2013 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir, BurgundyThis is the story of the Michel family, who has been making wines in the heart of Chablis since the 19th century. A firmly rooted sense of excellence is passed down from generation to generation. Louis Michel & Fils has always been a family business, and is managed today by Guillaume Michel, who takes great pride in perpetuating the Domaines ethos. The family vineyard, whose vines are 45 years old on average, is located in the heart of the original

the Febvres acquired holdings in some of the greatest terroirs in Chablis

100% Cinsault

Long-standing relationships with these blue-ribbon sites have helped the winery establish a well-deserved reputation for consistency and complexity in the wines

as it strips the wine of 'gras'

located in their home state of Missouri

rosé and red Beaujolais

and broader commitment to limiting environmental impact

Chief winemaker at Catena Zapata from 1976 until 2010

but not much is known until 1813

Armance B takes its name from the first name of Frederic’s grandmother who initiated the sparkling production in 1899

the modest Aubert seemed reluctant to accept

Chef Mario Batali won over 1000+ guests at the 2009 New York Wine Experience by boldly pairing Charleston Sercial with a wild boar dish of Wolfgang Puck’s creation