{"title":"Maison Alumni","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn artisanal and committed micro-trade in Burgundy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAdrien\u003c\/strong\u003e (second in command at \u003cstrong\u003eChandon de Briailles\u003c\/strong\u003e) and his partner, also at \u003cstrong\u003eAgnès Paquet, Maison Alumni\u003c\/strong\u003e is a passionate micro-business born of a common desire: to create their own wines while continuing their work for their respective estates. With a \u003cstrong\u003econfidential production\u003c\/strong\u003e of around ten barrels a year, Maison Alumni focuses on \u003cstrong\u003emicro-cuvées\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy terroirs,\u003c\/strong\u003e highlighting the vintage effect and authenticity of the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural, precise and traditional winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir approach is simple and respectful: controlled vinification, with a minimum of intervention and a maximum of attention, to obtain wines that are straightforward and sincere. If a dose of sulfur is necessary, they use only mine sulfur, which they prepare themselves. Certified \u003cstrong\u003eorganic,\u003c\/strong\u003e the domaine works in an \u003cstrong\u003eartisanal way,\u003c\/strong\u003e with a manual press, hand destemming and gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA range of micro-cuvées revealing the richness of Burgundy's terroirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir first cuvée, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/products\/bourgogne-aligote-2023-maison-alumni\" title=\"Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 - Maison Alumni\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourgogne Aligoté 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (900 bottles), spent \u003cstrong\u003e7 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 months in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling in August 2024. In December, they will bottle their \u003cstrong\u003eHautes-Côtes de Nuits\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMâcon Péronne\u003c\/strong\u003e whites, as well as a \u003cstrong\u003eBourgogne Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBourgogne Les Chaillots and Savigny 1er Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e will spend an additional winter in barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaison Alumni: the expression of a new-generation Burgundy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison Alumni embodies a new-generation \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy,\u003c\/strong\u003e combining precision, respect for terroirs and commitment to craftsmanship. Wines to discover for lovers of authenticity and singularity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hautes-cotes-de-nuits-blanc-2023-maison-alumni","title":"Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc 2023 - Maison Alumni","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾White wine produced by the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlumni House.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom vines grown at altitude on the limestone soils of the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, this Chardonnay impresses with its balance of mineral tension and generosity. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in old oak barrels, it reveals aromas of citrus, white flowers, and fresh almond. A precise, mouthwatering white wine, perfect with seared scallops or veal stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBurgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Alumni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55167629984119,"sku":"ALUMNIHCDNB23","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/48f26fe5650f22f0bafe03ec940b962c.png?v=1746003244"},{"product_id":"pinot-noir-2023-maison-alumni","title":"Pinot Noir 2023 - Maison Alumni","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾Red wine produced by the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlumni House.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir from Maison Alumni reveals a Burgundy of freshness and lightness. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified naturally as whole bunches to preserve the fruit's crispness and a beautiful floral structure. On the palate, the cherry bursts with flavor, the wine flows smoothly, with a delicately spicy finish. 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