Wine Photography and Video in Burgundy
for Gros Frère et Sœur

I had a short window between two client assignments — not enough to justify a transatlantic return. So I stayed in France, without a clear plan, only the desire to create something meaningful again. That detour led me to Gros Frère et Sœur, and to one of the most rewarding collaborations of the year.

Sunrise over the vineyards of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy.
Stone tower surrounded by vineyard rows in Burgundy, France

Between Projects, a Quiet Opportunity

I was based in Lyon with a week or so ahead of me — not enough to fly back to the US. My team was either on break or focused elsewhere before our next mission.

I saw it as an opportunity to reconnect with the kind of photography I rarely had time for anymore. No client brief, no expectation — just a personal urge to explore again, camera in hand.

The vineyards seemed like the right subject. And Burgundy, just a few hours away, made perfect sense.

An Open Request, a Professional Response

I contacted a renowned wine estate, explaining who I was and what I wanted to do. I didn’t expect much — perhaps a polite no, or no answer at all.

Instead, I received an invitation — they had looked at my work and wanted to talk.

A Commission with Gros Frère et Sœur

The Gros family, one of the most respected lineages in Vosne-Romanée, has run the estate since 1830. They appreciated my landscape work, as well as the visual sensitivity I brought to the Degas project.

Rather than giving me access to the vineyards in exchange for a few images, they offered me a proper assignment — to photograph the estate, the vines, and the cellar.

After a first shoot, they asked me to return later in the season to document the harvest. That invitation was a mark of trust — especially during the busiest time of the year.

People, Time, and Access

The Gros family welcomed me with sincerity and attention. They took the time to walk me through each parcel and explain what mattered.

Despite the pressure of harvest season, they made even more space for the project. Their wines are known worldwide, especially in Japan and the US.

The Cellar, the Bottles, the Legacy

I also photographed the cellar — a subterranean space built of old stone, without natural light. Barrels lined up with precision. In the heart of the cellar, dust-covered bottles carry the family’s legacy. A raw space, unembellished — shaped by care and experience.

A Video That Emerged Naturally

The video wasn’t planned. At first, it was just visual notes — a way to document what surrounded the photos.

But the footage began to take shape. A story appeared, silent but clear, from vine to barrel.

Visual Impressions

From the landscape to the cellar — and everything in between.

Sunrise over the vineyards of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy.
Wine cellar with stacked oak barrels under a vaulted stone ceiling at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Burgundy.
Close-up of ripe red and green grape clusters hanging on the vine at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Burgundy vineyard.
Vincent Gros inspecting ripe Pinot Noir grapes in the vineyard at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Burgundy, France.
Aerial view of Vosne-Romanée village and Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur estate in Burgundy.
Manual grape sorting at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur – Burgundy harvest in action
Aerial view of Château du Clos de Vougeot surrounded by vineyards in Burgundy, France
Harvest workers loading grape crates at sunrise in a vineyard in Burgundy, France
Close-up of oak wine barrels in the aging cellar at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Vosne-Romanée.
Young vines casting long shadows on tilled soil – Burgundy vineyard seen from above
Patchwork of vineyard parcels seen from above – Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy
Sorting freshly harvested grapes by hand – Vosne-Romanée winery
Stone tower surrounded by vineyard rows in Burgundy, France
Winemaker managing oak barrels in the cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur in Burgundy.
Grape picker harvesting Pinot Noir vines in Vosne-Romanée vineyard
Old wine bottles covered in cobwebs in the underground cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Winemaker working with oak barrels in the stone cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Harvest worker pouring grapes into a large bin – Vosne-Romanée vineyard
Close-up of a wine barrel with a glass fermentation airlock in the cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Vincent Gros measuring must density during fermentation at Gros Frère et Sœur winery
Dusty wine bottles stacked in a traditional stone cellar at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Close-up of freshly harvested grapes on sorting table – Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Burgundy
Bottle of 2014 Richebourg Grand Cru wine with four empty glasses on reflective glass table in a historic Burgundy wine cellar.
Old wine bottles covered in dust and mold in the historical cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Close-up of Pinot Noir grapes covered in mist during the winemaking process at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Oak barrels lined up under stone arches in the cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, with a metal horse sculpture in the background.
Aerial view of the Château du Clos de Vougeot surrounded by Burgundy vineyards during harvest season.
Close-up of ripe Pinot Noir grape clusters on the vine at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur vineyard.
Vincent Gros inspecting Pinot Noir grapes after optical sorting – Gros Frère et Sœur, 2016
Grape harvester carrying a full crate through the vineyard rows at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Burgundy.
Woman harvesting grapes by hand at Gros Frère et Sœur, Vosne-Romanée
Aerial view of Vosne-Romanée village surrounded by vineyards in Côte de Nuits, Burgundy.
Harvesting grapes by hand in the vineyards of Vosne-Romanée
Clos de Vougeot vineyard with Château in the background, Burgundy wine region
lose-up of wine barrels with glass airlocks in a vaulted cellar at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, with a metallic horse sculpture in the background.
Smiling vineyard worker during grape harvest at Gros Frère et Sœur, Vosne-Romanée
Harvest team picking grapes by hand on the slopes of Vosne-Romanée
Harvest team sorting Pinot Noir grapes on vibrating table – Gros Frère et Sœur, 2016
Close-up of an oak wine barrel engraved with the emblem of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Vincent Gros at Gros Frère et Sœur winery – Burgundy, 2016
Close-up of oak wine barrels stacked in the vaulted cellar of Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur, Burgundy.
Destemmed Pinot Noir grapes on vibrating table – Gros Frère et Sœur winery
Oak wine barrels in a traditional Burgundy cellar at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur.
Tractor collecting grape crates during harvest at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur in Vosne-Romanée vineyards.
Grapes being inspected after optical sorting – Gros Frère et Sœur, Vosne-Romanée, 2016
Burgundy grapes cooled with dry ice during harvest – Gros Frère et Sœur, 2016
Panoramic view of a vaulted wine cellar lined with oak barrels at Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur in Burgundy.
Measuring must density during fermentation at Gros Frère et Sœur winery in Burgundy.

Photography on site

The picking starts when the fruit decides, and the cellar has no daylight in it. I work on the days the work happens, wherever it happens.

The same on a different subject: Degas, at the Paris Opera Ballet School.

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