August 15th – Washington, DC — Prestige-Ledroit Distributing announced this month its appointment as the exclusive Mid-Atlantic distributor for Terres Blanches Wine Merchants, the Mid-Atlantic-based leading importer of natural wines from France.
The partnership aligns both companies by combining the strength of Prestige-Ledroit’s Mid-Atlantic relationships and Terres Blanches dedicated and diverse portfolio of emerging wine producers.
Established in 2020 Terres Blanches was founded by Cason Love who fell in love with wine while working as a CPA in Nashville. He quickly pivoted to a career in wine working with a boutique French wine importer. Through his experience he was inspired to start importing, with a sincere focus on small production vignerons who farm ethically and produce authentic and delicious wine. The artisan winemakers work their land ethically and sustainably. The wines are all handmade, produced by the group of passionate winemakers that go a step further than organic and biodynamic methods in both the vineyard and in the cellar.
Tim O’Rourke, DM at Prestige-Ledroit, “Cason’s commitment to finding traditionally made wines from across France is what first attracted us to his portfolio. He represents farmers who speak through their wines—terroir-driven, mostly certified organic or biodynamic, and certainly interesting and delicious. They just happen to be natural. It’s a welcome addition to a category in the wine world that is often confusing and frequently misunderstood. Terres Blanches helps Prestige-Ledroit to clarify many misconceptions surrounding natural wines while introducing our markets to a number of young and extremely talented winemakers.”
The two companies have a shared goal of educating and enlightening the Mid-Atlantic wine community about these dedicated farmers, conscious farming practices, and most importantly, the spirit of the outstanding producers.
About Terres Blanches Wine Merchants
Terres Blanches is a family-owned and operated Wine Importer, focusing on dedicated, small production vignerons, who farm ethically and who produce authentic wines. Each vigneron that Terres Blanches represents has a profound connection not just to their vineyards, but to the diverse flora and fauna that help give life to the vines. These vineyards are active, living ecosystems, and the producers toil daily to ensure that this harmony is not interrupted. The producers all have a shared belief that the best wines come from healthy grapes, grown using Organic or Biodynamic principles, fermented using natural yeasts and crafted in the cellar with minimal inputs.
About Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co.
Prestige-Ledroit, formed after the merger of Prestige Beverage Group and Ledroit Brands in 2016, is the Mid-Atlantic leader in providing distribution of craft spirits and boutique wines from around the globe. Prestige-Ledroit represents a portfolio featuring family-owned and operated producers who are dedicated to the quality and authenticity of their craft. With a commitment to providing remarkable service, Prestige-Ledroit works to broaden the awareness and understanding of exceptional producers in the Mid-Atlantic markets of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware. To learn more, visit www.prestigeledroit.com or find them on social media @prestigeledroit.
