Genuine Burgundies with Tender Loving Care

Vins Divins is first and foremost all about the growers! And if they happen to make great wine too, then that’s even better! Joke aside, rest assured, they all do! Vins Divins was created in 1990 by Michael Stephens in Beaune to pinpoint true terroir and promote the humbleness of the growers of Burgundy to the world wine market; whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. His daughter Cara has recently joined him after several years of working abroad.

The fount of our vision about Burgundy wine is shared with our growers and their respect for their land. We apply the same criteria to the Blue chip estates as we do to the the lesser-known domaines.

In the late 2000s, with speculators in wine auctions creating an even bigger gap in prices in Burgundy and foreign investors buying out renowned Burgundian estates, there is no better time to discover new and lesser known estates. Customers are eager to learn more about Burgundy wine and to discover new estates and it is with great pleasure that we, at Vins Divins, keep on striving to seek those hidden gems that have yet to be showcased to the world.

Mike being born in England and Cara in Burgundy of British parents, the approach to business is 100% Anglo-Saxon but with a Burgundian twist, meaning straight-forward, transparency being a must both with growers and clients abroad and with no messing about. Cara lived for 2 years in the United States and acquired a deep understanding of the various markets from the east to the west coast having spent some time with one of our importers in Oregon and New York. She has also worked at an estate in Washington state, where she learned how a new world winery functions. Last but not least, she returned to Burgundy having worked for almost two years in London for one of our importers, Jeroboams wine merchant. She was in charge of developing the events market and was also a sales advisor at the Knightsbridge store. With such a wide set of activities, such as importing, restaurant trading, private sales, retail and events, this experience has given her a full insight into the London market.

At Vins Divins, we offer superlative service whether you are a customer or a supplier. Quality is our vocation along with a little self-deprecation. A company is lost without customers,naturally though the produce we offer has to conform to the specifications of the customer. It's crucial to determine rapidly the style and quality that each client seeks. I feel we're lucky insofaras we share the similar tastebuds with the vast majority of our clientèle; this facilitates the task of coming up with the right burgundies for them every time. As for growers, we take them to their key markets to raise awareness on the realities of the current market and to show them that each market has its specificities and needs personalised treatment.

"We have been working in Burgundy with VINS DIVINS for 5 years and are very pleased with the service and the attention to detail provided. We see VINS DIVINS personnel in the market which is a great help in selling top quality Burgundy. We would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking to launch a Burgundy importing or distribution operation"

William FRIEDBERG / AP IMPORTS New York

"We very much appreciate more than 10 years successful, pleasant and effective cooperation with Vins Divins. Great experience with extraordinary personalities providing perfect services and access to the best burgundy terroirs and domaines!"

Karel KUSAK / Domaine R&B

"Vins Divins has introduced us to some of the best domaines in Burgundy allowing us to add a few more highlights in our portfolio. Their top-class and personal service makes business with them enjoyable"

John FRANCIA / Millesimes Japan

It is easy to understate the effort, sweat and tears that go into producing a bottle of fine Burgundy. We see the vignerons on a daily basis and sympathise with the trials and tribulations of the growing season. After all, it is vital to bring sound, healthy grapes to the winery if one is to have a crack at making a decent wine. Here, we remind you of the Burgundian climate which - despite the supposed climate change of the 2000s - can still unleash waves of downy Mildew and Powdery mildew spores in inclement vintages. The vigneron has to be totally reactive to avoid losing his crop. Other obstacles can further complicate the development of the fruit - rot for example.

At Vins Divins, once we have tracked down these type of Burgundies,we feel it is our duty to ensure that their onward transport is handled with the same respect and professionalism as the vigneron in the vines.It is vital that the people we work with fully subscribe to this notion and care about how their wines are brought to market. We ensure temperature controlled transport and storage at our warehouse. We strongly recommend our partners act likewise for shipments.