Sophie Labry is at the helm of the Domaine located in Melin, near Auxey-Duresses. She is the third generation to work the family-owned vineyards, where she has continued to develop the Domaine, respecting the savoir-faire of previous generations. She has adopted her own style, adapting to the challenges, and introducing her own touch of modernity and reinvention. Her father, Bernard, still keeps an eye on the Domaine. He monitors the ageing of the wines in the cellar, while Sophie looks after the terroirs and decides what work needs to be carried out in the vineyards. “This approach allows me to fully understand the needs of the vine, and how to familiarise myself with each different type of soil”, Sophie explains. “And I really love driving the tractor”, she adds mischievously, before offering a more serious thought: “Can one make good wine without good quality grapes?” Clearly not, the key to a good quality wine starts with the vine.