From the hills just outside the AOC of Chablis and south of Auxerre there are two AOC?s: Saint-Bris, for Sauvignon and Bourgogne C?tes d?Auxerre for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The soils here are extremely rocky and rich in the same types of limestone found in nearby Chablis. 

From a long line of wine growers passing down from father to son, Charles Audoin took over the family property in 1972 with his wife Marie Francoise. Charles? son Cyril joined his father in 2000 and is now responsible for the vines and winemaking. Located within the commune of Marsannay La Cote, the domaine stretches over almost 35 acres, and the diversity of soils and grapes makes it possible to produce a range of fourteen different wines.

One of the greatest domaines in Chablis. Founded by William Fevre in 1957, its vineyard holdings include 12 hectares of premier cru and 16 hectares of grand Cru vines. The domaines fruit is harvested by hand, a rarity in Chablis, and rigorously sorted at the winery to ensure the highest quality. In recent times the amount of new oak used has been cut back and today the average age of the barrels in the cellar is five years. From the Petit Chablis to the domaines six Grand Cru wines, the quality is superb and the range from Domaine William Fevre is a benchmark for the wines of the region.

Domaine William Fevre has led the Chablis revival over the past decade with its refined, full bodied, dry white wines, all 100% Chardonnay, of course, as this appellation is devoted entirely and solely to this great white grape variety. 

What the critics say

“Here too the nose is elegant, pure and layered but with more floral and spice nuances adding breadth to the cooler and more restrained aromas. There is both excellent intensity and density to the mineral-driven flavors that terminate in a bone-dry, sneaky long and balanced finale. This too is really very good.”
Burghound 91 to 93 points

Domaine William Fevre has led the Chablis revival over the past decade with its refined, full bodied, dry white wines, all 100% Chardonnay, of course, as this appellation is devoted entirely and solely to this great white grape variety.

What the critics say 

?A cool, restrained and airy nose grudgingly divulges its combination of lemon rind, green apple, quinine and acacia blossom scents. There is again excellent volume and concentration to the powerful and muscular flavors that also coat the palate with dry extract on the impressively complex and hugely long finish. This is classic Les Clos in that it manages to be at once big and overtly powerful while remaining refined and classy. This is, in a word, terrific.?
Burghound 94 to 96 points

This organic Pinot Noir comes from 2 parcels next to the Savigny-Les-Beaune appellation. The vines are 50 years old and found on clay and limestone soil. Whole bunch fermented and matured for 12 months in oak.

This wine offers fine and pure Pinot Noir typicity; airy and subtle, offering oodles of fresh fruit. 

It can be paired with a variety of dishes, such as hams, red meats and duck breast.

The vineyard is located in a cool “climat” called “Vau de Vey”, sitting between the “Les Beauroy”and “La Côte de Léchet” appellations. The style of this wine is very typical of the great Chablis chalk, and thus very expressive; it shows both nice palate weight and a bracing freshness. A good pairing for this “Vau de Vey” would be with flat Belon oysters, scallops carpaccio with citrus, or a in couple of years from now white meat and cheese. From 30-year old vines on chalk and limestone soil, matured 14 months in oak.

The main vineyard holdings of Domaine de Montille are situated in the C?te de Beaune, and the winery was established in 1951 by Hubert de Montille, a former lawyer in Dijon. The domaine has undergone expansion over the years and now comprises of 17ha with vineyards in Volnay and Pommard. Hubert's son Etienne now manages the estate. 

The wine is made without sulphur to create an early drinking, but structured, elegant and perfumed example of Bourgogne rouge. It's perfect to drink in its youth but can also be cellared for up to 6 or so years.

In typical Burgundy style, Charles Audoin took over the family property in 1972 with his wife Marie Francoise from a rather long line of family predecessors. Charles’ son Cyril joined his father in 2000 and is now responsible for the vines and winemaking. 

Audoin is located within the commune of Marsannay La Cote, and the estate stretches over almost 35 acres, with a diversity of soils and grapes making it possible to producea large range of wine styles.

This is a chiselled and racy wine offering aromas of crisp orchard and stone fruit complemented by hints of nutmeg and citrus blossom. The palate that is medium bodied, superbly dry and  sculpted by light oak and juicy acidity.

The vineyard is located in a cool ?climat? called ?Vau de Vey?, sitting between the ?Les Beauroy?and ?La C?te de L?chet? appellations. The style of this wine is very typical of the great Chablis chalk, and thus very expressive; it shows both nice palate weight and a bracing freshness. A good pairing for this ?Vau de Vey? would be with flat Belon oysters, scallops carpaccio with citrus, or a in couple of years from now white meat and cheese. From 30-year old vines on chalk and limestone soil, matured 14 months in oak.

Domaine Pattes Loup is a 24 hectare certified organic vineyard owned by Thomas Pico in the village of Courgis in Burgundy's northern outpost, Chablis. This creamy and crisp Chablis is an excellent example of what happens when small scale meets lofty ambitions of making full bodied, beautifully balanced, complex Chablis using organically certified grapes. 

Pattes Loup, which means 'wolf's paw'.

The first traces of the Bichot family date back to 1214. They settled in Burgundy in 1350, in their fief of Ch?teauneuf-en-Auxois. The family's coat of arms has not changed since nor has its symbol, a doe (biche).

Alb?ric Bichot joined the company in the early 90s and took over its management in 1996. Though he fully respects family traditions, he is completely focused on the future.

Fixin (pronounced "Fissin") is located in the C?te de Nuits between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin.

The "Manoir de la Perri?re" was built in the 12th century by the Monks of C?teaux, who were the first to detect the potential of this 5-hectare (12 acres) clos. There is no Grand Cru in Fixin, yet, thanks to its exceptional climate and its ideal exposure, it has already been compared to its neighbour, the Chambertin! Indeed, it has a south-east exposure, at an altitude of 350 to 380 meters, and its calcareous soil is homogeneous.

Tasting notes from the producer...

The nose features notes of black cherry and wild strawberries. Ample and very fine, it offers silky tannins. Its mineral hints remind the characteristics of the soil it comes from.
The natural maturity of the fruit is balanced by the freshness of this terroir of altitude. On the palate, the aromas are complex, with fruit, liquorice and juniper berry.

The first traces of the Bichot family date back to 1214. They settled in Burgundy in 1350, in their fief of Ch?teauneuf-en-Auxois. The family's coat of arms has not changed since nor has its symbol, a doe (biche).

Alb?ric Bichot joined the company in the early 90s and took over its management in 1996. Though he fully respects family traditions, he is completely focused on the future.

From Bichot...

It was not the presence of flies ("mouches") but of bees and beehives in this area located south of Beaune, overlooking Pommard, that gave the vineyard its name. "Clos des Mouches" is one of Burgundy's gems and is certainly in the same league as a Grand Cru. Indeed, its location on the slope gives this wine a great deal of precision and purity.

The notes of white flowers, honey and beeswax are telling signs of a high-caliber wine. The palate is racy and chiselled with incomparable length.