François de Nicolay

The name François de Nicolay commands a great deal of respect in Burgundy. Currently managing the Chandon des Briailles estate with his sister Claude, François can put his name on some of the finest wines to be found in the Côte D’Or.


To boot, he is a pioneer of sustainability in the region, being the first to use alternative treatments such as milk to treat powdery mildew. Recently Nicolas began his own négoce project, which sources organic and biodynamic fruit from trusted and reputable growers.