Domaine Alain Michelot
Elodie Michelot is proudly carrying on her family’s legacy and putting her own stamp on Domaine Alain Michelot’s signature traditional Burgundies. The fourth generation since 1880 to run the estate, Elodie has taken over for her father, Alain. Beautifully tended vineyards and impeccably tidy cellars became the hallmark for anyone who visited Alain’s estate and Elodie has ensured this approach will continue. The Michelot’s are nothing if not methodical. It all starts in the family…
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Much like University Wines, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau is owned and operated by a husband and wife team. Sylvain and Nathalie took the helm of the Domaine in 1989 as the fifth generation of family winemakers. They recently welcomed their son, Bastien, to the team. With fields located in Saint Aubin, Chassagne and Puligny, the family strives to communicate the terroir of each locale through their wines with as little interference as possible. This unabashed embrace…
Read MoreLa Spinetta
La Spinetta, or “Top of the Hill” in Italian, is a prestigious winery in Piedmont. Founded in 1977 by the Rivetti family, over the decades they’ve become leaders in crafting modern, terroir-driven wines from both Piedmont and Tuscany. The Rivettis blend innovation with tradition. Hand-harvested grapes ensure quality, while temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and other varied aging techniques preserve freshness and develop complexity. The soul of La Spinetta lies in Piedmont’s noble red grapes:…
Read MoreRocca Di Montegrossi
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Rocca Di Montegrossi is a family-owned winery renowned for its high-quality, Sangiovese-based wines. Steeped in history, the estate has been in the hands of the Ricasoli Firidolfi family since the Longobard period (7th-8th centuries AD). Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi, a descendant of Bettino Ricasoli who played a pivotal role in shaping Chianti Classico, currently owns the winery. Rocca Di Montegrossi embraces minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the distinct characteristics of their…
Read MoreLe Mesnil
Le Mesnil isn’t your typical Champagne house. Based in the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, France, Le Mesnil is a cooperative winery owned by grape growers in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. As such, every bottle they produce reflects the exceptional quality of their grapes. Le Mesnil-sur-Oger boasts the unique distinction of having 100% of its vineyards classified as Grand Cru, the highest ranking for vineyards in Champagne. This translates to prime growing conditions…
Read MoreDomaine Claudie Jobard
Claudie Jobard’s upbringing provided her with the perfect terroir. With an enologist mother, a nurseryman father and wonderful plots on both sides of her family, it is no wonder she has become such a well-rounded and captivating winemaker. Her mother, Laurence Jobard, quite notably broke through the glass ceiling of the French wine industry in the 1970’s. She was hired to be the enologist—unheard of for a woman at that time—for the renowned Maison Joseph…
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