ProducerAurélien Verdet

Taking over from his father in 2005, Aurélien Verdet tirelessly carries on the Domaine's legacy of organic viticulture and chiselled pure wines. The Domaine now comprises holdings in the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Vosne Romanée villages, 1er Cru Beaux Monts, 1er Cru Nuits Damodes and Boudots all of which are organically certified. Aurélien's dedication to his meticulously cultivated vines ensures exceptional fruit quality, which is further enhanced by his minimal intervention approach in the cellar. His wines are a pure joy to discover and to cellar.

RegionBurgundy & Chablis Wine Region, France

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