While there are numerous luminaries in the celestial sphere of Burgundy, few are as admired as Nicolas Faure. His winemaking skills and dedication to the spirit of Burgundy are unparalleled. For a modest man who shows little concern for financial rewards, he has paradoxically managed to craft wines that command some of the highest prices in the market while simultaneously earning the respect of the most discerning palates.
Following his formal studies at the Lycée Viticole in Beaune, Nicolas gained invaluable experience at several iconic estates: Romanée-Conti, Jean-Louis Chave, and Prieuré-Roch. Nicolas Faure is married to Amélie Berthaut, a talented winemaker who manages Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, and works closely with her at her family domaine.
But his real passion lies in crafting of his own wines. To do so, he selects exceptional vineyards, typically of modest appellation yet high potential. He practices sustainable farming on his vineyards, which currently span just one hectare and include Pinot Noir, Aligoté, Gamay, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc. Nicolas hand-picks the grapes and uses only 100% whole bunches for the reds. Both reds and whites are fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in used barrels for 8 to 16 months. While the whites are fined with bentonite, the reds are neither fined nor filtered, preserving their natural character.
