Maison Ambroise, Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes

From 45-year-old vines, 50% whole bunch fermentation followed by ageing in 30% new oak demi-muids. Domaine Bertrand Ambroise is a family-run Domaine, where Bertrand’s children (Francois and Ludivine) now do much of the work in the production. Always with the ability to age, Francois has introduced extra freshness and elegance to the wines whilst still retaining depth and concentration. These wines are always charming and expressive. Maison Ambroise is a long established, small négociant house, who operates on 21 hectares of their own vineyards and purchase grapes from another 3. They own vines in Prémeaux, Nuits-St-Georges, Ladoix, Meursault, the hill of Corton, Vosne-Romanée (with some Grand Cru Echezeaux!), Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Beaune and as far as Saint-Romain. As always with similarly parcelled estates in Burgundy, logistic is key. Bertrand Ambroise was recently joined by his son Francois and daughter Ludivine, they have just received their organic certification (2013). Ludivine explained the move to organic viticulture is one of true belief as she lost her grand-father due to illness caused by chemicals used in the fields.