Picpoul Noir is a traditional red grape variety grown in the Languedoc. It is part of the Picpoul family which also includes the more commonly panted Picpoul Blanc as well as the rarer Picpoul Gris.
Olivier Leflaive is one of the top names in Burgundy, producing a range of highly regarded wines across a number of different villages across the Côte de Beaune.
Domaine Henri Jouan is a traditional family domaine located in Morey-Saint-Denis. Since 2004 Henri’s son Philippe has been running things. Farming just three hectares of vines, there is not much wine to sell. Nevertheless, he produces interesting wines from parcels in Morey, Gevrey Chambertin and Chambolle Musigny.
Domaine Forey is one of Burgundy’s historic names having long tended the vines of the La Romanée Grand Cru. Today the Forey family owns vineyards in Vosne Romanée, Morey-Saint-Denis, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Flagey Echezeaux and Vougeot.
Clos du Mont-Olivet are one Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s historic boutique producers. They produce outstanding wines that can age and mature gracefully for many years.