2006 Mâcon Vinzelles, Clos Grand Pere Domaine Soufrandiere, Bret Bros

Having started his business in cramped conditions in an old house in the middle of Meursault, Jean-Philippe Fichet’s big step forward came in 2000 when he moved the whole operation to splendid cellars at ‘Le Creux du Coche’ by the Hôpital de Meursault where he has been able to oversee all aspects of vinification and maturation with much greater efficiency.

The domaine is now one of the most respected names in the area. He actually lives in the neighbouring village of Auxey-Duresses where he has a small holding of white vines.

The wines therefrom are vinified in a mix of oak barrels and larger demi-muids, for being assembled in tank prior to bottling. 2006 is a delicious vintage for white Burgundy, favouring those areas which do not ripen too quickly – such as the side valley wherein the Auxey-Duresses vineyards are located.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Buyer)