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François Mikulski
Winemaker
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i. Biography
The Path
The work at Domaine François Mikulski in Meursault has been built through repetition: vines first, cellar next, and then the discipline of taking over in 1991. From 1984 to 1991, François Mikulski worked under his uncle Pierre Boillot, learning the pace of the vineyard and the cellar before carrying the domaine forward himself. The result is a style that reads as practiced, restrained, and free of ornament.
The Work Today
At the estate in Meursault, the method stays direct. François Mikulski describes the work in plain terms: normally it’s about 15°C so I don’t really touch the temperature, perhaps it reaches 31°C – a total cuvaison time of maybe 2 weeks, though I might warm the cuvée for a day or two before pressing. The emphasis is on timing, temperature, and patience rather than intervention.
Signature
Meursault Les Poruzots 1er Cru, Bourgogne Aligoté, and Bourgogne Côte d'Or Rouge sit at the center of the domaine’s range. Taken together, they show the span of François Mikulski’s cellar without changing the underlying approach: measured, exact, and consistent across white and red.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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How did François Mikulski get started?
He worked the vines and later made wine under his uncle Pierre Boillot from 1984 to 1991.
Where did François Mikulski study?
He learned the trade under Pierre Boillot before taking over the domaine in 1991.
What is François Mikulski best known for today?
He is the winemaker at Domaine François Mikulski in Meursault, France.
