Pierre Morey is an illustrious name in Burgundy as he was in a métayage agreement with Domaine des Comtes Lafon until the late 1980s.

When their partnership came to an end, he started a négociant firm named after his father and mother: Morey-Blanc. He was also the régisseur of the equally famous Domaine Leflaive from 1988 to 2008. While there, he ran his own domain and his négoce business alongside supervising things at Domaine Leflaive. Today, Pierre Morey works alongside his daughter Anne.
An early authority on biodynamic grape growing, he converted his own domaine to organic farming in 1993, and has been practicing biodynamics since 1998. In his cellar, 20% of stems are used in his reds, and the wines undergo a prolonged vinification period. His whites, always blessed with glorious levels of minerality, receive an élevage of 18 months in barrels, of which less than 40% are in new barrels. The white wines of Pierre Morey are dazzling examples of Burgundian haute couture.

Domaine Michel Bouzereau is one of the two producers we’ve worked with since the inception of Maitre de Chai.

The superlative quality of their wines hasn’t flagged in the least since 1994, the first vintage we brought into Quebec. Jean-Baptiste, Michel’s son, has been at the head of the domaine since 1999. The grapes are harvested by hand, with enough phenolic maturity to minimize or avoid chaptalization while also maintaining sufficient natural acidity for freshness, balance, and crispness. These wines offer a true expression of terroir.
Their Meursaults in recent vintages have so much precision the domaine is now among the commune’s top producers. Their bottlings from Les Tessons and Le Limozin easily approach premier cru levels and are highly sought-after. They also farm four premier cru plots of Meursault as well as a choice section of the famous Puligny premier cru Le Cailleret. And despite the critical acclaim and undeniable quality of the wines, the price of their wines have stayed low. Are there still bargains in Burgundy? There’s one right here.

Marc Colin, the patriarch and founder of the domain, created one of the most reputed estates in Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin.

Over the past decade, two of his sons, Damien and Joseph, and his daughter Caroline, have taken over. But the quality and reputation has remained constant as the domaine is still considered to be at the top of the Côte de Beaune.
Their vineyard holdings are impressive, as much for the sheer quantity of appellations as for their prestige. They make eleven Saint-Aubin, nine of them as premier crus, as well as six Chassagne-Montrachets, four of which are premier crus. There are three Puligny-Montrachets, two Santenays and two grands crus, Montrachet and Batard-Montrachet.
Often rivalling wines of the neighbouring, more prestigious appellations, Colin’s white Saint-Aubins (alongside those of Hubert Lamy) have lifted the appellation into the constellation of Burgundy’s greatest appellations. But despite the number of different wines they produce, their supply isn’t close to meeting the global demand. Brilliant stylists, the Colins make delicate, vibrant white wines of great beauty.

Chez Muzard wine is a family affair. Having taking over from their father Lucien, the brothers Claude and Hervé Muzard now run the family estate.

In the region of Santenay, the Muzard name is highly visible, as much for the breadth of the family’s vineyards (which includes five premier cru sites in the appellation), as for their leadership and quality of their wines.
The Muzard brothers share a vision for producing wholesome wines; and they also understand the work required to make those wines. In 2009, they proudly converted their entire vineyard holdings to organics. Whether in the vines or in the cellar, they work seriously and energetically. Their wines always show bright, attractive fruit in youth, and they have the structure needed for serious aging as well. Their wines have stuffing found all too rarely in modern-day Santenay. Firmly established as SAQ stalwarts, the wines of Domaine Lucien Muzard always offer exceptional quality at a reasonable price.

The domain is managed by Hugues Pavelot, who has taken over in recent years from his father Jean-Marc.

The domaine has impressive holdings: six plots of premier cru Savigny-les-Beaune, three of which are in the famed valley of Bouilland. Their basic Savigny is a perfect marriage of tension and freshness. The premier crus beautifully reflect their respective terroirs, and have proven over time their ability to age with grace and elegance. It is is highly recommended to cellar crus like Les Peuillets and La Dominode. A perusal of reviews from recent vintages by Burghound’s Allan Meadows reveals that Pavelot is amongst the appellation’s best.

2009 marked the last year the brothers Carillon made wines together as Domaine Louis Carillon, their father’s name. From 2010, the family vineyard is divided between the two brothers, each of whom has created their own domain. The Carillon name is undoubtedly one of the standard-bearers for chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune. The two brothers are gifted and unwilling to compromise in their efforts to produce spectacular wine. Both Jacques and François will certainly live up to the Carillon name. Maître de Chai represents both domaines in Quebec.

The Carillon vines are old, which explains—alongside the hard work in the vineyard—the stamp of terroir in these wines. The elevages last 18 months in barriques, adding weight and structure. Those patient (and wise) enough to hold off from opening Carillon’s premier crus for a few years will be rewarded with tasting moments that are in themselves celebratory occasions.

Hubert’s son Olivier Lamy is an exemplary winemaker with a formidable work-ethic and a deep intellect. He unites these talents in the service of his two greatest ideals and passions: crafting fine wine and raising awareness of one of Burgundy’s most under-estimated appellations, Saint Aubin.

Tending truly magnificent terroirs, the wines of this domaine and those of Marc Colin are the appellation’s two greatest ambassadors. Olivier Lamy produces energetic reds and an impeccable range of white crus that all showcase purity and finesse. The pinots are expressive, and the chardonnays direct and elegant. If you put together a dream-team of top young Burgundian producers, the fourty-something Olivier Lamy would definitely be one of its stars.

Jean-Marc Roulot is a Burgundy icon.

Alongside the domaine’s own hyper-perfectionist bottlings, he also runs a boutique négoce firm which produces gorgeous Meursaults. Le Maître de Chai brings in minute quantities of his négoce wines, and also represents his Poire du Roulot. Not many people know that Jean-Marc Roulot manufactures fine distillates, using the knowledge and equipment handed down by his ancestors. Monumentally good stuff.

2009 marked the last year the brothers Carillon made wines together under the label Domaine Louis Carillon, their father’s name. From 2010, the family vineyard has been divided between the two brothers, each of whom has created their own domaine. The Carillon name is undoubtedly one of the standard-bearers for chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune. The two brothers are gifted and unwilling to compromise in their efforts to produce spectacular wine. Both Jacques and François will certainly live up to the Carillon name and Maître de Chai represents both brothers in Quebec.

The Carillon vines are old, which explains—alongside the hard work in the vineyard—the stamp of terroir in these wines. The elevages last 18 months in barriques, adding weight and structure. Francois Carillon is actively seeking new plots in Puligny to enhance his holdings. His range will likely expand over the coming years.

Delicious from the outset, those patient (and wise) enough to hold off from opening Carillon’s premier crus for a few years will be rewarded.