Wines

Domaine d’Auvenay is named after Lalou Bize-Leroy’s home, an old hunting lodge outside Saint-Romain which she shared with her husband Marcel until he passed away in 2004. Bize-Leroy and her sister inherited the property from her father in 1980, and she eventually bought her sister’s share in 1990. The estate amounts to just under four hectares but covers 16 different appellations. This cuvée comes from the Domaine’s plot in the Premier Cru Les Folatières which was acquired in 1989. The 1997 vintage is at its peak now, evoking notes of lemon, grapefruit, honey, nuts and gunpowder.

The 1997 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres from Domaine d'Auvenay is a stellar expression of Chardonnay from one of the most celebrated vineyards in Burgundy. This vintage showcases the exceptional terroir of Les Folatieres, delivering complexity, elegance, and a perfect balance between fruit intensity and acidity. This wine displays a magnificent balance of richness and acidity, with flavors of ripe citrus, toasted nuts, and a hint of minerality. The finish is long and intricate, revealing layers of complexity.

Les Folatieres is one of the top Premier Cru vineyards in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation, known for producing Chardonnay of exceptional quality. Wines from this collection are celebrated for their complexity, elegance, and aging potential.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a renowned winery located in the Burgundy region of France. It produces some of the world's most sought-after and expensive wines, primarily from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The estate's flagship wine is the Romanée-Conti, which is a red wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Romanée-Conti vineyard, one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in Burgundy. In addition to the Romanée-Conti, the estate also produces several other exceptional wines, including La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Grands-Échezeaux, Échezeaux, and Montrachet. These wines are highly coveted by collectors and wine enthusiasts around the world for their complexity, finesse, and ability to age gracefully.