2018 Domaine Michel Niellon, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Champs Gains", Burgundy, FranceMichel Niellon, who began working with his father Marcel in the 1950s, has crafted more than 50 vintages of extraordinary wines. The father son team began domaine bottling in the 1960s and soon after, their 4 hectare estate was considered one of the very best in the village. Since 1991, Michel has shared vineyard and winemaking duties with his son in law, Michel Coutoux. Recently, Michels grandson Mathieu Bresson joined the winery as well. Today the

The Marquis Lodoïs Le Blanc de Mauvesin died in 1884 leaving no direct heirs

and tasting blends with his dad

Right next door to this old rodeo grounds is the Stampede Vineyard

Following traditional methods

with the remaining vines situated close to the ancient castle of the Pope

A blend of 45% Pinot Noir

Located in the heart of the "Cote d'Or" in the village of Nuits Saint Georges

white Aligoté—an unusual celebrity given its work-horse reputation in the middle of Chardonnay country

When working with grapes that are less tannic

Integrated bottle opener

The Naveran Estate's higher elevation allows the grapes to retain more natural acidity

fermentation where it completed ML then spends 3