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  • Tags: Aristocratic Pinot Noir, Assemblage, Burgundy, Burgundy Wine, Champagne, Critical Thinking, DRC, DRC (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti), Fine Wine Price, Grower Champagne, Natural Wine, pinot noir, Wine Business, Wine Study, Winemakers, Winemaking, Winemaking Philosophy, Winemaking Style
Using these wines as an example, I would like to reflect on the best winemakers in their class

💰 Price, Palate, or PR? How to Define the "Best Winemaker" in the World

A sommelier’s essential guide to defining the "best" in winemaking: evaluating the influence of price, critical study, and expert opinion. The article features insights on master producers like Olivier Collin (Champagne), Jean-Yves Bizot (Burgundy), and Louis-Michel Liger-Belair (Pinot Noir aristocracy).

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