Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne has long been one of Burgundy’s most quietly influential forces. A viticultural savant with a deep command of biodynamics, he has guided some of the region’s most iconic domaines toward thriving, living vineyards. For eight years, he worked hand-in-glove with Anne-Claude Leflaive, cofounding the École Du Vin et des Terroirs—a sacred little classroom in the Côte d’Or where growers came to deepen their understanding of soil, root, sky, and vine. From plant bio-indicators to sensitive crystallization, no subject was too esoteric when it came to unlocking the truths held in the land.

After Anne-Claude’s death in 2015, Antoine stepped away from Leflaive and quietly began consulting with a small circle of like-minded growers. One thing led to another, as it does when curiosity meets opportunity—and before long, Antoine began sourcing fruit to make wines of his own. The results? Unmistakable. Bright with energy, rigorous in structure, and pulsing with the clarity of someone who has spent a lifetime listening closely to the earth. These are wines that feel like answers to questions you didn’t know you had.

Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes comes from two parcels of vines, one from the foot of the hill of Corton in Ladoix-Serrigny with deep clay-limestone, the other from Nantoux in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune with limestone. The juice is pressed directly and fermented with ambient yeasts before aging 12-14 months in foudre, amphora, and used barrels. It is blended and then aged an extra 3 months in tank before being filtered. Minimal sulfur is added throughout the process when necessary. The wine is beautiful, fine and floral with a gentle finesse of pineapple, mango, and stone.