The Wines of France

Domaine Michel Gros, Vosne Romanée

A terrific achievement for a small producer we are delighted to offer Michel’s wines for your enjoyment. Michel owns several small, but important vineyards in Burgundy. The Hautes Côtes de Nuits is a good example of generic Burgundy wine and the grand crus are sublime achievements in the wine makers art.

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Vosne Romanée

This domaine has some wonderful vineyards which were added when Pascal Lachaux acquired half a hectare of prime Latricieres in 2008. The wines are powerful, but not over extracted and pack a real punch on the palate.

Domaine René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin

Bernard Bouvier farms 17 hectares around the extreme North of the Côte d’Or. Yields are very low and no chemical sprays are used, producing concentrated, intense and generous wines.

Louis Latour, Beaune

The highly regarded Corton Grancey domaine is a jewel in the crown from this outstanding negociant. Supplying consistant and generous wines, Latour has an enviable reputation in Burgundy.

Bertrand Maume, Gevrey

Bertrand Maume makes great wines. They are enjoyable even at this stage, but the dark, black fruit and finely boned tannins bode well for several years improvement in bottle.

Domaine Francois Raquillet, Mercurey

Francois Lumpp

Without doubt the finest in the village and outstanding value.

Fernand et Laurent Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet

Comte Armand, Pommard

This Clos, or walled vineyard, is in the sole ownership of the Comte, a very rare occurrence in Burgundy. This wine is complex and exotic, dark fruit and mocha are evident in the bouquet and this rich 2002 vintage has great ageing potential, with many layers of flavour about to be revealed.

Domaine Digioia-Royer, Chambolle Musigny

'Bijou' even by Burgundian standards; four hectares are farmed by the affable Michel Royer. Very hands on he does most of the work himself. The results are outstanding.

Domaine Duroché, Gevrey-Chambertin

Pierre and Gilles Duroché are the fifth generation of this family tending their domaine. There are lots of old vines which allows Pierre to work with natural concentration rather than having to force the issue. Seemless tannins, great finesse and pure Pinot character.

Domaine Georges et Pascal Chicotot, Nuits-Saint-Georges

A small 8 hectare estate farmed by the Chicotot family for seven generations. Charming wines of great finesse and elegance.

Remi Rollin, Pernand

A small 11 hectare domaine, offering a chance to drink fine well balanced and fragrant Pinot Noir without paying for one of the famous village names.

Domaine Henri Prudhon, Saint-Aubin

Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Morey Saint Denis

With a history going back to the mid 18th century, this domaine has, sine 1998, been under the supervision of Romain Taupenot. His direction on pruning to reduce yields and the use of only their own compost to provide organic viticulture have paid dividends. Hand harvesting, rigourous selection and total de-stemming prior to fermentation give fine and generous wines with concentrated flavours. Couple this with 12 to 14 months in barrel and the wines show great depth and elegance.

Domaine Bruno Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet

A small 11 hectare domaine, offering a chance to drink fine well balanced and fragrant Pinot Noir without paying for one of the famous village names.

Domaine Guiton, Bligny-les-Beaune

At Guiton there is a large and practical cuverie where they vinify various appellations with real assurance and purpose. The wines are crafted with real charm and show great elegance and purity which are very Pinot and very pretty.

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