Potel's Persistence

Resilient and determined, Burgundy’s embattled Nicolas Potel now helms his own Domaine de Bellene
Mitch Frank
Issue: November 15, 2009

Nicolas Potel is a big believer in energy. The Burgundian winemaker often talks of it as if it's contagious, something transmitted by other living things. An advocate of biodynamics, he believes the life energy in the vineyard and cellar can influence the character and quality of wines.

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