Vini Viti Vinci Coteaux Bourguignon A Gege

Grapes: Gamay + Pinot

Region: Burgundy, France

Vintage: 2019

Viticulture: Organic

Soils: Limestone 

Vinification: The reds are made entirely with whole bunches and carbonic maceration followed by brief elevage times for softening in barrels, like he learned while working with Pacalet.

Aging: 1 year in barrels

Fining or Filtering: None

Sulfur: None added

Notes from the Importer: Before he started making wine, Nicolas Vauthier (commonly known as “Kikro”) was one of the most important cavistes in France, acting as the buyer for Aux Crieurs de Vins, a legendary wine bar on the outskirts of Champagne. About a decade ago, he sold his share in that business and started Vini Viti Vinci, a negotiant project based in the less exulted regions of Northern Burgundy, including Chitry, Epineuil, and Irancy. His experience as a buyer has given him a keen eye for quality despite the lack of conventional credentials. The result is a set of wines from unknown vineyards that deliver lots of personality and complexity without a hefty price tag.