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The 2019 Maison Caroline Lestimé Savigny-lès-Beaune "Les Planchots" Blanc presents a bright, perfumed nose characterized by notes of lemon, wet stones, and faint herbs. On the palate, this Chardonnay-based wine displays a beautiful "sucrocité" and a sleek, round texture that is expertly balanced by a vibrant, lively acidity on the finish. Crafted with minimal "bâttonage" (lees stirring) to preserve the purity of its fruit, the wine maintains a seamless interplay between oak, fruit, and earth, ensuring a fresh yet intense expression that is built to age gracefully for several years.
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Established in 1960 in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, by Jean-Noël Gagnard, this esteemed domaine is currently led by his daughter, Caroline Lestimé, who took over in 1989. Under her, the 12-14 hectare estate became known for organic, site-specific wines, focusing on precise, elegant Chardonnays, particularly from top Premier Cru sites like Les Caillerets.
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Maison Champy, founded in 1720 in Beaune, is recognized as the oldest wine company in Burgundy, with a legacy spanning over three centuries. Originally established as a négociant house, it grew during the French Revolution by acquiring vineyards and became a pioneer in wine trading and barrel making. In the 19th century, Maison Champy collaborated with Louis Pasteur, who conducted groundbreaking studies on wine fermentation and preservation with the help of Claude Champy, marking a milestone in modern oenology. The estate also worked with Gustave Eiffel, who designed its winery buildings, further cementing its historical significance. Today, Maison Champy owns about 21 hectares of vineyards, primarily in the Côte de Beaune, and continues to produce acclaimed red and white wines, including prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru bottlings, while honoring its heritage as Burgundy’s oldest winemaker.
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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 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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Domaine Pierre Damoy, based in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, was established in the early 20th century when Julien Damoy acquired vineyards in the region. Over five generations, the estate has grown into one of Burgundy’s most remarkable domaines, with nearly eight hectares of vines, much of which are classified as Grand Cru. It is the largest owner of Chambertin Clos de Bèze and also holds significant parcels in Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin, as well as the monopole Clos Tamisot. Pierre Damoy, who took over in 1992, revitalized the domaine with a long-term vision and meticulous vineyard management, producing wines that combine the power of Gevrey’s terroir with exceptional complexity and finesse, earning acclaim from critics and collectors alike.
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The Mugneret family established their domaine in 1933, when Jean Mugneret began bottling wines in Vosne-Romanée. His son Georges expanded the holdings, acquiring parcels in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards, including Échezeaux, Ruchottes-Chambertin, and Clos Vougeot. After Georges’s death in 1988, his wife Jacqueline and their daughters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée took over, renaming the estate Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg to honor both Georges and Jacqueline’s family name. Over the years, the sisters have earned acclaim for their meticulous vineyard care and refined, elegant winemaking style, producing wines that balance purity, finesse, and longevity. Today, the domaine spans about 8 hectares and is celebrated worldwide as one of Burgundy’s finest family estates, embodying continuity, tradition, and the quiet strength of women in Burgundy winemaking.
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The wine is intensely aromatic with distinct characters of pineapple and grapefruit, featuring an "enormous steel structure" that is initially tight and unyielding. The estate's winemaker notes highlight that the patience required for the late September harvest in 2013 was rewarded with a wine that is both lively and gratifying, showing a powerful, harmonious structure with perfectly integrated woody characters and a pleasant minerality.
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Established in 1920 by Arsène and Flavie Amiot in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, Domaine Guy Amiot & Fils is a family-owned estate rooted in traditional winemaking. After being passed to Pierre, the estate was revitalized by Guy Amiot in 1985, and today, brothers Thierry and Fabrice (4th generation) manage the 10-hectare vineyard, producing high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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The 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses from Domaine René et Vincent Dauvissat is an exceptional white wine, characterized by mineral intensity, a full structure, and great tension.The tasting notes describe aromas of white fruits, flowers, oyster shells and flint, with high aging potential.
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Domaine Raveneau, established in 1948 by François Raveneau in Chablis, France, is a premier, family-run producer renowned for its exceptional Grand and Premier Cru Chardonnay. By marrying Andrée Dauvissat and acquiring vineyards during a post-war downturn, François built a 10-hectare estate that emphasizes traditional, low-yield, and barrel-aged methods.
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The Rossignol family has deep winemaking roots in Burgundy, dating back to 1634 in the Côte de Beaune, where generations cultivated vineyards and produced wine for over two centuries. One notable modern branch is Domaine Nicolas Rossignol, founded in 1997 in Volnay by Nicolas Rossignol, a fifth-generation vintner who expanded the estate to about 16 hectares by 1998 and later consolidated it under the single label “Domaine Nicolas Rossignol” in 2011, covering 30 appellations across Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Another branch, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, was established in 1990 by brothers Nicolas and David Rossignol, combining the heritage of the Rossignol family of Volnay with the Trapet family of Gevrey-Chambertin, and is now renowned for its biodynamic practices across 13 hectares in the Côte de Nuits. Together, these domaines reflect the Rossignol family’s centuries-long tradition of Burgundy winemaking, blending heritage with modern innovation.
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Domaine des Chézeaux, based in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, was created in 1982 from the vineyard holdings of the Mercier family, who became the largest owners of Griotte-Chambertin and also held prized parcels in Clos Saint-Denis, Chambertin, and Gevrey 1er Crus. For decades, the estate’s wines were produced under long-term métayage agreements by renowned domaines such as Laurent Ponsot, René Leclerc, and Domaine Berthaut, meaning the name Chézeaux was little known despite its exceptional terroirs. In 2021, Charles van Canneyt and his wife Anne-Sophie acquired the domaine, gradually regaining control of its vineyards through complex negotiations under Burgundy law. This marked a new chapter, unifying the estate under their vision and allowing Domaine des Chézeaux to fully express its potential as a discreet but highly endowed Burgundy property.
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Domaine Méo-Camuzet is a renowned Burgundy estate based in Vosne-Romanée, with origins dating back to the early 17th century through the Méo family’s involvement in viticulture and cooperage. The domaine’s modern identity was shaped by Étienne Camuzet, a politician and winegrower who owned prime parcels such as Clos de Vougeot and entrusted vineyard work to sharecroppers, including the legendary Henri Jayer. In the mid-20th century, Jean Méo inherited the estate, and his son Jean-Nicolas Méo took over in 1985, transforming it into one of Burgundy’s most prestigious producers. Today, Domaine Méo-Camuzet is celebrated for its holdings in grand cru vineyards like Richebourg, Échezeaux, Corton, and Clos de Vougeot, producing Pinot Noirs that combine richness, structure, and elegance, making it a benchmark for Côte de Nuits wines.
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The Mugneret family established their domaine in 1933, when Jean Mugneret began bottling wines in Vosne-Romanée. His son Georges expanded the holdings, acquiring parcels in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards, including Échezeaux, Ruchottes-Chambertin, and Clos Vougeot. After Georges’s death in 1988, his wife Jacqueline and their daughters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée took over, renaming the estate Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg to honor both Georges and Jacqueline’s family name. Over the years, the sisters have earned acclaim for their meticulous vineyard care and refined, elegant winemaking style, producing wines that balance purity, finesse, and longevity. Today, the domaine spans about 8 hectares and is celebrated worldwide as one of Burgundy’s finest family estates, embodying continuity, tradition, and the quiet strength of women in Burgundy winemaking.
