What are the best wine cellars?

Today, we're going to look at the best wine cellars around the world, and by best we mean the most prestigious, the most beautiful, or those with a historical past that has marked us to the point of including them here.

Although you probably know most of them, you might discover some new ones with our selection below:

• Château Pape Clément (in Bordeaux, France)
• Quintessa (in Rutherford, California)
• Livernano and Casalvento (in Tuscany, Italy)
• Chamonix (to Franschhoek, South Africa)
• Moët & Chandon (in Epernay, France)
• Frescobaldi (Tuscany, Italy)

We deliberately chose to visit 6 different wineries around the world to diversify as much as possible, focusing on our beautiful country of France , but also Italy, which has been gaining in reputation throughout the ages!

Pope Clement's Castle

We begin with a strong historical past: we needed something truly memorable for the best wine cellar in the world. Located in Pessac, Bordeaux, this cellar and production facility is named as such because it once belonged to Pope Clement V himself, and is one of the oldest in France in terms of Grand Cru wines . Indeed, it has been active since 1252, and with its 148 hectares of vineyards , there are also exclusive access tours of the cellar for a luxurious experience in the world of red wine.

Quintessa Cellar

California has something that sets it apart from France: the architecture of its wineries. In this state, you'll find vast estates with extraordinary architecture, as is the case with Quintessa winery in Rutherford. Over 280 hectares with more than 300 meters of cellars to store everything—that's quite something! In addition to this architecture, which offers magnificent views from the sky, they have a wine "laboratory" that allows them to determine the best vintages of the year right on site.

Livernano and Casalvento

A luxurious wine cellar with a history that may surprise many: it's located amidst the battlefields of numerous Italian wars, from which it takes its name, taken from the Romans during their occupation. Today, it's considered one of the best, if not the best, wine cellars in Italy, welcoming numerous guests for "luxury" tastings, weddings , buffets , and gatherings of renowned wine enthusiasts .

Chamonix, the best African winery

We've included this winery on this list primarily because of its stunning scenery and unique setting. South Africa's climate imparts a truly distinctive flavor to the wine, which has earned it worldwide acclaim, especially for its white wines , but also for its reds. Here, the grapes aren't alone: ​​they're literally surrounded by zebras, wildebeest, and more!

Moët & Chandon: champagne!

Of course, we couldn't make a list of the best wine cellars without mentioning the famous Moët & Chandon house, renowned worldwide for its champagnes . They alone own 200 of the 323 crus in the Champagne region, spread across 2,840 hectares for production. Founded in 1743, it's probably the best place to discover for a tasting, or to learn more about the history of this region through its sparkling wine .

Fescobaldi, the Italian style

We simply had to include the Frescobaldi winemakers to round out this list of the best wine cellars: the architecture is so unique and original that it's reminiscent of a true wine museum ! Their modern Mediterranean wine is unique, and they needed a cellar that was at least as unique: it's shaped like a giant ship pointing towards new horizons!

In any case, determining the best wine cellar in the world is complicated because there are far too many choices and factors to consider, such as wine quality, history, tastings , and so on. But one thing is certain: these are among the most important to know! Perhaps you know of one near you that deserves a place here? Let us know in the comments; we read everything!