Clos Rougeard (Foucault) is a legendary Saumur-Champigny estate with a cult following. Three star restaurants in France compete for small allotments of the Clos Rougeard’s wines, and in the U.S. the estate's wine is rarely available.

Lynch-Bages began with a 17th century love story. An Irishman fell in love with Bordeaux wines and a woman who lived in the village. Together they established the renowned Pauillac estate.

The Incisa della Rocchetta family released its first commercial wine until 1968, when the Tenuta San Guido estate debuted Sassicaia. Sassicaia became an international star when Robert Parker awarded the 1985 vintage with 100 pts.