The Clos du Moulin aux Moines is a single stone walled vineyard attached to an ancient monastery and watermill in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. The property has been producing wine continuously for 1,052 years, starting in the 10th century under the monks of the Abbeys of Cluny and Citeaux. Though historically the wines have earned high praise, the last 50 years saw a decline in focus in the vines and cellar. So, in 2008 Dijon-educated winemaker Jordane Andrieu and his family purchased the property.  Under his direction (and with the generous advisory of friends at top estates like Lafon and de Montille), all farming is certified organic/biodynamic, and the cellar has been updated with barrels from top cooperages and state of the art equipment. While early vintages showed both the promise and challenges any winemaker faces in starting fresh with a new property, Jordane’s two latest - 2010 and 2011 - are nothing short of outstanding. Today’s wine, of which only 35cs were imported into California, is my single favorite wine he has bottled. It’s a deliciously classic example of Red Burgundy.