sun! ☀ ☎️ If you would like to know more about our wines, buy or distribute them, contact me at geny@bbrimports.com I am Genevieve Guy, co-owner of BBR Imports in Houston, Texas. @Domaine Bourdy @laurabourdy Jean Philippe Guy #vendanges2024 #harvest #harvest2024 #jura #jurawines #chardonnay #pinotnoir #Poulsard #Trousseau #Savagnin #organic #familyowned #16thgeneration #chateauchalon #chateauchalonaoc #oakbarrels #whitejura #redjura #vinjaune #manualharvest #oak #stainless #frenchwine #frenchwinenearme #juraiwneintexas #Arlay

Fantastic work, Audrey! Your passion and expertise as the owner and winemaker of Domaine du Banneret truly shine through in this lovely video. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of the magic behind your wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Keep up the amazing work! ☎️ If you would like to know more about our wines, buy or distribute them, contact me at geny@bbrimports.com I am Genevieve Guy, co-owner of BBR Imports in Houston, Texas. #harvest2024 #Rhonevalley #Rhonewines #redwine #Frenchwine #blend #familyowned #womanwinemaker #bio #organic #chateauneufdupape #chateauneufdupapewine #aoc #provence #instawine #winestagram #vino #winelover #winewinewine #winetime #whitewine #whitewinelover #vigneron #paca #provencefrance #provencelifestyle #vintage2024 #vendanges #winemaking #frenchwinesinTexas #winestorenearme