But in just one decade, Louis domaine has become one of the most admired small estates in the Cte d'Or. The turning point came in the mid-2000s, when he and his partnerthe supremely talented Ghislaine Barthodbuilt a cave together in Chambolle-Musigny.This brought two of Burgundys most gifted winemakers togetherworking and tasting side by sidewith the alchemy youd expect. The vineyard management was also combined, with Louis responsible for not only his own vines, but those of Ghislaine as well.Its no wonder Ghislaine lets Louis take care of her vines. Hes a master with more than 30 years of experienceusing no chemical fertilizers or weed killers, and meticulously pruning for balanced yields. His winemaking is equally timeless, featuring extended, gentle extractions and a limited use of new barrels.
