Domaine Launay-Horiot is owned by Xavier Horiot, grandson of Raymond Launay, the former estate owner and vigneron. But despite Xavier Horiot’s family connections, he almost didn’t inherit the property. When his grandfather died in 2000 he left his 10-acre domaine to Xavier and Xavier’s aunt. The aunt wanted to sell the property, but Xavier waged an 11-year battle in court to keep her from doing so. In 2011 the court ruled in Xavier’s favor and in 2014 Xavier produced his first vintage as the new proprietor. Wine Advocate has complimented the estate’s wines for their “commendable terroir expression and precision.”