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The Paquet family’s story began with just 6 hectares of vineyards in Davayé, producing acclaimed Saint-Véran wines that quickly gained international recognition. Over time, the domaine expanded to 30 hectares across 50 plots, and in 2014 the family added holdings in Solutré-Pouilly (Pouilly-Fuissé) and later 10 hectares in Mâcon, broadening their expression of the Mâconnais terroir. Now led by brothers Jean-Baptiste, Mathieu, and Camille, Famille Paquet emphasizes organic and biodynamic viticulture, with a youthful, forward-looking philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. Their wines showcase the diversity of Jurassic limestone and clay soils of the region, reflecting both heritage and a commitment to sustainable excellence.
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The Fichet family has been tied to viticulture for centuries, with records of Stéphus Fichet cultivating vines in 1408. The modern estate was founded in 1976 by Francis Fichet, who boldly withdrew from the village cooperative during a wine crisis to vinify independently. Starting with 11 hectares of vineyards—primarily Gamay and Pinot Noir, with some Chardonnay—Francis quickly earned recognition for the quality of his wines, especially reds. In 1988, his sons Pierre-Yves and Olivier joined, expanding the domaine to 30 hectares and shifting focus toward Chardonnay, the hallmark of the Mâconnais. Today, Domaine Fichet is known for its sustainable viticulture (HVE-certified), with select parcels farmed organically, producing expressive wines that highlight the limestone-rich terroir of Igé and the broader Mâconnais region.
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The Ravaut family began producing wine in Ladoix-Serrigny in 1920, establishing Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut as a cornerstone of the appellation at the northern edge of the Côte de Beaune. Over six generations, the estate has remained entirely family-run, with successive heirs expanding and refining its holdings. Today, Gaston works alongside his children, including Jules, who represents the latest generation, managing 12.5 hectares of vineyards in Ladoix, Aloxe-Corton, and Corton. The domaine is best known for its red wines, which make up about 80% of production, crafted from Pinot Noir with a focus on finesse, balance, and traditional Burgundian methods such as destemming and oak barrel aging. With its deep roots and continuity of family stewardship, Domaine Ravaut Gaston & Pierre has become a respected name in Burgundy, producing wines that capture the elegance of the Corton hillside terroir.
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Established in 1925 by Pierre Gelin, Domaine Pierre Gelin quickly became the leading producer in the small village of Fixin, at the northern edge of the Côte de Nuits. Pierre’s son Stéphen took over in 1969, expanding the estate with parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin, including the monopole Clos de Meixvelle and holdings in Clos Prieur and the Grand Cru Clos de Bèze. Today, Pierre-Emmanuel Gelin, representing the third generation, manages the domaine’s 13 hectares, farming organically and with strong environmental awareness—using natural fertilizers, rainwater recycling, and careful vineyard practices. The estate is particularly renowned for its monopole Clos Napoléon, one of Fixin’s finest Premier Crus, alongside a range of wines from both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With its deep family roots and commitment to sustainability, Domaine Pierre Gelin continues to produce wines that are pure, honest, and expressive of Burgundy’s terroir.
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The Glantenay family established their domaine in Volnay in 1893, laying the foundation for what would become Domaine Georges Glantenay. Over successive generations, the estate expanded its vineyard holdings, including parcels in Volnay, Pommard, Chambolle-Musigny, Monthélie, and Meursault, with some Chambolle vines inherited from the siblings’ grandmother. Georges Glantenay carried the domaine forward before passing it to his son Pierre, who managed the estate until 2013. That year, Pierre’s children, Guillaume and Sarah, representing the fifth generation, assumed leadership—Guillaume overseeing winemaking and Sarah managing operations. Today, the domaine spans about 10 hectares, farmed with lutte raisonnée practices that avoid pesticides and herbicides, emphasizing sustainability and respect for terroir. Their wines, crafted with careful hand-harvesting, sorting, and gentle maceration, are known for finesse, purity, and balance, reflecting both the family’s heritage and a modern commitment to environmentally conscious viticulture.
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The Noëllat family established Domaine Georges Noëllat in Vosne-Romanée in 1920, cultivating vineyards in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious appellations, including Vosne-Romanée, Échezeaux, Grands Échezeaux, and Clos de Vougeot. For decades, Georges Noëllat sold most of his production to négociants, keeping the domaine relatively low-profile compared to his cousin Charles Noëllat, whose holdings later became part of Domaine Leroy. In 2010, the estate entered a new era when Charles Van Canneyt, grandson of Alain Hudelot of Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, took over management. Van Canneyt modernized the domaine, began bottling under its own label, and quickly gained recognition for producing refined, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs that balance elegance and power. Today, Domaine Georges Noëllat is considered one of the rising stars of Vosne-Romanée, combining deep family heritage with a fresh, contemporary vision.
