2019 Domaine Jean-Charles Rion Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits Blanc "Les Millottes", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The vineyard is managed in a traditional way, using sustainable cultivation methods, in order to limit inputs as much as possible, taking into account the climatic hazards of each year. The harvest is carried out manually followed by rigorous sorting, favoring only the healthiest berries. Vinification takes place in open stainless steel vats at carefully controlled temperatures throughout the alcoholic fermentation process. ABOUT THIS

Vinification is done only with native yeast

a Petit Chablis sourced from a maximum of two parcels adjacent to grand cru vineyards

Benoît is the real deal: his great understanding and respect of history

All vineyard work and harvest is done by hand

Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation takes place in 500L French oak barrels

Terraced vineyards line the steep

herbicides are never used

Matarromera applies modern technology to the highest quality of winemaking

and Xavier comes from a long line of Champagne growers in Le Mesnil

The wines of the Alain Patriarche estate are vinified separately for each climate and each plot in order to preserve all the intrinsic characteristics of the terroir

they apply their philosophy focused on producing wines that are a true expression of their origins

and in so doing became the leading proponent of the wines produced in the Martillac area