The wines of Burgundy, home to two of the world’s noble grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are particular passion of Imbibros.
Pinot Noir offers the grape grower and winemaker a unique challenge. It is susceptible to rot, temperamental and frankly bloody-minded, yet produces utterly sublime wines when treated to the best terroir and handled with sensitive skill. Burgundy remains the primary source of the most magnificent Pinot Noirs in the world, from silky Chambolle Musigny through to rustic, earthy Pommard.
The world is awash in bland formulaic Chardonnays, but in Burgundy you will find some of its finest expressions. From the clean and fresh lemony style of the everyday Macon wines through to the astonishing depth and complexity of the best Corton Charlemagne and Le Montrachet.
Tasting notes: From 50yo vines in the heart of Vaillons known as Sechet. This is the most forward of Billaud's premier crus with marvellous ripe, honeyed fruit and fresh lemony texture.
Tasting notes: In January 1998, Nicolas began to purchase fruit and post-fermentation lots of wine from prestigious domaines. His own relationships with growers and the legacy of his father helped open doors to some of the greatest domaines, even those who normally sell little or nothing except under their own label. As early as 2000, Clive Coates MW was writing that Nicolas "was already a super-star".
