The Castle Grounds SAUTERNES, FRANCE: A view of the Château from the vineyards surrounding Château d’Yquem in Sauternes, an appellation

Full clusters POMEROL, FRANCE: Fully ripe Merlot clusters hang ready for harvest at Chateau Pétrus in Pomerol, on Bordeaux’s Right

Steady Hands PAUILLAC, FRANCE: Harvest by the steady hands of a seasoned worker at Château Lafite Rothschild, which has been

Fresh Froth SAINT-ÉMILION, FRANCE: Fresh Cabernet froths vivid ruby in a tank at Chateau Cheval Blanc. Cheval Blanc, which means

Shapes in the Mist MARGAUX, FRANCE: Morning mist lies heavy on winter-bare trees and a pond at Chateau Margaux. Margaux

The Forever Row POMEROL, FRANCE: The sun dramatically highlights clouds after a rainstorm above one very long row of vines

Knuckles PESSAC, FRANCE: Layers of growth unfold at the curves of an old vine, like the knuckles of an ancient

Forest of Light SAUTERNES, FRANCE: The setting sun shines through trees on the grounds of Château d’Yquem in Sauternes, an

Waiting for the Wind GIRONDE, FRANCE: The estate’s famous windmill catches the evening light above Chateau Ausone in Gironde on

Around the Bend SAINT-ÉMILION, FRANCE: The curve of the modern building designed by Christian de Portzamparc for Chateau Cheval Blanc

The Big House and the Tower PAUILLAC, FRANCE: The chateau and its namesake tower stand out against the bright evening

The Skies Above Margaux MARGAUX, FRANCE: The skies are luminous over the vineyards and gravelly clay soils of Chateau Margaux.

Fresh Berries POMEROL, FRANCE: Drops of morning dew glisten on ripening Merlot in Pomerol, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Known for

A Break in the Storm SAUTERNES, FRANCE: A break in the storm clouds lets evening sunlight fall on the vineyards

River of Light POMEROL, FRANCE: The setting sun illuminates the lane in front of Chateau Pétrus in Pomerol, on Bordeaux’s

Sun, Storm, Moon MARGAUX, FRANCE: The light of the setting sun illuminates passing storm clouds and the full moon over

Somewhere Under the Rainbow SAINT-ÉMILION, FRANCE: Under the full arc of a rainbow lies the curve of the roof designed

A Full Load POMEROL, FRANCE: A harvest worker dumps a load of perfectly ripe Merlot into the hopper at Chateau

A Window to the Past SAUTERNES, FRANCE: The setting sun casts shadows across the old walls and windows of Château