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A rising star in Chablis, a renowned white wine region in northern Burgundy, Roland Lavantureux's rise has been remarkable.
In 1978, after graduating from oenology school in Beaune, Burgundy, Roland Lavantureux founded his winery in the village of Lignorelles in Chablis, leveraging his keen vision, natural intuition, and unwavering Burgundian pragmatism. Since 2010, his two sons, Arnaud and David, have taken over management of the winery: Arnaud oversees the vineyards and cellar, while David oversees marketing and sales.
The winery has flourished under the leadership of the new generation. The two brothers have continuously refined the quality of their wines and the precision of their terroir, expanding the family's holdings to 21 hectares and adding numerous single vineyards. While accurately expressing the Chablis terroir, the new generation has taken it to the next level, imbuing the wines with even richer layers and a more varied palate. Major wine critics and publications have awarded the wines high scores of 95-97 and rave reviews, and the wines have become a regular fixture in many Michelin-starred restaurants across France. This dazzling new star in Chablis is steadily rising.
During the export process, Roland Lavantureux was spotted by renowned fine wine merchant Kermit Lynch in the United States, who signed him as their agent. Kermit Lynch also imports renowned Burgundy wineries such as Romanée-Conti, François Raveneau, Arnaud Ente, Coche-Dury, and Bizot, highlighting Roland Lavantureux's potential.
Kermit Lynch highly praised Roland Lavantureux's wines, praising their prominent minerality, high-quality acidity, and precise expression of the quintessential Chablis style. He also identified the new generation of winemaking brothers Arnaud and David Lavantureux, along with their close friends Isabelle and Maxime Raveneau, the younger siblings of François Raveneau, the leading Chablis producer, as future representatives of Chablis.
The winery currently produces a small number of wines, with a total of 7 white wines, covering everything from Petit Chablis to Bougros, the essence of the Grand Cru vineyard. Each wine has a refined and pure style. The winery is now steadily rising, and the next top Chablis winery is already foreseeable.
Region
Grand Cru Les Clos
Les Clos is the largest Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis. It covers the entire hillside, enjoying optimal sunlight thanks to its southwesterly exposure. Albert Bichot owns two plots here, each producing two distinct yet complementary wines. The first plot, located at the top of the hill, has mostly rocky soil, producing wines that are bold, fresh, and commanding. The second plot, located mid-slope, has deeper soil and slightly warmer temperatures, producing wines that are full-bodied, rich, and rounded. It is precisely because of this blend that Albert Bichot's Grand Cru Les Clos exhibits such rich complexity.
