Francois de Nicolay

We wanted to expand the effort beyond Chandon de Briailles, so came to be the Maison de Nicolay project. We purchase whole grapes and un-fermented grape juice from neighboring vineyards that are certified biodynamic or in the process. After inspecting the grapes during veraison and harvest, we make a selection that can support elevage without added sulfur or yeasts- wines from pure grape must. The grapes ferment and mature in our Savigny Les Beaune cellar (a very old cave), without pump over, filtration, or sulfur and are bottled by hand via the “chevre a deux becs” method. In this way, we are able to preserve the wine’s freshness and allow the terroir to express itself clearly. - Winery

Francois de Nicolay