Emma and Christian Sorine are a tiny, very much perfectionist artisanal producer. As their importer explains:
Domaine Sorine is one of the oldest families in Santenay, with evidence of their ancient existence at historic sites across France, like the Gallo-Roman ruins and the Moulin Sorine. Like so many winemakers across Europe, the arrival of Phylloxera in the 1800s destroyed their vineyards, and they abandoned production completely. In 1925 Charles Sorine returned to the estate and revitalized a small portion of the vineyards. Upon his passing, his son Jean continued his work, fully restoring the domaine to its original 6 hectares and constructing a new facility.
Current wine production is helmed by Jean’s son Christian Sorine and his wife Emma. They are both formally trained, holding degrees in Oenology and Viticulture from the Technical School of Beaune and the University of Burgundy. Under their leadership, the domaine has doubled in size and they now have holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet, Maranges, and Bourgogne Aligoté in addition to the original plots in Santenay.
Domaine Sorine farms biodynamically and practices biodiversity, having recently installed three beehives surrounded by Acacia trees. Many of their vines, especially those planted to Pinot Noir, are upwards of 50 years old. Both the whites and reds are aged according to regional tradition, in a mixture of new and neutral oak barrel.
Their very limited top wine is the Chassagne-Montrachet Les Benoites, from a small parcel just below some of the top Chassagne premier crus.
Only one other US store even offers this superb 2022 vintage, at $112.
