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.

Charmes Dessus is a 1er cru site of chardonnay planted in the 1950s on the upper slope of the vineyard. The juice is pressed off the grapes before an ambient yeast fermentation. The wine ages for 10 months in 33% new barrels before being blended and aging an additional 3 months in tank. Minimal sulfur is added throughout the process when necessary. This wine is like layers of white flowers, tangerine oil, and marzipan between dark flowing bolts of silk.