Doug decants: The Wines of Alexandre Bain
Biodynamic and natural wines the result of meticulous work Alexandre Bainâs passion for working the land was inspired by his grandfather who was a farmer. At 18 he decided to…
Doug Decants: Bruno DuchĂȘne’s La Luna
One of our âfauve-riteâ summer reds Bruno DuchĂȘne hails from the Loire Valley, where his family had a thriving business selling farm machinery. Before starting his career as a winemaker, he…
Doug decants: The Wines of Philippe Bornard
Philippe Bornard lives in the village of Pupillin near Arbois. His vineyards were inherited from his father, who previously sold only to co-ops. It was Pierre Overnoy, no less, who…
Doug Decants: The Auvergnate Wines of Domaine Maupertuis
Too much and too little wine. Give him none, he cannot find truth; give him too much, the same. --Blaise Pascal (born in Clermont-Ferrand) Jean Maupertuis tends 3.8 hectares of…