Michel Picard
Michel Picard works the limestone-rich soils of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, a region celebrated for the precision and mineral tension of its Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. The winery's Corton Grand Cru Clos des Fiètres, a Pinot Noir from one of the appellation's most prestigious vineyard sites, has earned recognition from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator. The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 'Les Chaumées'—also Pinot Noir—demonstrates the village's capacity for structured, age-worthy red wines. On the white side, Les Chalumaux Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, a Chardonnay from the neighboring premier cru, reflects the region's tradition of elegant, terroir-driven whites. These wines embody the classical Burgundian approach: restraint, complexity, and the subtle interplay between fruit and the chalky, mineral character of the Côte de Beaune.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator