FINE+RARE and Vinfolio, in partnership with Brunello Cucinelli and La Paulée, hosted an distinctive gathering on thirteenth and 14th of November 2024. This occasion, impressed by Burgundy’s conventional end-of-harvest celebration, was held within the breathtaking village of Solomeo, Umbria—house to Brunello Cucinelli.
Castello di Solomeo Welcomes La Paulée introduced collectively iconic wine estates, distinguished company and collectors in a celebration of wine, gastronomy and Brunello’s method to humanism. The occasion marked a novel collaboration between the timeless traditions of Burgundy and the exceptional spirit of Solomeo, providing company an unforgettable expertise steeped in historical past, craftsmanship and generosity.
Highlights of this system:
Daniel Johnnes (proper) and Brunello Cucinelli (center) introduce this system and current Michel Troisgros (left) because the visitor chef of La Paulée in Solomeo.
A vertical tasting of Castello di Solomeo, that includes the 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages, was led by Michele Baiocco (enologist), Pietro Grelloni (winemaker) and Riccardo Cotarella (guide winemaker) on the primary evening.
From left to proper: Cristian Rimoldi (Champagne Salon and Champagne Delamotte), Olivier Krug (Champagne Krug), Guillaume d’Angerville (Domaine Marquis d’Angerville), Saskia de Rothschild (Château Lafite Rothschild and Château L’Évangile), Brunello Cucinelli, Pierre-Henry Gagey (Maison Louis Jadot), Daniel Johnnes (La Paulée) and Jacky Rigaux (College of Burgundy) on the vineyard at Castello di Solomeo.
View over the vineyards from the vineyard at Castello di Solomeo, impressed by a Renaissance backyard.
Sir John Hegarty tasting the 2022 vintages of Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Duhart-Milon and Château L’Évangile.
Brunello Cucinelli’s CEOs, Riccardo Stefanelli (left) and Luca Lisandroni (proper), on the tasting within the hamlet of Solomeo.
Company are gathering on the Cucinelli Theatre in Solomeo, ready for the convention to start.
Olivier Krug, sharing how Champagne Krug embodies high quality, innovation and a deep respect for custom, whereas staying true to its enduring household values.
Brunello Cucinelli (left) with Michelin-starred chef Michel Troisgros (proper), who traveled from Roanne to Solomeo along with his esteemed kitchen workforce led by César Troisgros.
The exceptional lineup for the ultimate dinner (from left to proper):
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2010 Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Les Demoiselles, Maison Louis Jadot (from jéroboam)
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1986 Château Cheval Blanc
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2017 Volnay, Premier Cru, Clos des Ducs Monopole, Domaine Marquis d’Angerville
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1988 Château Lafite Rothschild (from double magnum)
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2018 Castello di Solomeo (from magnum)
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Champagne Krug Rosé 21ème Version (from magnum)
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1988 Château d’Yquem
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2013 Champagne Salon
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Champagne Delamotte Brut (from jéroboam)
All photographs by Enrico Galletti (Brunello Cucinelli).
