Paul Zinetti

Coming Up

At Domaine Comte Armand in Pommard, the work accumulated through overlapping responsibilities rather than headline-making gestures. Paul Zinetti served as director from 2010–2026 and as régisseur (stage manager) there from 2014–2026, roles that placed him both in oversight and in the daily mechanics of the estate. That span points to continuity in cellar work, with Clos des Epeneaux remaining the clear point of focus and the estate’s rhythm shaped by sustained, practical attention.

Where They Are Now

At the same estate in Pommard, France, the current winemaking approach is framed by terroir and by refusal to overstate intervention. Paul Zinetti puts it plainly: “I am making my wines according to the terroir, I don’t want to cheat.” The line sets out a cellar philosophy built on restraint and precision, with the character of the site left legible in the glass. Clos des Epeneaux remains central to that work, and the aim to make “great Clos des Epeneaux, but also fine Clos des Epeneaux” draws a useful distinction between scale and detail.

Signature

Paul's signature wines include Volnay 1er Fremiets, Bourgogne Aligoté, and Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru. Together, they show a cellar that works across different expressions of place rather than a single register. Volnay 1er Fremiets brings precision and lift to the lineup, Bourgogne Aligoté offers a different kind of brightness and snap, and Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru adds another layer to his profile at the estate.

In Their Words “I am making my wines according to the terroir, I don’t want to cheat.”

Honors

The main recognition attached to this profile is stewardship of Clos des Epeneaux at Domaine Comte Armand. That specialty gives the rest of the record its center: a long tenure, a defined focus, and a reputation built through consistency, conviction, and fidelity to place.