2015 Maison Méo-Camuzet Frère et Soeur Saint Romain

The roots of Maison Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs go back more than 400 years, during which time the Méo and Camuzet families have been vignerons and influential civic and industry leaders in Burgundy. Throughout the generations the family has included not only outstanding winemakers but also mayors of Vosne-Romanée and men and women who were active in politics and business on a national level. The label Méo-Camuzet was first applied to bottles with the 1983 vintage, when the two families, long connected by marriage, decided to settle on a single label. In 2008 Jean-Nicolas Méo teamed up with his sisters Isabelle and Angeline to create the negociant Maison Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs. The maison produces Grand and Premier Crus, as well as village and regional wines, from many appellations.

Côte de Beaune is the southern half of the Côte d’Or. The Côte de Beaune includes 16 villages and appellations. Among the most famous communes are Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Beaune and Aloxe-Corton. Three of the communes include Grand Cru vineyards and there are numerous Premier Cru vineyards. Though Côte de Beaune produces outstanding red and white wines, it is especially renowned for its Chardonnays, which are considered the best in the world. The prestigious Grand Cru Chardonnays from the vineyards Corton-Charlemagne, Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet are always in high demand. The region takes its name from the village of Beaune, the unofficial capital of Burgundy. Beaune is home to many of Burgundy’s best negociants, including Joseph Drouhin, Louis Jadot and Bouchard Pere et Fils. Beaune is also home to the historic Hospices de Beaune wine auction, an annual event held by local producers for the benefit of a Beaune hospital built in the 15th century.

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.