History Of Domaine The Domaine Fourrier (previously known as Pernot-Fourrier) has a long history in Gevrey Chambertin extending over four generations. One of the first domaines to actually export its wine to the USA, it is also one of the most well-endowed estates in the village with holdings throughout the…
Pierre-Yves is the eldest son of Marc Colin and was responsible for the winemaking at Domaine Marc Colin from 1995 to 2005. His father, originally from Chassagne, came to St-Aubin in 1971, on marrying MIle Ponavoy. In a neat reversal, Pierre-Yves, returned to Chassagne to marry Caroline Morey, the daughter…
Domaine Trapet is one of those engaging establishments where it is difficult to decide whether you are in the last century or the next. There is a strong feeling of 'esprit familiale' which, together with the accumulated baggage of six generations, respectfully referred to as Tradition', remains quietly in the…
This Domaine is, as Charles Dickens put it, in quite another context, 'as old as the hills and infinitely more respectable'. The Musigny family, who gave their name to the famous vineyard in the 14th century before vanishing into obscurity, lived in the small hamlet which was later to become…
Despite a somewhat turbulent recent history, this 10-ha Domaine is among Meursault's finest. Since the premature death, in 1982, of the creator of the estate, Guy Roulot, there have been no fewer than 3 winemakers: Ted Lemon, from California, responsible from January 1983 to January 1985, was succeeded by Franc…
