Henri Jayer

Henri Jayer was a legendary wine producer from the Burgundy region of France. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest winemakers in the world and his wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

Jayer was born in 1922 in Vosne-Romanée, a small village in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. He came from a long line of winemakers and learned the art of winemaking from his father and grandfather. However, it was his own unique approach and attention to detail that set him apart from other producers in the region.

He began working on his family's estate in the 1940s, but it wasn't until the 1950s that he started making wines under his own name. Jayer was a perfectionist and believed in the importance of terroir, or the unique characteristics of a specific plot of land, in winemaking. He focused on producing wines that truly represented the terroir of Burgundy, and his meticulous approach in both the vineyard and the cellar resulted in wines of exceptional quality.

Jayer's most famous wines were his Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, particularly his Cros Parantoux and Richebourg bottlings. These wines were highly sought after and often received perfect scores from critics. Jayer's wines were known for their intense flavors, fine tannins, and incredible aging potential.

In addition to his winemaking skills, Jayer was also known for his generosity and willingness to share his knowledge with others. He mentored many young winemakers, including his nephew, Emmanuel Rouget, who now carries on Jayer's legacy.

Jayer retired in the 1990s and passed away in 2006, but his legacy lives on in his wines. Today, his wines are some of the most expensive and collectible in the world, with bottles often selling for tens of