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Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, a prestigious Burgundy producer in Chambolle-Musigny, was founded in the late 1920s as Barthod-Noëllat. Following Gaston Barthod’s takeover in the 1950s, his daughter Ghislaine assumed control in 1999. Known for elegant, age-worthy Pinot Noirs, the estate manages roughly 6-7 hectares of vineyards with 11 different Premier Cru bottlings.
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The wine is among the most reserved in the Barthod cellar, opening with a complex bouquet of wild plums, cassis, and ripe cherries mingled with savory bass notes and a touch of new oak.
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Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, a prestigious Burgundy producer in Chambolle-Musigny, was founded in the late 1920s as Barthod-Noëllat. Following Gaston Barthod’s takeover in the 1950s, his daughter Ghislaine assumed control in 1999. Known for elegant, age-worthy Pinot Noirs, the estate manages roughly 6-7 hectares of vineyards with 11 different Premier Cru bottlings.
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The 2017 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is described as having intense black fruit, cassis, graphite, and earthy aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied with well-structured tannins balanced by lively acidity. Flavors include black cherry, blackberry, and espresso, complemented by hints of licorice, dark chocolate, and cedar. The wine is known for its elegant and refined character, with a long and complex finish.
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Heitz Cellar, founded in 1961 by Joe and Alice Heitz, is a historic Napa Valley winery known for its pioneering role in single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon production. Joe Heitz, mentored by André Tchelistcheff, helped elevate Napa's reputation and was the first to label a wine with a single vineyard name: Martha's Vineyard. In 2018, the Heitz family sold the winery to Gaylon Lawrence, marking a new chapter for the estate.
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The 2017 Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by a vibrant core of ripe red fruit, complemented by earthy notes and a subtle hint of vanilla, all wrapped in elegant French oak. Winemakers highlight its firm tannins and an ability to age well, promising a long and enjoyable drinking experience.
About Winery
Heitz Cellar, founded in 1961 by Joe and Alice Heitz, is a historic Napa Valley winery known for its pioneering role in single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon production. Joe Heitz, mentored by André Tchelistcheff, helped elevate Napa's reputation and was the first to label a wine with a single vineyard name: Martha's Vineyard. In 2018, the Heitz family sold the winery to Gaylon Lawrence, marking a new chapter for the estate.
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A bright and complex bouquet of cherries, beetroot, plums, and dark soil tones, accented by cedar and a smoky top note. On the palate, it is characterized as pure, full-bodied, and "sappy at the core," with fine-grained tannins, excellent focus, and an energetic finish.
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Founded around 1880 by Jacques Lignier in Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Hubert Lignier is a prestigious five-generation Burgundy estate. Hubert Lignier expanded the estate in the 1960s, gaining fame for structured Pinot Noir. After the tragic 2004 passing of winemaker son Romain, Laurent Lignier took over, transitioning the 9-hectare estate to organic/biodynamic practices.
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The 2017 Maison Jean-Claude Boisset Corton-Les Renardes Grand Cru is a refined and mineral-driven expression of Pinot Noir, showcasing a "fine and fresh" character that contrasts with the brawny reputation typical of this appellation. Crafted by winemaker Grégory Patriat with 50% whole-cluster fermentation and 10 months of aging in lightly toasted French oak, the wine displays a bright garnet hue and complex aromas of red berries, whole grapes, fresh tobacco, and peppery spices.
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Founded in 1868 and based in Meursault, Domaine Jacques Prieur is a historic Burgundy estate with an extensive portfolio of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Renamed in 1956 after Jacques Prieur, a co-founder of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, the domaine was purchased in 1988 by the Labruyère family and partners.
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The 2017 Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat Chablis Les Preuses is a highly regarded, classic Grand Cru characterized by intense mineral notes, lemon, lime, and white flowers, with a dense, powerful structure and high, bright acidity. It is described as having a long, persistent finish with hints of white pepper, peach, and crushed rocks.
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Jean & Sébastien Dauvissat is a family-owned Chablis domaine operating since 1899, now run by Sébastien Dauvissat following his father Jean's passing. Based in a 17th-century cellar in Chablis, the estate manages roughly 10 hectares, including Premier Cru (Vaillons, Séchet, Montmains) and Grand Cru (Les Preuses) vineyards, producing about 50,000 bottles annually.
