6 Rue du Tilleul
21190 Meloisey, France
Phone +33 665 615696
Australian Andrew has been living in Burgundy since 2009 and worked with Simon Bize in Savigny-lès-Beaune, one of the most important birthplaces of Burgundy’s young natural wine movement. In 2011, he had the opportunity to purchase Pinot grapes from an old vineyard in Savigny-lès-Beaune, and that’s how Domaine Le Grappin’s first wine came to be. To this day, the winery operates exclusively as a négociant without owning any vineyards, meaning they purchase grapes from small winegrowers. While this system is very common in Burgundy, what sets Emma and Andrew apart is their close collaboration with the farmers. They sign long-term contracts, help the farmers transition to organic farming, and pay not by weight—as is customary—but by acreage. This ensures the grape growers have a secure income and can perfectly fulfill the Nielsons’ wishes.