with Gaston's second son Ronald Hochar at the helm and the third generation still very much involved
He uses neutral vessels and spontaneous fermentation in the cellar with just a touch of sulfur at bottling
After taking a more prominent role in her father's winery Condé in 2012
His commitment to transparency and championing lesser known grapes and growing sites is a breath of fresh air in what sometimes feels like the same ole’ same-old from California
Jean also promoted and practiced sustainable viticulture since he joined the family business in 1953
2019 Bernard Burgaud, Syrah | Côte-Rotie, France Douro with Gaston's second son RonaldVareital(s): Syrah Vineyard Practices: Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Certified Winemaking Techniques: native yeast, no stem inclusion, pipeage, 20% new barrique for 15 months, unfined unfiltered Vegan: Yes Typicity: Typical, although very unique that they resist the urge to Winemaker: Pierre Burgaud Bio: When Bernard Burgaud inherited his father's vineyards in the 1980's, he set himself to the work of replanting the steep schist slopes