Pierre André, Corton, Burgundy, France

When we talk about winemaker Pierre André, we can speak of a turbulent life and a great icon in the world of wine. The late Pierre André, born in 1895 in Nancy, grew up in the area of ​​Corton, hills at the foot of the hills in the middle of Burgundy. In 1914 he enlisted in the army, the 'Infantry Regiment of Lons-le-Saunier'. He served there during the First World War and was among others a participant in the battle in Verdun. In 1917 he was taken prisoner, but Pierre André managed to escape from captivity; he was officially awarded the famous ' Military Medal ' in 1918, an award for soldiers serving during the War. In 1923 his love for wine growing began; he found his first wine estate near Paris. In 1927 he entered the ' University of Burgundy Wines' , by gaining access to the Chateau Alexe-Corton. From that moment on, he revolutionized Burgundy with his ideas and views on wine production, his dynamic character and his business side. In 1938, André opened his first restaurant where he only served his own wines. To this day, Pierre André is a prestigious icon in the wine industry, known all over the world. To this day, Domaine Pierre André is a vibrant and well-known wine estate, Represents a broad portfolio of Burgundies. The team of winemakers, led by Ludivine Griveau , works closely with the winegrowers.

The reputation of the Pierre André wine estate lies mainly in the respect that the winery shows for the terroir ; one of the basic values ​​that winemaker Pierre André wanted to hold on to; dealing with terroir through integrated viticulture on the prestigious and ancestral lands of Corton. Day in day out, the ' noble wine soil ' is worked strictly and precisely by hard-working winemakers. The basis of quality stands or falls with a low yield and the application of sustainable, precise viticulture, the expression of the terroir, and the perfect balance between man & nature.

The characterful wines, under the name Pierre André, come from the best plots of more than 80 appellations. Due to the thorough knowledge of the soil, the climate and the plots, the exceptional wines have such a great reputation. Pinot Noir is known as the king of red wines in Burgundy. They grow abundantly in the northern climate of Burgundy and offer a range of flavors and varied expressions, which are related to the nature of the soil from which it comes. The white wines of Pierre André, are also a beautiful tribute to the grape variety Chardonnay, the main grape in Burgundy, brings beautiful wines.