I was in the shop in town today. The young man on the left in the 4th photo down was working there. We asked after the wonderful older gentleman who had served us in past years. We were told he had past away from cancer.
On a happier note, we tasted and bought some of the 2013 Reservee and 2012 Laurence, which was very fine indeed. We also tased and bought some 2006 La Nerthe, 2015 La Nerthe Blanc, and a fully mature 2004 Mont Olivet tradition (a fantastic buy @ 26 euro.)