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The story of Domaine Ramonet began in the 1920s, when Pierre Ramonet (1906–1994) established the estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, quickly gaining a reputation for producing some of Burgundy’s most distinctive white wines. Pierre’s dedication to terroir and his unique personality made him a legendary figure in the region. After his passing, the domaine was carried forward by his grandsons Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet, with Jean-Claude now firmly at the helm. Today, the next generation—including Noël’s sons Michaël and Pierre-François, and Jean-Claude’s daughter Anne-France—are actively involved, ensuring continuity of the family’s vision. The domaine’s holdings include prestigious parcels such as Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, alongside numerous premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet. Known for wines that often start shy but blossom with time in the glass, Domaine Ramonet remains a benchmark for age-worthy, terroir-driven Chardonnay, admired by collectors and critics worldwide.
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Held up to the light, La Grande Dame 2012 reveals a beautiful, golden robe that sparkles brightly. This solar vintage, while elegant and precise, offers fresh minerality with light floral notes of jasmine and acacia on the nose, which evolve into fruity notes of pear and clementine. As for the first sip, it envelops the palate with a delightfully subtle, silky texture.
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Veuve Clicquot, now one of the largest Champagne Houses, was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot under the label "Clicquot". After establishing the brand throughout Europe, Russia and the United States, Philippe was joined by his son, François Clicquot, at the head of the House in 1798. Seven years later, following his untimely death, François’ young widow, Barbe Ponsardin, took over the family business at just 27 years old. The House would subsequently be renamed in her honor: ‘Veuve Clicquot’ means ‘The Widow Clicquot.’
Winemaker Notes
This blend of the vineyard’s 12 prize clones yields a wine of complexity and completeness, the culmination of a far-reaching journey. This wine possesses a beautiful ruby color with aspects of garnet. Vibrant aromas of red cherry, strawberry and raspberry mingle with layers of crushed violet and rose petal, fresh mint and forest floor. New French oak adds even greater complexity with hints of vanilla bean and toasted bread. The entry of the wine is supple and generous and balances with its firm structure. A harmonious blend of the site’s diverse clones, a panoply of red fruits unfurls on the palate with an emergence of cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry, framed by silky tannins and lifted by bright acidity and mineral undertones. This is a restrained, concentrated wine that opens magically with each sip. The complexity of floral notes and wild red berries lingers on the palate with a lasting finish.
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Wayfarer is the manifestation of a remarkable place, masterful winemaking, and the drive to go to extremes to create something truly exceptional.
After nearly 30 years as an acclaimed Napa Valley vintner, Jayson Pahlmeyer became increasingly entranced by the wines of Burgundy. “Every oenophile eventually gravitates to the wines of Burgundy,” he says. In the early 1990s, Jayson began seeking out the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in the world.
A close friend, legendary French wine importer Martine Saunier, had located two parcels for sale in Burgundy – Clos de la Roche, a Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyard in Côte de Nuits Grand Cru, and Corton Vergennes, a Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyard in Corton. His winemaker, Helen Turley, was to make the wine with the hands-on assistance of the renowned Michel Niellon at his Chassagne-Montrachet winery. However, just after the papers were signed, the deal was nullified by an obscure Burgundian real estate clause that permitted last-minute alternative offers.
Though these iconic vineyards faded from his dreams, Jayson knew that, eventually, the perfect site would present itself. He just didn’t realize it would be six years later in the remote hills of the Sonoma Coast at a small farm called Wayfarer.
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Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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Domaine Billard-Gonnet is a family estate in Pommard, Burgundy, with roots stretching back several generations, known for producing classic Pinot Noir wines that reflect the character of the Côte de Beaune. The domaine was established in the mid-20th century and expanded under successive generations of the Billard and Gonnet families, who merged their vineyard holdings to create a unified estate. Today, the domaine cultivates parcels across Pommard, Volnay, and Beaune, with a focus on traditional viticulture and careful cellar practices that emphasize terroir expression. Their wines, particularly from Pommard’s prestigious crus, are admired for their structure, depth, and aging potential, making Domaine Billard-Gonnet a respected name among Burgundy producers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2013 Matriarch, which may well be the finest Matriarch made to date, could easily stand on its own as a single-vineyard offering. Made from the odds and ends of the single-vineyard wines, nevertheless this is pretty great wine, and I joked with the winemaking team that maybe their selection process was too draconian. Dense purple, with notes of mulberry, blackberry, chocolate, cocoa and espresso, the wine is dense, full-bodied, opulent, and a total hedonistic turn-on.
