Migot

Lorraine

The Mosel river begins in the Vosges Mountains of France before it wanders its way into Germany. Along its journey north, the river finds passage through the viticultural region of the Lorraine. The Lorraine, once celebrated for its wine, lost footing in more recent history. Domaine Migot is changing this.

Domaine Migot finds its home in the Cotes du Toul, the only AOC of the Lorraine. Camille Migot (pictured above) started the domaine in 2013 but comes from a long, long (13 generations) line of family that have worked the vines here. Camille works his 5 hectares by hand and his vineyards are certified organic.

The specialty of the region is probably the “Vin Gris,” a waxy, deep and mouth-coating salmon-tinged rosé that, despite its depth, quivers with acidity. Migot’s version is almost incomprehensible in its combination of texture and power, with lightness and zing. The general blend is about half Pinot Noir and half Gamay.

Migot’s Pinot Noir can clock in as low as 11% alcohol; he does not chaptalize it. Thus it hovers somewhere between the bright and fresh reds of the north and the herbal reds of the Loire Valley.