Vincent Bitouzet’s ancestral roots in Burgundy cover at least the last two centuries. His great-great grandfather, M. Gillotte, arrived in Auxey Duresses in 1802 and was mayor of that village. In 1804, the Bitouzet line settled in Volnay. The Bitouzets were one of the first of the family domaines in this region to bottle their wines. Vincent’s grandfather had already garnered medals for his winemaking talents in 1860. Vincent’s wife, Annie Prieur, has equally distinguished antecedents. Vincent and Francois Bitouzet rigorously tend their vineyards, practicing organic viticulture to reduce insect infestations: the use of organic compost when necessary, no herbicides or pesticides and severe limitations on the use of copper sulfate. Harvest is done manually. Classic Burgundian vinification is practiced at this traditional domaine. 

 

2017 Dominique Lafon
Chardonnay
Burgundy, France

 

2016 Lamy Pillot
Chardonnay
Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy

 

2016 Domaine Tawse
Pinot Noir
1er Cru 'Les Tuvilains'
Beaune, Burgundy