Columns — Fine Wine Tradition

The legendary Domaine Ramonet, founded by Pierre Ramonet in the 1920s, remains outstanding to this day. Its wines were the first white wines from Burgundy to be bottled at the domaine and exported to the USA – a fact William Kelley mentions in his essay.

To truly understand wine, you have to drink it – ideally in the company of fellow explorers just as curious as you are. This time, without any prior agreement, the evening turned into a Chambolle-Musigny focus around the wines of Nicolas Groffier, an undeniably gifted winemaker who has shaped a style entirely his own.

Château Rayas by the Reynaud family — one of the world’s most distinctive and polarizing wines. Why does aged Rayas surpass any Burgundy, while even a 20-year-old vintage delivers extraordinary depth? Reflections on true terroir, vineyard and cellar microbiology, Emmanuel Reynaud’s undeniable talent, and why Rayas deserves its own appellation. Tasting notes on the incomparable 1988 and magnificent young vintages — an unforgettable fine wine experience.