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The 2017 Joseph Drouhin Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is an opulent, brilliantly structured Pinot Noir from the Chambolle side of the appellation. It dazzles with notes of black cherry, raspberry, and violet, perfectly balancing powerful fruit concentration with crisp, elegant Burgundian acidity, and firm tannins that demand patience.
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Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009
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The 2017 Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is a medium-bodied, complex Pinot Noir that utilizes about 40% whole cluster fermentation. It features expressive aromas of dark berry fruit, bergamot, orange rind, and peony. The palate offers sapid, juicy red berry flavors, subtle baking spice, and melting tannins, balanced by a refined structure and a long, expressive finish.
About Winery
Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009
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The 2017 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a structured, medium-bodied Pinot Noir. It offers intense aromas of raspberries, wild cherries, and rich earthy undertones. The palate displays sublime elegance, refined tannins, and lingering fruit persistence, framed by a delicate touch of new oak.
About Winery
Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009
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Elegance and perfection, two of Joseph Drouhin's tenets. The colour is bright and intense. A full palette of aromas reminiscent of stone fruit (cherry, peach, apricot), cocoa, exotic wood (cedar). On the palate, the texture is like silk and velvet. In the aftertaste, the same touch of dark chocolate is in evidence. Extremely long aftertaste
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Maison Joseph Drouhin's short story is one of a family's long and successful journey in Burgundy, starting in 1880 with Joseph Drouhin, a 22-year-old négociant. He established a wine trading house, and the business was later expanded by his son, Maurice, who focused on building a domain with its own vineyards. Robert Drouhin, the third generation, further developed the estate by acquiring Grand Cru vineyards and expanding into Chablis and even Oregon in 1987. Today, the fourth generation, Véronique Drouhin-Boss, is in charge of winemaking in both France and Oregon.
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The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge is a classic, fruit-driven expression of a warm, sunny vintage that brought excellent concentration and structure to Burgundy’s reds. Pouring a vibrant, intense ruby-purple hue, the wine opens with an expressive and welcoming nose defined by succulent red cherry, wild raspberry, and a delicate touch of undergrowth, violet, and soft licorice spice. On the palate, the influence of the 2020 growing season is instantly clear; it reveals a fleshy, juicy texture packed with ripe red berry fruits that carry notable depth. Balanced by a bright vein of natural acidity and framed by refined, ripe tannins, this Pinot Noir maintains a lovely lightness on its feet despite its structural core. It concludes with a medium-long, clean finish accented by a gentle touch of toasty wood and earth, offering a highly elegant and beautifully balanced introduction to the region that is drinking brilliantly now but can easily be cellared over the next three to five years.
About Winery
Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009
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The rarest offering of Insignia in twenty years, 2017 Insignia opens in the glass with heady aromas of mocha, cedar, roasted espresso, blueberry and ripe plum. Fresh and focused with building layers of black cherry, blackberry preserve, spice box and vanilla essence. Plush, velvety texture and seamless tannins culminate in a lengthy, lingering finish.
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a family-owned and operated wine estate with vineyards and wineries in Napa Valley and on the western Sonoma Coast. The winery was founded in 1973 by Joseph Phelps, a successful construction executive and entrepreneur whose early interest in wine led him to establish vineyards on a 670-acre former cattle ranch in Napa Valley. Over the next 42 years Joe became one of the most respected figures in the California wine industry, building Joseph Phelps Vineyards into a critically-acclaimed winery internationally known for its iconic wines and unwavering commitment to quality.
Joe’s son, Bill Phelps, joined the family business in 1998 after a successful career in law, and as Executive Chairman now oversees Joseph Phelps Vineyards with a continued dedication to excellence.
Family owns and farms 425 acres of vines in Napa Valley on nine estate vineyards in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll District, South Napa and Carneros, as well as 100 acres over two vineyards on the western Sonoma Coast. Strategically chosen over many decades, each vineyard has its own personality and brings a different characteristic to our wines. Our commitment to an estate-based model is our way of ensuring consistency and the highest quality we can possibly achieve. Our estate vineyards, paired with select long-term grower relationships, give our winemaking teams unparalleled depth and diversity when it comes to producing Joseph Phelps wines.
