Oak wood from nearby forest
Of the seven domaines we visited in Burgundy, this must be the most modern and supplicated of all. The visit was arranged through BBR and to be worthy of BBR, probably have to reach some standard, meaning quality and quantity.
We were greeted by the assistant wine maker, Didier, whom gave up his well-paid job as an Engineer and followed his heart to become a winemaker.
After touring the fermentation facility, we were out in the garden. It was quite amazing to see oak woods piling up in the backyard. Well, apparently there is an oak wood forest nearby and the Domaine will select 200-year oak tree for the oak barrels. The woods will pile up in the backyard, rain or shine, for two years. (more…)
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