Hazelnut the horse, plowing today just as
during the founding of this domaine in 1650.
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a hut in the midst of ancient Syrah vines
great for a mid day nap and snack
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bright purple bounches of grapes in experienced hands at Croix du Verre
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white granite soil and 50+ year old Syrah vines at Olivier Dumaine
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Parcel of limestone and white marl which produces
a racy, mineral laden Chardonnay (Hautes Cotes de Beaune)
Capitain-Gagnerot at the foot of the Corton hillside
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The picturesque village of Pernard-Vergelesses
Vines routed in a limestone at the 1er Cru Ladoix
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Patrice Capitain at Ladoix 1er Cru "Grechon et Fourtieres"
Chardonnay parcel which makes the Hautes Cotes de Beaune
|  Saint Romain, Pierre's parcel which results in an exotic Chardonnay
1n 1860 our Clos Vougeot was 110 FF per bottle |
Moutier Amet. Brown marl soils, vines 40+ years of age. Beautiful wine
whatever its age | 
The miniscule parcel of 1er Cru Les Haut Jarrons (at the top of the hill, upper left)
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Cellar at Domaine du Prieure. This author assures you after enjoying
1971 Les Lavieres 1er Cru and 1971 Moutier Amet, this is not a museum but a source of very fine red Burgundy. | 
Vermots an 80+ year old parcel of Chardonnay
of Prieure in Savigny les Beaune. In the background
is the village of Savigny les Beaune
 80+ years Chardonnay vines at Vermot. A source of mineral laden Chardonnay. |
The next generation handles the Chardonnay during the 2010 harvest at Jacques Copinet
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Preparation for the Chardonnay harvest in September at Copinet
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From grapes to bottle.
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Hand selection of the grapes which make Jacques Copinet memorable.
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Harvest at Domaine de Couron
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Grenache vines share its precious fruit
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infantile Roussane vines in granite soil (no irrigation here!)
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view of 40+ year old Grenache from the kitchen window of Marie Lise
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History of Domaine de Couron 
A birds eye view of the hilltop vineyards of Antonio and Marita Filicaja Antonio and Andrea evaluate, debate and discuss The skilled hands which make these exquisite wines possible
 Chateau Bolchet welcomes you | 
Grenache vines in limestone soil |  Syrah vines in very rocky soi |  Granite and limestone boulders at Chateau Bolchet |
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