The two lives of Burgundy's Aubert de Villaine

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De Villaine is part owner of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and full owner of Cote Chalonnaise. The two positions he holds are vastly different. Romanee-Conti is a prestigious chateau with world-renowned wines. Cote Chalonnaise specializes in good, low-cost wines. De Villaine discusses his two roles.

Management, Officials and employees, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, De Villaine, Aubert, Cote Chalonnaise

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Million-dollar ante: Leflaive to make its first Montrachet

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Vintner Olivier Leflaive purchased two-tenths of an acre of grand cru vineyard in Puligny-Montrachet from Domaine Rene Fleurot, paying between $800,000 and $1.2 million. The Montrachet win will sell for between $300 and $400 a bottle, but it will still take Leflaive 15 years to break even.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Domaine Leflaive

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Burgundy's Gros clan keeps it all in the family

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Jeanine Gros, vintner and mayor of Vosne-Romanee, France, and her children own five prestigious wineries that consistently produce award-winning Burgundy, such as their Richebourg. The wines of each of the domains are evaluated, and family members are profiled.

Gros, Jeanine

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