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Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines of BOND vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley's finest terroirs. From the more than eighty vineyards we have worked with over the past quarter century, we have slowly and vigilantly selected five sites. BOND became our covenant and shared commitment to produce only the best expression of the land. By way of this valuable experience, we had the opportunity to identify select properties that we felt had the potential to define the ‘Grand Crus’ of Napa Valley. These small hillside Cabernet vineyards, ranging in size from 7 to 11 acres, became the basis for the wines of BOND.
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Bouchard Père et Fils, one of Burgundy’s oldest and most prestigious wine houses, was founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, originally a cloth merchant who soon turned to wine trading. His son Joseph began acquiring vineyards in 1746, and by 1785 the firm adopted the name “Bouchard Père et Fils.” Over the centuries, the domaine expanded to become one of Burgundy’s largest landholders, now owning about 130 hectares, including 12 hectares of Grand Cru and 74 hectares of Premier Cru. In 1820, the family purchased the historic Château de Beaune, whose underground cellars still serve as an exceptional aging site. After remaining in family hands for over 250 years, the estate was sold in 1995 to Joseph Henriot, who modernized operations, and in 2022 it became part of Artémis Domaines, the wine group of François Pinault. Today, Bouchard Père et Fils continues to balance tradition and innovation, producing highly regarded wines that showcase Burgundy’s finest terroirs.
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The 2013 Famille Carabello-Baum Nuits-Saint-Georges is a Pinot Noir reflecting a challenging, cool, and wet Burgundian vintage, resulting in a wine with high acidity, focused red fruit, and structure. Expect a classic, savory style with notes of redcurrant and black cherry, likely featuring soft tannins from meticulous, low-intervention winemaking.
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In 2014, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum and his family (Famille Carabello-Baum) purchased the historic Château de Pommard in Burgundy, France, becoming the first Americans to own a winery in the region. They became the fifth family in 300 years to steward the estate, focusing on converting the 20-hectare Clos Marey-Monge vineyard to biodynamic farming and elevating their wines.
Winemaker Notes
Dense purple color. The wine has a powerful aroma with notes of violets, blackberries, currants, licorice and chocolate. Balanced taste of dark fruit, soft vanilla and nuts. Juicy with velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish.
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Chateau Langoa-Barton, 3rd Classified Growth, was the first of the two Bordeaux wine estates bought by Hugh Barton in the 1820s, the other being Leoville-Barton, 2nd Classified Growth.
Hugh Barton was a descendant of an Irish family which settled in Bordeaux in the 18th century and which has a long and distinguished history in the region's wine trade. Both properties are still family-owned and run and together represent the longest tradition of unchanged ownership in the Medoc. Anthony Barton is the current proprietor but is gradually passing the reins to his daughter Lillian. Langoa Barton has 20 hectares of vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 21% and Cabernet Franc 8%) lie on gravelly-clay soils. Vinification includes 18 months' maturation in oak barriques (50% new). Langoa Barton is vinified and matured in exactly the same way as Leoville-Barton and any difference between them must be put down to variations in the soils and exposure of their respective vineyard blocks.
Both Langoa and Leoville wines are models of typical St Julien restraint and elegance, and Anthony's fair pricing policy, always with an eye to the long term has won him many loyal friends amongst his customers. For years, Langoa Barton was considered slightly lighter and more forward than Leoville. However, in the last decade it has become noticeably deeper in colour and richer and more concentrated on the palate. Langoa Barton is now often the equal of Leoville.
