Domaine Armelle & Bernard Rion

The Domaine RION was founded in 1880 by Pierre Rion, the ex-sharecropper of the Château de la Berchère who had acquired the Château’s vines. His son Louis succeeded him, and during his time, he substantially enlarged the Domaine. In 1952, the Domaine was divided between his 2 sons. The oldest, Marcel Rion, further enlarged the Domaine and stayed in Vosne Romanée. Bernard Rion has helped his father since 1973 and now manages the Domaine with his wife Armelle. These balanced and complete wines are traditionally vinified. Totally de-stemmed, with a long vinification (2 to 3 weeks in open vats), and they are then aged for 18 months (half in new oak barrels). They are pleasant and fruity for the young vintages, but well structured enough to ensure good ageing.

Region: Burgundy

Website: http://www.domainerion.com

Wines:
Rion Bourgogne Rouge 2009/2010
Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Gruenchers 2010/2011
Rion Chambolle-Musigny Les Echezeaux 2010/2011
Rion Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2006
Rion Nuits St. Georges "Les Lavieres" 2009
Rion Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2009
Rion Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2011