Variety- 100% Pinot Noir

Vinification- Hand Harvested, Direct Press into Stainless steel, Aged on lees for 6 months - one year, No sulfur added, Unfined, Unfiltered Organic, Biodynamic, No SO2 added

Terroir- Saint Aubin, 60 year-old vines, Cancerous Clay, Limestone

Julien Altaber was a born farmer. He grew up in the Auvergne and spent all his free time around cows and tractors. At 16 he did his first wine harvest and fell in love.

He interned in Mâconnais and Beaujolais wineries until finally settling in with Catherine and Dominique Derain where her learned about organic and biodynamic winemaking. In 2007, Julien purchased grapes with the support and equipment of the Derain's and began Domaine Sextant. Today, he has a winery and cellar in St. Aubin, as well as half a hectare of his own vines. In addition, he continues making wine for Domaine Derain with his consistent, natural, and forward-thinking style.