Born in the vibrant city of Paris to parents with a military tradition, Jean-Michel Guillon took a different path. After his service in the Polynesian Islands, he embarked on a remarkable journey into the world of wine. In 1980, he began his wine venture with just over 5 acres of land. Importantly, he apprenticed with the one and only Henri Jayer. Over four decades, he transformed this humble beginning into a sprawling estate that now encompasses 37 acres spread across more than 20 appellations. It's a story of dedication, love for the land, and the pursuit of perfection.

Alexis spent two years training at the legendary Domaine G. Roumier, one of Burgundy’s most revered estates, where the collectible wines routinely fetch many hundreds to thousands of dollars per bottle. That kind of experience doesn’t just teach winemaking—it shapes a master. Alexis makes more than twenty wines each year, only from plots that the family owns. He believes producing wines with longevity means oak aging, and most of the wines see 100% new French oak for 15 months. These are wines that are delicious and bold in their youth and hit a wonderful stride after 3-5 years with the top wines gracefully improving for 25+ years.

The Guillon family understands the importance of preserving the environment for future generations of winemakers and caring for the vines by hand. When you meet the Guillon family, you recognize from their hands that they are true Burgundian farmers, who happen to make some outstanding wines from premium plots in Gevrey Chambertin.

The 2022 Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon & Fils La Petite Chapelle Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru is a distinguished expression from the Côte de Nuits sub-region in Burgundy, France. Crafted exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, this wine reflects the meticulous viticultural practices of the domaine, including manual leaf stripping, green harvesting, and double sorting to ensure optimal fruit quality.

Aging: 13 months in 100% new oak barrels.