Rouget Pere & Fils NSG 1er Cru Les Vaucrains

Emmanuel Rouget is considered one of the greatest winemakers in Burgundy, a tractor engineer by training, Emmanuel discovered a love of winemaking in 1976, after being given a job by his uncle, the legendary Henri Jayer. Under Henri’s careful tutelage, Emmanuel learned the skills of fine wine production, employing the same careful techniques that rocketed Henri to global acclaim: ultra low yields, pre-fermentation cold maceration, 100% new oak barrels.

By the mid 1980s, Emmanuel had taken over much of Henri’s winemaking, and by 1996 was producing wines from the vineyards of two other uncles – the esteemed Lucien and Georges Jayer – as well from the vineyards of Michelin star chef Jean Crottet, to the widespread praise of critics.

Now, Emmanuel, with the help of his sons Nicolas and Guillaume, creates wine for both his own label and his uncle George Jayer, both of which are the toast of Burgundy, and are naturally extremely sought-after. SAS Rouget Pere & Fils was founded by Emmanuel Rouget in December 2017, the wines are vinified and aged by him.