Winemaker Notes
This wine has a lot of class and elegance, along with firm tannins that show how well it will age. It is dark and concentrated, the black fruits still developing under the solid structure
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Château Haut-Bages Libéral, a Fifth Growth estate from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, was founded in the 18th century by the Libéral family on the Bages plateau in Pauillac. Over time, its vineyards came to border prestigious neighbors like Château Latour and Château Pichon Baron, and much of its wine was historically exported to Belgium and the Netherlands. Today, under Claire Villars-Lurton’s management, the estate is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon–driven wines and commitment to organic and biodynamic practices.
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Domaine Coche-Dury, based in Meursault, Burgundy, is one of the most revered producers of white Burgundy. The estate was founded in the 1920s by Léon Coche, who purchased vineyard plots and initially sold grapes to négociants while bottling a small amount himself. In 1964, his son Georges Coche took over his share of the vineyards, expanding holdings and strengthening the domaine. Georges’s son Jean-François Coche assumed control in 1973, and with his wife (whose surname, Dury, was added to the domaine’s name), he transformed Coche-Dury into a cult estate. Known for meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and precise winemaking, Jean-François elevated the domaine’s reputation to global acclaim, especially for its Chardonnay from Meursault, Corton-Charlemagne, and other Côte de Beaune sites. In 1999, the domaine suffered a notable setback when a helicopter crash damaged part of its Corton-Charlemagne vines, but it continued to thrive. Today, Jean-François’s son Raphaël Coche has joined the estate, ensuring continuity of its legendary style and status as one of Burgundy’s most sought-after producers.
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Domaine Denis Mortet traces its roots to 1956 when Charles Mortet established a small estate in Gevrey-Chambertin. Denis joined his father in 1978, gradually shifting the domaine toward bottling its own wines rather than selling to merchants. In 1991, when Charles retired, Denis inherited 4.5 hectares and founded Domaine Denis Mortet, quickly gaining acclaim for meticulous vineyard work and refined winemaking, influenced by mentors like Henri Jayer and Lalou Bize-Leroy. By the early 2000s, the estate had expanded to around 11 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vougeot. Following Denis’s passing in 2006, his son Arnaud took over, continuing the family tradition with a focus on authenticity, terroir expression, and sustainable practices, cementing the domaine’s reputation as one of Burgundy’s most admired producers.
Winemaker Notes
Dom Pérignon Vintage Luminous 2013 opens with aromas of brioche, dried stone fruit, and white nectarine, supported by subtle yeasty and lees-driven complexity. On the palate, it is vibrant yet structured, with citrus brightness, hints of peach and apricot, and a creamy texture that reflects extended aging. The finish is long, precise, and mineral-driven, showcasing the house’s hallmark balance of richness and finesse. The luminous edition, with its glowing bottle design, adds a modern celebratory touch without altering the wine itself.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2013 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
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The 2013 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs displays a bright golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles, offering an aromatic bouquet of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle chalky minerality. Made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay (90% Côte des Blancs, 10% Montagne de Reims), it delivers a palate that is both precise and layered, with flavors of lemon zest, quince, and green apple, evolving into almond, brioche, and smoky undertones. The cool vintage character imparts fresh acidity and remarkable tension, while extended ageing adds depth, creaminess, and complexity. The finish is long, elegant, and vibrant, confirming the 2010 as a distinctive vintage that balances freshness with richness, and one that will continue to evolve beautifully with time.
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Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the first established champagne house in the world, born from the ambition of Dom Ruinart’s true enlightened mind. His vision made him perceive before anyone else the potential of sparkling wines from the Champagne region. Each of Ruinart’s cuvées bears the distinctive signature of Chardonnay, the House’s emblematic grape variety. Elegance, refinement, purity, light and distinctive taste make Ruinart a timeless and modern icon.
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The 2013 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs displays a bright golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles, offering an aromatic bouquet of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle chalky minerality. Made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay (90% Côte des Blancs, 10% Montagne de Reims), it delivers a palate that is both precise and layered, with flavors of lemon zest, quince, and green apple, evolving into almond, brioche, and smoky undertones. The cool vintage character imparts fresh acidity and remarkable tension, while extended ageing adds depth, creaminess, and complexity. The finish is long, elegant, and vibrant, confirming the 2010 as a distinctive vintage that balances freshness with richness, and one that will continue to evolve beautifully with time.