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Domaine Lamy-Caillat was established in 2011, when Florence Lamy (daughter of René Lamy of Domaine Lamy-Pillot) and her husband Sébastien Caillat took over vineyards from an elderly neighbor in Chassagne-Montrachet. Starting with just 1.2 hectares of premier cru parcels, they envisioned a micro-domaine dedicated to artisanal winemaking, distinct from the larger-scale production of Lamy-Pillot. Sébastien, who had long been passionate about viticulture, brought meticulous attention to every stage of production—from vineyard care to bottling—emphasizing minimal intervention and precision. The domaine quickly gained recognition for its pure, terroir-expressive wines, crafted in tiny quantities. Today, Lamy-Caillat remains a “secret garden” of Burgundy, admired by collectors and connoisseurs for its uncompromising quality and authentic reflection of Chassagne-Montrachet’s limestone-rich soils.
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The 2017 Maison M. Chapoutier Ermitage “Le Méal” Rouge Bio is a standout Syrah from one of Hermitage Hill’s earliest-ripening parcels. It opens with fresh, lively aromas of crème de framboise, blueberry, and baking spices, accented by touches of vanilla. On the palate, it is generous, silky, and seductive, with glossy black fruit and supple tannins that give it both richness and elegance. James Suckling highlighted its youthful energy, noting flavors of loganberry, black currant, and black cherry, framed by bramble, bay leaf, violet, and earthy notes. Critics praised its balance of power and finesse, with Robert Parker awarding it a perfect 100 points, underscoring its exceptional quality and long aging potential.
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Maison M. Chapoutier is one of the most historic and influential wineries in France’s Rhône Valley, based in Tain-l’Hermitage. The family’s roots in the region trace back to 1808, when the company was first established under the name Calvet et Compagnie. In 1879, Polydor Chapoutier purchased vineyards in Hermitage, marking the true beginning of the Chapoutier wine legacy. By the late 19th century, Marius Chapoutier expanded the business, and in the 20th century, leadership passed through successive generations, including Max Chapoutier. The most transformative era began in the 1990s under Michel Chapoutier, who introduced biodynamic viticulture, a philosophy emphasizing harmony between soil, plants, and environment. Michel also made Chapoutier’s wines globally recognizable by adding Braille labels in 1996, honoring inclusivity. Today, Chapoutier is celebrated for producing some of the Rhône’s most iconic wines, particularly from Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, while remaining a pioneer in biodynamic winemaking.
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It comes from a cooler Russian River site and offers a complex bouquet of red currants, smoked earth, ground pepper, and exotic floral and rosehip notes. Rich, medium-bodied, and seamless on the palate, it's incredibly classy as well as perfectly balanced.
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Kistler Vineyards is a small winery in the Russian River Valley specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Founded in 1978 on the notion that compelling wines of site can and should be made in California. Kistler has been working with their own heritage selection of Chardonnay since the mid-1980s and is known the world over as a single clone Chardonnay house. They plant one heritage selection of Chardonnay across fifteen vineyards, giving rise to eleven vineyard designate Chardonnays. Similarly, Kistler produces four Pinot Noirs; each of these wines is crafted from the two small-clustered, low-yielding clones that were imported from a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, which they began propagating over 20 years ago. Geoff Labitzke, MW, is the National Director of Sales for Kistler Vineyards and will be our guide as we explore five distinct bottlings of Kistler’s highly sought-after wines.
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Offering a transparent and beautifully balanced profile with uniquely fine tannins attributed to the use of an old vertical press. Tasting notes from iDealwine and Vinous highlight a dark red color and a complex bouquet of black plum, raspberry, and spicy floral scents, accented by a subtle "marine element" and hints of leather or undergrowth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky, juicy fruit and refined tannins, leading to a vibrant, fresh finish that showcases the "wild spirit" and high-quality delineation typical of Faure's low-intervention style.
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Founded in 2011 in Meuilley near Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Nicolas Faure is a tiny, high-quality Burgundian estate created from scratch by Nicolas Faure, a former vineyard manager at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Known for "haute-couture" farming, Faure produces limited-production Pinot Noir and Aligoté, treating modest appellations with Grand Cru-level care.
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Olivier Bernstein, originally from a family with a classical music background, entered the wine world after studying viticulture and enology in Beaune. His first venture was in 2002 in Roussillon, where he purchased 8 hectares of vines, but Burgundy remained his true passion. Inspired by a brief period working with the legendary Henri Jayer, Bernstein founded his own micro-négociant domaine in Burgundy in 2007, focusing exclusively on sourcing grapes from top Premier and Grand Cru vineyards such as Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, and Mazis-Chambertin. From the outset, his wines impressed critics for their precision, elegance, and terroir expression, establishing him as one of the most exciting new-generation producers in the region. Today, Domaine Olivier Bernstein produces extremely limited quantities of Pinot Noir, often in rare formats like magnums and jeroboams, which have achieved record auction prices, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in contemporary Burgundy winemaking.
