François Mikulski

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Domaine François Mikulski, located in the heart of Meursault in the Côte de Beaune, embodies the essence of great Burgundy wines. Recognised worldwide for its exceptional cuvées, this family estate perpetuates a philosophy centred on authenticity, elegance and purity. Each bottle reveals the unique character of Meursault's terroirs, elevated by artisanal expertise and viticulture that respects nature.

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François Mikulski Volnay 1er cru Santenots du Milieu 2018
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Burgundy | Volnay 1er cru

François Mikulski Volnay 1er cru Santenots du Milieu 2018

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT

History of Domaine François Mikulski

The story of Domaine François Mikulski is one of returning to one’s roots and a passion for wine passed down through generations. François Mikulski was born in Brussels in 1963 to a Polish father, Lieutenant Mieczyslaw Mikulski, and a Burgundian mother, Thérèse Boillot, and grew up between two cultures. Summers spent in Meursault with his uncle Pierre Boillot, a respected winemaker, sparked his calling for viticulture. Trained by his experienced uncle, François took over the family estate in 1991, marking the beginning of an exceptional winemaking journey.

In 1988, François married Marie-Pierre, daughter of François Germain, owner of Château de Chorey-Les-Beaune. Together, they founded Domaine François Mikulski in 1992, starting with 4.5 hectares of vines leased from the Boillot family. Their first harvest, in the great 1992 vintage, was a success that laid the foundation for their reputation. Despite difficult vintages such as 1993 and 1994, marked by downy mildew and frost, François quickly showed his talent for producing balanced, expressive wines. Today, the estate covers nearly 9 hectares, mainly in Meursault, and is run with the help of their daughter Anna and son-in-law Thomas Boccon, ensuring the future of this family business.

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine François Mikulski

Burgundy’s terroir, shaped by 180 million years of geological history, is central to the identity of Domaine François Mikulski’s wines. Complex soils formed by the erosion of the Morvan block and the subsidence of the Bresse block offer remarkable diversity. The estate’s plots, located mainly in Meursault, sit on varied subsoils: fine river alluvium in lower-lying areas, limestone gravel and layered rock on the slopes, and silt that has seeped into fractured rock. This geological richness gives the wines distinctive minerality and a faithful expression of each climat.

The estate cultivates a mosaic of plots, including some notable ones such as Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes, planted in 1913, and Bourgogne Aligoté plots planted in 1929 and 1948. The vines are grown according to the principles of uncertified organic farming, with homemade compost, meticulous plowing and environmentally considerate crop-protection products. Yields are controlled (45–50 hl/ha for whites, 35 hl/ha for reds) to ensure healthy, concentrated grapes that reflect the authenticity of Burgundy’s terroirs.

Winemaking at Domaine François Mikulski

Winemaking at Domaine François Mikulski is an art that combines tradition and modernity. Every step is designed to preserve the wines’ purity and elegance. The grapes, carefully sorted in the vineyard and winery, are completely destemmed. For the whites, gentle pneumatic pressing is followed by thorough settling. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts lasts 3 to 4 months in cellars dug into the rock, where temperatures remain cool (6–8°C in winter). The wines are then aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, with just 20% new oak so as not to mask the expression of the terroir. Fining, a key step, brings aromatic precision and grace to the wine.

For the reds, winemaking follows a similar process: selective sorting, 15 to 18 days of maceration with indigenous yeasts, and barrel aging in the same spirit as the whites. The use of advanced equipment, such as peristaltic pumps and pneumatic presses, ensures consistent quality. This meticulous attention to every detail over 30 months produces wines of incomparable purity and elegance, ready to enjoy now or to age gracefully.

The Wines of Domaine François Mikulski

Domaine François Mikulski offers a varied range of wines, each precisely expressing the character of its terroir. Here is an overview of the estate’s wines:

Bourgogne Aligoté

Produced from 1.5 hectares of vines planted in 1929 and 1948, this wine yields approximately 9,000 bottles a year. Aged on its lees in tanks, it is bottled in July to preserve its fruitiness. With its fresh aromas, it is ideal as an aperitif or with seafood.

Bourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay 

Produced from 1.5 hectares of vines planted in 1986 and 2005, this wine (9,000 bottles) is aged for 10 months in barrels and 2 months in tanks. Its proximity to the Meursault appellation gives it length and richness, making it perfect with fish and white meats.

Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir 

Produced from 1.3 hectares of vines planted in 1929 and 1980, this wine (6,000 bottles) offers red fruit aromas and good aging potential (4–5 years). It pairs with grilled meats.

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune 

Produced from vines near Nolay and Meloisey, this wine grows on clay-limestone soil, giving it lovely freshness and fruity notes.

Saint-Aubin 

This wine, produced from 0.1868 hectares (1,200 bottles), comes from vines grafted over to Chardonnay in 2008. With aromas of pear, vanilla and spice, it is ideal with fish or white meats after 3 to 5 years.

Meursault Les Tillets 

Produced from 0.18 hectares at an altitude of 340 m (1,200 bottles), this wine reveals notes of pear, citrus and dried fruit. Perfect with warm shellfish dishes, it improves over 5 to 10 years.

Meursault Village 

A blend from several plots (1.5 hectares, 9,000 bottles), this wine offers a complex array of aromas (honey, hazelnut, tropical fruit) and ages well (5–10 years). Ideal with creamy dishes.

Meursault Limozin 

Produced from 0.15 hectares of 65-year-old vines (600 bottles), this round, mineral wine pairs with shellfish and white meats and has 5 to 10 years of aging potential.

Meursault Clos du Pré de Manche 

Produced from 0.3 hectares (first harvest in 2019), this wine with notes of bergamot and musk pairs with bold dishes such as glazed pork.

Meursault Meix Chavaux 

Produced from 0.47 hectares (800 bottles), this mineral wine is perfect with warm shellfish dishes and improves over 5 to 10 years.

Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots 

Produced from 0.62 hectares (2,400 bottles), this elegant, mineral wine is aged with 20% new oak barrels and is best enjoyed after 5 to 10 years.

Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 

Produced from 0.66 hectares (3,700 bottles), this sensual wine with aromas of honey and white flowers is a Meursault classic.

Meursault 1er Cru Goutte d’Or 

Produced from 0.2 hectares (1,000 bottles), this vibrant wine with citrus and white fruit aromas is perfect for pairing with fine cuisine.

Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières 

Produced from 0.53 hectares (3,000 bottles), this powerful, elegant wine offers great aging potential.

Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Vieilles Vignes 1913 

Produced from 0.18 hectares (500 liters), this concentrated wine, worthy of a Grand Cru, should be cellared for long-term aging.

Beaune Sur les Grèves 

Produced from 0.1255 hectares planted with Chardonnay, this rare Premier Cru sits on a seam of white marl.

Pommard 

Produced from 0.4 hectares (1,700 bottles), this wine with raspberry and black cherry aromas is ideal with red meats or cheese (10–15 years of aging potential).

Monthelie: Produced from 45-year-old vines (3,000 bottles), this wine with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant pairs with white meats and grilled dishes.

Monthelie Les Toisières 

Produced on clay-limestone terroir, this elegant wine is aged for 18 months in barrels.

Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Vercots: Produced from 30- and 70-year-old vines, this sensual wine with notes of plum and leather pairs with red meats.

Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 

Produced from 0.9 hectares (4,000 bottles), this wine with cherry and licorice aromas is perfect with game or cheese (10–15 years of aging potential).

Meursault 1er Cru Les Caillerets (Pinot Noir) 

Produced from 0.3 hectares (300 bottles), this rare wine with notes of raspberry and pepper pairs with pigeon.

Domaine François Mikulski is an essential name for lovers of Burgundy wine. Its wines, born of painstaking work in the vineyard and cellar, embody the elegance and purity of Meursault’s terroirs. Whether you are looking for a crystal-clear white or a rich red, buying wines from Domaine François Mikulski promises an exceptional tasting experience. Explore our selection to discover these distinctive wines and add bottles with a bright future to your cellar.

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