An unusual journey for this native of the Paris region, who began making wine from A to Z at the age of 14 and who now releases, together with his wife Lucile, their first four Burgundian cuvées thanks to the support of Athenaeum. In total, 2,292 freshly labelled bottles, ready to be distributed… You were […]
The 65th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Wine Auction will take place on 8 March at the Château du Clos de Vougeot. This is an opportunity to shine a light on a relatively little-known event that the house of Albert Bichot has been making more accessible since 2009, by offering the chance to purchase its cuvées starting from a single bottle… How […]
The great-great-nephew of Jules Lavalle (1820–1880), Olivier de Cayron is co-author of Athenaeum’s brand-new publishing project: a compelling biography of this Burgundian physician, botanist, geologist and manufacturer. In 1855, Jules Lavalle authored “Histoire et statistique de la vigne et des grands vins de la Côte-d’Or“, the seminal work that would later serve as a reference when […]
Organic and biodynamic conversion, parcel-by-parcel vinification, shorter ageing periods… One after another, the two brothers discuss the major projects they have undertaken since taking over their father Jean-Claude Bachelet’s estate in Saint-Aubin. Between the lines, a deep respect for their elders, their peers, and the vines themselves… Moving—right down to the remarkable harmony they share. […]
Since 2000, the nephew of Aubert and Pamela de Villaine has been running the Bouzeron estate, which they acquired in 1973. For the Athenaeum, he reflects on nearly 50 years of both small and significant stories… How did the story of this estate begin? As soon as they arrived at Romanée-Conti in the mid-1960s, Uncle Aubert […]
At the head of the Orangedesigner design office, this colour specialist presents “The Look of Wine”, a book that invites us to look at wine differently, with greater simplicity, through sight, our most universal sense. Presentation, on the occasion of her participation in the 2025 edition of Livres en Vignes. What does your profession involve? I shape spaces, […]
This figure of Meursault hasn’t lost an ounce of his charisma. At over 70, he still supports his son, Pierre, and his daughter, Anne, in running their own estates, with wit and mischief. A colorful life lesson! Long dynasties of wine estate owners: not really your story, is it? We come from very humble beginnings. […]
She was a journalist in Paris. She became a winemaker in Meursault. Broadly speaking, it’s a story of career change. In detail, it’s also about négociant business, harsh setbacks, notable successes, and plenty of hope. The tale of a second life… Let’s start from the beginning: your first life… Born in Paris with a background […]
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Crémant de Bourgogne PDO this specialist in Burgundy’s winegrowing past and co-founder of PArHis (Patrimoine-Archive-Histoire) has written ‘Bulles’, the history of this regional sparkling wine. A fascinating succession of ups and downs, surprises and disappointments… What was the starting point for this book? Three years ago now, the Union […]
Professor of philosophy and co-founder of the publishing house Tonnerre de l’Est, he has just published a new book devoted to Romanée-Conti. A reflection on the estate’s great wines and Proustian works. Here’s a sneak preview, ahead of a book signing at the Athenaeum on 12 March, from 7-8.30pm, with Aubert de Villaine in attendance. […]
Jean-Marc Pillot’s son joined the eponymous domaine in 2019. Nearly 12 hectares of vineyards, from Santenay to Puligny-Montrachet, 70% planted with Chardonnay and 30% with Pinot Noir, plus a small amount of purchased grapes. The result is a wide range of benchmark Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru wines. But that’s not all… Take a tour. What is […]
In 2015, he and Adrien Grant Smith Bianchi launched their first collection of wine maps and posters. Ten years on, he looks back at a undeniable success story… How did you get started? Without any real ulterior motive, to be honest. Adrien and I studied communications and graphic design together. He’s from the Loire Valley […]
