Brothers Romain and Jean-Guillaume come from a wine making family in Aloxe-Corton. In 2009, they created their own domaine, Chapuis Frères. Based in Ladoix-Serrigny, they make classic style wines (still organic) from their family vineyards throughout Burgundy. Apart from Chapuis Frères, the brothers now also have a side project ‘Chapuis et Chapuis,’ in which they are making natural wines from Burgundy, from both their family vineyards. In the last couple of years, they have also (due to poor weather conditions) bought organic grapes from other regions as well.

Romain had spent a considerable amount of time learning to make wine overseas, in particular in Lebanon, New Zealand and Australia, before returning to Burgundy to spend three years working with Philippe Pacalet. And, it was after this that he decided to make his own wine.

The wines are vinified in their new winery in Ladoix-Serrigny. The grapes are fermented on their natural yeasts, without any additives, with only a small amount of sulfites added prior to bottling. They all see relatively short ageing in old barrels (apart from the pét-nat), and are never fined or filtered.

These wines are relatively unknown outside of France, and with such small production, we are extremely lucky to have them here in Australia. They are clean and strong, and stay open for days without issues. They really are outstanding wines when you consider the price. Allocations are extremely tight each year.