Welcome to the Vineyards
Export development and management group supported by talented winegrowers to promote the fruits of their inspiration and the wine tasting culture, once upon a vine offers a very selective range of wines from the Rhône Valley, Provence and Occitania. Our portfolio evolves as we meet and appreciate new talented winemakers and wish to share their creations. Dedicated to providing the international wine trade business with the highest personalized quality service, we will be happy to become your next partner for sourcing an amazing choice of pleasure wines.
Le Club
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Languedoc
Ultreïa 2016
learn moreNestled in a protected natural area located at the foot of the Pic Saint Loup, the estate Mas de Martin is made up of 250 ha of wild scrubland which hosts 300 beehives and encircles 20 ha of vines aged 30 to 80 years and 1,000 olive trees. The buildings date, for the oldest part from the 12th century and the wine cellar is housed in an old 1880 building.
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Southern Rhône
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2022
learn moreLike many of this region’s villages, Beaumes-de-Venise has been producing wine since the Roman times but is unique for the production of sweet fortified wine or ‘vin doux naturel’. Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) wrote: “Muscat has been grown for a long time in Balme and makes wonderful wine.”
Since then the story of Muscat de Beaumes continued to be told: the home of Muscat was supplier to Pope Clement V in Avignon and then the entire kingdom’s nobility, including Henry IV who had a taste for Muscat.
Domaine des Bernardins is a family estate for five generations
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Languedoc
Carignan 2017
learn moreThe 24-hectare vineyard of Mas des Capitelles is in the heart of the AOP Faugères. Old vines of Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grow up on this amazing terroir of altitude (250m), characterized by its southern exposure, its dry climate, its slightly acid soils and the influence on the northern wind.
Today the two brothers Cédric and Brice Laugé, are the proud holders of a ten-generation family know-how in the art of winemaking.
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Southern Rhône
Vacqueyras La Perdrière Red 2016
learn moreDomaine Chamfort nestles in the village of Seguret with as background the famous Dentelles de Montmirail, a majestic natural barrer made of limestone rock planted of greeen oak, Aleppo pine, cedar, olive trees and fragrant herds. Vasco Perdigao, a young talented winemaker acquired the estate in 2010 after spending several years making wine in the steep vineyards of the nothern Côtes-du-Rhône.
Domaine Chamfort covers 27 hectares of vineyard covering four different AOPs – two Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet and Séguret, and two crus Vacqueyras and Rasteau. The vineyard is planted of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne. The vines grow on the hillsides or high plateaus, on soils presenting amazing diversity.
The vineyard benefit from Mediterranean climate where summers are hot and dry. Winters are mild with relatively little rainfall. The Mistral wind can be very strong and blows moisture away, which means sunny blue skies.
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Southern Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2016
learn moreThe Popes in Avignon started developing the vineyards in the 14th century. The vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape became AOC classified in 1935 and today is one of the most renowned Crus, recognized and appreciated by connoisseurs around the globe.
The Domain des Chanssaud belongs to the Jaume family since 1826. We can still find a cellar with thick stone walls adjacent to an ancient building with a spiral staircase, a bread oven, and a sink in stone, identical to those of the Antique Roman Theatre of Orange.
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Southern Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2020
learn moreSince Roman times, Occitania (the actual southern half of France) produces a wide variety of wines recognized and appreciated by international wine connoisseurs. Between the 9th and the 13th century, led by noble lords who shared their political power peacefully, its culture was glorious and flourishing at these times of prosperity: The Troubadours praised courtly love (fin ‘Amor) while the Lenga d'Òc spread in all European’s educated circles. Its sophisticated cuisine is at the origin of many world-famous dishes.
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Provence
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Red 2013
learn moreIn the heart of Provence, Château de Calavon is closely linked to the wine tradition and is among the most important historic vineyards of the Pays d’Aix. This 60-hectare vineyard was first cultivated by the Princes of Orange before being divided up after the French Revolution and slowly reconstructed through the centuries.
The vineyard is all in one block and is lined with forests and hills. It constitutes an ecologic microcosm, preserved and authentic, cultivated to respect nature and the environment.
Property of the Audibert family for five generations that perpetuates the tradition,
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Southern Rhône
Tavel Rosé 2022
learn moreChâteau de Trinquevedel is surrounded by its 32-hectare organic certified vineyard. An elegant 18th-century Bastide acquired during the year 1936 by Eugène Demoulin, the great grand-father of Guillaume the actual landlord and winemaker who keeps the family tradition alive.
The soils of sand and round river pebbles are planted of Grenache, Cinsault and Clairette producing this unique rosé classified Cru in 1936 with fresh scents of red berries, the Tavel, "King of rosés".
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Northern Rhône
Saint-Joseph "Muletiers" 2016 Red
learn moreDomaine Vallet is a property of 11.5 hectares located in Serrières at the edge of the Ardèche in the Northern Rhône. They produce red and white Saint-Joseph and Condrieu.
These wines are easy to drink, enjoyable in their youth, and they reach maturity after 4 to 6 years.
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Published on January 1, 2016
Rhone Valley Wines Fashion Show 2015
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Published on March 2, 2015
Découverte en Vallée du Rhône 2015