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Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the first established champagne house in the world, born from the ambition of Dom Ruinart’s true enlightened mind. His vision made him perceive before anyone else the potential of sparkling wines from the Champagne region. Each of Ruinart’s cuvées bears the distinctive signature of Chardonnay, the House’s emblematic grape variety. Elegance, refinement, purity, light and distinctive taste make Ruinart a timeless and modern icon.
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Domaine Leflaive, based in Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, traces its roots back to 1717 when Claude Leflaive settled in the village, but its modern form was shaped by Joseph Leflaive (1870–1953), a naval engineer who purchased 25 hectares of vineyards in 1905 during the post-phylloxera downturn; beginning in 1920, he replanted with better rootstocks and gradually built a reputation for exceptional Chardonnay, particularly from grands crus like Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, and Bâtard-Montrachet; under later generations, the domaine became a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, fully converting in 1996, and today it spans about 24 hectares, including significant premier and grand cru holdings, producing some of the most sought-after and highly regarded white wines in the world.
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Domaine Ponsot, founded in 1872 in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, is a family-run estate celebrated for its pioneering role in estate bottling and its dedication to terroir-driven wines. William Ponsot established the domaine with parcels like Clos des Monts-Luisants and Clos de la Roche, and in 1932 his nephew Hippolyte became one of the first in Burgundy to bottle the entire harvest at the estate. The domaine has remained in family hands through successive generations, producing iconic Grand Crus such as Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes and Clos St. Denis Très Vieilles Vignes, as well as the rare Clos des Monts-Luisants Premier Cru Aligoté. Today, under the leadership of Rose-Marie Ponsot and winemaker Alexandre Abel, Domaine Ponsot continues to uphold its reputation for authenticity, organic viticulture, and traditional craftsmanship.
Winemaker Notes
Corton appears deep purple, dark red velvet in density magenta. Ample, its bouquet is expressed on fruity accents (blueberry, redcurrant, kirsch) or flowery (violet), evolving towards the undergrowth, the animal, leather, fur, pepper, licorice. On the palate, it is powerful and full-bodied, structured, readily demonstrative: chewiness and body.
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Domaine Ponsot is a family-owned wine producer in Burgundy. It is known for its red and white wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but is also well-known for the Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants, the only 100-percent Aligoté premier cru wine in Burgundy.
The domaine was founded in 1872 by the Ponsot family in Morey-Saint-Denis. Most of the domaine's holdings are in grand cru and premier cru vineyards, and Ponsot makes wines from such famous vineyards as Clos de la Roche, Clos de Vougeot and Corton.
Unlike most Burgundy houses, Domaine Ponsot does not make regional wines under the Bourgogne title. It also manages its vineyards and wineries differently to other producers in Burgundy. There are no sorting tables – bunch management is done in the vineyard. The wines go through uncontrolled ferments, and are not filtered or fined.
The domaine gained notoriety when it was embroiled in the widespread wine fraud of counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan. In 2008, owner Laurent Ponsot was sent an auction list that included some old vintages of Ponsot wines. Some of these were wines that had never been produced, and suspecting counterfeit, asked that these wines were withdrawn from the auction. Since then, Ponsot has looked into various counterfeiting measures, and in 2009, the bottles were fingerprinted with unique bubble codes that were impossible to reproduce.
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The 2013 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros "Côte de Bouguerots" is a powerful and deeply structured wine that reflects the unique intensity of its steep, south-facing site near the Serein river. According to the producer, the wine offers a complex and mineral bouquet with a dense structure and a pleasant roundness derived from its clay and gravel soils
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Founded in 1957 by William Fèvre, a prominent figure in the region, the domaine began with 7 hectares and grew into one of Chablis's largest and most prestigious, now boasting ~78 hectares. Known for advocating for authentic, traditional Chablis, the estate was sold to Champagne Henriot in 1998, with the aim of reducing new oak to emphasize mineral, terroir-driven styles. The estate is highly regarded for its Premier Cru Beauroy, which features old vines, and has been under the leadership of Didier Séguier since 1998.
