In June, big news shook the Virginia wine world: the Bouygues family, owner of top Bordeaux second growth Château Montrose, bought RdV Vineyards, marking their first acquisition outside of France.
RdV Vineyards, named for the founder Rutger de Vink, stood in as a ‘first growth’ for the state, with a small production of highly allocated wines asking close to £200.
Not only does the deal testify to the triumph of the state’s pursuit of carefully managed Bordeaux varieties, but it also reflects the fine wine market’s belief in the future of Virginia viticulture.