2019 Philippe Rossignol Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Estournelles St.-Jacques
Rossignol, whose brother-in-law is the fellow Gevrey producer and justifiably famous Joseph Roty, now works alongside his son Sylvain at their small 7-hectare property. They also have access to 10 more hectares under a series of en fermage arrangements, by which a winemaker leases the land for a minimum of 9 years (with right of renewal) and is responsible for working the vineyards himself. They make wines from across several villages in their home commune (including premier cru), as well as one from neighboring Fixin. Together Sylvain and Phil