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To celebrate the 30th vintage of Dominus as well as an exceptional year for Napa Valley, the 2013 label dons a special portrait of Christian Moueix by William Kentridge. Kentridge is a South African artist internationally known for his prints, drawings, animations and more recently, stage design for opera.
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The vineyards of Dominus Estate have connections to the original history of the Napa Valley as they date back to the mid 1850’s, or even earlier, when it was first cultivated. At the time, it was known as the Napanook vineyard.
In the late 1960s, while attending the University of California at Davis, Christian Moueix fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. Son of Jean-Pierre Moueix, the famed wine merchant and producer from Libourne, France, Moueix returned home in 1970 to manage the family vineyards, including Chateaux Petrus, La Fleur-Petrus, Trotanoy in Pomerol and Magdelaine in St. Emilion.
His love of Napa Valley lingered and in 1981, he discovered the historic Napanook vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville that had been the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940s and 1950s.
In 1982, Moueix entered into a partnership with Robin Lail and Marcia Smith, the daughters of John Daniels who owned the vineyard. In 1995, he became the sole owner of the estate and chose the name Dominus, or “Lord of the Estate” in Latin to underscore his longstanding commitment to stewardship of the land.
One of the most respected wine producers in the world, Christian Moueix is on a personal quest for perfection in grape growing and winemaking. It is a journey that began in Bordeaux and continues today at Dominus Estate.
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Domaine Dugat-Py, rooted in Gevrey-Chambertin since the early 17th century, is a family estate now led by Bernard Dugat and his son Loïc, representing the 12th and 13th generations of vignerons.
The Dugat family’s winemaking history began in 1645, with continuous cultivation in Gevrey-Chambertin for centuries. The modern domaine was formally established in 1923, when Fernand Dugat married Jeanne Bolnot, uniting two winegrowing families. Bernard Dugat made his first vinification and vineyard purchase in 1975, marking the start of a new era. In 1994, the estate became known as Domaine Dugat-Py, and Loïc Dugat joined in 1996, ushering in a stylistic evolution toward balance and finesse. The domaine converted to organic farming in 1999 and achieved full certification in 2003, working with old vines across about 10–15 hectares. Known for powerful, age-worthy wines with deep color and structure, Dugat-Py has become one of Burgundy’s most respected names, combining centuries of tradition with modern, detail-focused viticulture under Loïc’s leadership.
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Domaine Follin-Arbelet was founded in 1990 when Franck Follin-Arbelet, originally trained as a geologist, joined his father-in-law’s estate in Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy. By 1993 he had taken full control, blending his scientific knowledge of soils with traditional winemaking methods. The domaine, rooted in the union of two Burgundian families with deep viticultural heritage, cultivates parcels in prestigious Grand Cru vineyards such as Corton-Charlemagne and Corton-Bressandes. Today, it is recognized for producing elegant Pinot Noir and refined Chardonnay that faithfully express the limestone-rich terroir and centuries-old traditions of Burgundy.
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The origins of Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard lie in the historic holdings of the Gagnard-Delagrange family, which were passed down to Laurence Gagnard, daughter of Jacques Gagnard. In 1985, Laurence and her husband Richard Fontaine established the domaine, combining family vineyards with Richard’s dedication after his career in the French Air Force. Over the years, the estate grew to encompass 12 hectares of vines, primarily in Chassagne-Montrachet, with additional parcels in Volnay and Pommard. The domaine is celebrated for its exceptional range of premier cru Chassagne-Montrachet vineyards and prestigious holdings in the grand crus Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Montrachet itself. Since 2007, their daughter Céline Fontaine has taken over winemaking, bringing a refined, intuitive style that emphasizes terroir expression, balance, and age-worthy complexity. Today, Fontaine-Gagnard is regarded as one of the finest estates in Chassagne-Montrachet, producing wines of purity, depth, and elegance.
