DROP 12
Drop 12 - Les 3 Amis
Jeremy Carteret, Tino Kuban & Isabel Claire
Jérémy Carteret grew up surrounded by vineyards and worked with respected names such as Benjamin Leroux and Domaine du Comte Armand before starting his own project in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. His approach is minimalist: whole-cluster fermentations, native yeasts, and no additives. His wines, like his Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Euphoria, show purity and freshness while keeping a clear Burgundian identity.
Tino Kuban, originally from Berlin, trained and worked in some of the world’s most diverse regions — from South Africa and New Zealand to the Rhône and the Jura — before settling in Burgundy. With Maison Glandien and Les Jardins Vivants, he focuses on biodynamic farming, low yields, and precise, transparent winemaking. His wines are expressive yet refined, showing how curiosity and discipline can meet in the glass.
Isabel Claire (Isabel Zentgraf) found her way to wine after a first career in a completely different field. She trained and worked at Maison Glandien and Les Jardins Vivants, where she learned hands-on winemaking and vineyard work in Meursault and Mercurey. In 2023, she produced her first Pinot Noir from 60-year-old vines in Mercurey — a small, elegant expression of Burgundy made with care and respect for the vineyard.
Inside the box
Jérémy Carteret – “Euphoria” (Hautes-Côtes de Beaune)
From a tiny 0.40-hectare organic plot in Fussey, Euphoria shows what Burgundy can be in the hands of a precise and thoughtful winemaker. Fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged partly in seasoned barrels and a 600L clay jar, the wine combines energy, texture, and transparency. Minimal sulfur and hand bottling underline Carteret’s artisanal approach. Vibrant, pure, and expressive, Euphoria represents a modern yet deeply authentic vision of Pinot Noir.
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Tino Kuban – “L’Ouverture Rosé” 2024 (Maison Glandien)
Tino Kuban’s L’Ouverture Rosé is crafted with the same care and intensity as his Pinot Noirs. Made from Côte Chalonnaise fruit harvested early in the morning, it’s fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts and aged in seasoned oak from Les Jardins Vivants. The result is a rosé that’s both vibrant and textural — a wine of precision, complexity, and elegance. Minimal intervention highlights its purity, placing it among the most refined and ambitious rosés in Burgundy.
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Isabel Claire – “Claire” 2024 (Mercurey)
The second vintage of Isabel Claire’s Pinot Noir comes from 60-year-old, organically farmed vines in Mercurey. Naturally low yields give concentration and depth, while gentle fermentation and aging in used oak preserve freshness and finesse. Aromas of red berries, violets, and subtle spice unfold with a mineral backbone. The wine is delicate yet structured, showing both authenticity and charm — a deeply personal expression of Isabel’s thoughtful style and respect for terroir.
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