Baudouin Millet
Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021
One of my favorite leisure activities, when I'm allowed by the rhythm of children, cleaning, cooking, etc is watching sports. Mostly team sports...to a now-struggling coach myself, there is nothing more impressive than getting several people not only acting in concert, but acting quasi-independently in a constantly shifting landscape to achieve a single goal. I mean...have you LOOKED at some of these play diagrams from football (pick one, they are both Uber-cerebral) or basketball or hockey? And then, on top of the plan, there exists the reality that the plan can and shall break down, and coaches and teammates alike hope that their connection encourages improvisation that will bring forth success. It's...a lot to assume.
Baudouin Millet took over his father's estate in the Chablis region of Burgundy some years back, and since then has brought on a team that he values to help lead this winery into the new wine scene...a landscape of people seeking pure, natural wines that speak of the land and tradition. That's a tall order, and one that requires depth of knowledge, skills, and ability to think on the fly, especially in a world made more precarious by climate change.
Perhaps it's not a surprise to read Baudouin's own words about how he views his colleagues:
"Calling ourselves a team is an understatement because of how closely we work together day in and day out!
Passionate about sports, the concept of a team is congruent with my aspirations: That cohesion, exchange, understanding and listening transpire within my company and be shared by all is a major goal of mine.
Each employee makes a valuable contribution to the position they occupy through their personality, skills, responsibilities and ambitions.
As captain of this team, I am committed to ensuring a strategy and values conducive to everyone on the estate thriving long term."
This new vintage, just arrived from the famed region of Chablis, is fresh and vital Chardonnay, boasting ripe stone fruit and lemon with vibrant acidity. A tremendous value! Go Team!
