Introducing MAXIME CROTET, a micro-négociant we ♡

When Antoine Lienhardt provides a tip that Frederic Cossard's assistant winemaker of 8 years has stepped out to make wine under his own label, you listen...

Maxime Crotet is Burgundy’s newest rising-star micro-negociant – and his second vintage release is not only new to the shop, but new to the U.S. market.

We probably don’t have to convince you further but, in the face of France’s changing climate, quantities and prices, Maxime is a very welcome entry into this coveted category. And, it’s not just more natural Burgundy – these are expressive wines that take us to top terroirs all over France.

More below – we’re excited to introduce!

Maxime set out in 2021 to do the same as our other favorite Burgundy micro-négociants.

But, with frost-devastated fruit virtually unavailable that year he was inspired to source elsewhere in Beaujolais, Alsace, Jura and the southern Rhône; bringing it all back to his hometown cellar in Beaune.

In '22 Maxime leaned even further into Jura, and some Burgundy Chardonnay finally became available to him. Now, it's a lineup that shows an effortless ability to flex his natural Burgundy muscles in home terroir, and translate them to other regions.

Whites from Chardonnay and Savagnin (here, 'Savabin') are intense, reductive and briny, with a really pensive feel to them. Reds from Pinot Noir, Poulsard and Trousseau have a common thread of bright fruit and acid-driven structure, while feeling super classic to their roots in Jura and Alsace. If the background (and the labels) were a hint: natural winemaking techniques are a given here.

The wines (like Maxime himself) vibrate with personality – there's something really special happening here.

Well done and welcome, Maxime!

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