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The Maison Louis Jadot (Beaune) has taken over the J.A. Ferret estate (Fuissé), one of the emblematic estates of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. The latter was one of the first estates in the Mâconnais to bottle its wines, just after the Second World War. The death of Colette Ferret in 2006 left the vineyard with no one to take over. There are 15 hectares of vines. "We wanted to ensure the continued renown of this estate and the wines will continue to be bottled under the Ferret name", explains Pierre-Henry Gagey, president of the maison Jadot.
Since purchasing the Jeandeau estate three years ago, Louis Jadot has gradually become a major player in Pouilly- Fuissé. "My father [André Gagey] worked hard to make this appellation known in the United States. These are wonderful, pure wines, that once sold for the price of a Meursault Premier Cru", explains Pierre-Henry Gagey. (BIVB)

The new life of the Domaine Jessiaume (Santenay) is taking shape. The first bottles from their trading house, the result of grape purchases, have been put on sale in recent weeks. This is a new direction following the investment by the wealthy Scot David Murray, who bought the estate in November 2006.
Originally an entrepreneur in the metals industry, David Murray also owns Glasgow Rangers football club.
The Jessiaume estate extends over 14 hectares of the Côte de Beaune, principally located in Premier Cru (Santenay, Volnay, Pommard, etc.). Its trading activity essentially concerns prestigious appellations with the aim of diversifying the range: Clos de Vougeot, Meursault Premier Cru Charmes, Corton and Chambolle-Musigny. The estate is still managed by Marc and Pascal Jessiaume. "Eventually, the trading activity should be worth the same by volume as that generated by the estate's vineyard" explains Marc Jessiaume. A new vat room should be ready for the 2009 harvest (BIVB).