Red wines
Bourgogne
Appellation Régionale
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TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 1854 ha 93 a.
origin
Pinot Noir originates from the first wild vines selected by mankind. It was probably cultivated in Gaul before the Roman invasion. Its presence is recorded in Burgundy during the 4th century after Jesus Christ. “Pinot Vermeil” is mentioned in the region’s hospital register dating back to 1375. It is the only grape variety, maintaining the same name for so many centuries. More of a homebody than a traveller, it symbolizes the almost mythical relationship between a grape variety and its terroir. Original and capricious, it is sensitive to the slightest variations in terms of soil. Contrary to other varieties, that have adapted to other locations, Pinot Noir remains loyal to Burgundy, its region of origin. It provides an extraordinary variety of expressions as it is present within all of the Jurassic zones – marls from the Lias era in Maranges, marly-limestone soils in Pommard and Volnay, crinoidal limestone in Gevrey-Chambertin or limestone in Premeux. Thanks to their selection of the best vines, generations of growers have made Burgundy a unique vineyard by perfectly matching the grape variety, with the terroirs and climates.
The Terroir of our wine
Regional Appellations are wines that can be made out of a blend of several locations, recognized within the appellation area. Wine merchant-maturer is a special profession, involving the careful selection of the best parcels for winemaking, according to the vintage.
When it comes to our Bourgogne Rouge, we have selected parcels in Côte Chalonnaise, just next to Givry, in Côte de Beaune, near Volnay and in Côte de Nuits, close to Premeaux-Prissey.
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Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune
Appellation Régionale
Lieu-dit Au Crêtot
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TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 663 ha 68 a.
History and etymology
From Maranges to Ladoix-Serrigny, the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are found at the highest point to the West of the Côte de Beaune. Planted on a plateau at an altitude of between 280 and 450 metres, they offer a varied landscape alternating between vales and fells.
Crêtot may be connected to Crots or Crotots describing a sunken piece of land.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is made from vines with an average age of 35 years old, located in Bouze-les-Beaune. Facing North-West and at altitude of 400 metres, they are planted in a soil, comprising so-called Nantoux limestone.
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Mercurey
Appellation Village
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100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 548 ha 68 a.
History and etymology
The village is located to the north of the Côte Chalonnaise, close to the vineyard of Rully, in 12 km to the north from Chalon-sur-Saône. The appellation spreads over the villages of Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu and Mercurey. The vineyard of Mercurey was established during the middle ages, times in which the castle of Montaigu (about 950 AD) in the heart of vineyard.
It appears that Mercurey carry the name of the god of trade and messenger of the gods of roman mythology, Mercury. In antiquity, Roman built a temple dedicated to Mercury and give then his name to the village. At the same moment they decided to introduce the first grapevines on these lands.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from 50-year-old vines, situated north-east of Mercurey at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres. The vines grow on a soil made up of brown clay, not very calcareous.
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Ladoix
Appellation Village
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 74 ha 84 a.
Locality named: 8 ha 11 a 39 ca.
History and etymology
The village is the first of the Côte de Beaune when coming from Dijon. It has three hamlets: Buisson, Neuvelle and Corcelles. Named La Doiz de Sarrigny in 1304, it is undoubtedly one of the oldest of the Côte d’Or and also one of the largest, judging by the number of Merovingian objects found here.
Ladoix comes from douix, which means spring or fountain. This can be explained by the Lauve, a spring found at the foot of the Corton hillside. Serrigny, whose name is said to come from a Gallo-Roman, was linked to Ladoix in 1988.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from 40-year-old vines, located at the foot of Mount Corton. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 235 to 240 metres, they are planted in a heavy clay soil, ladden with chailles limestone.
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Marsannay
Appellation Village
Lieu-dit Les Longeroies
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 171 ha 26 a.
Localitiy named: 34 ha 12 a 03 ca.
History and etymology
The village of Marsannay is considered as the “Golden Gateway to the Côte de Nuits”. The presence of vines here can be confirmed as of the VIIth century. The Abbey of Bèze, in the diocese of Autun and the Dukes of Burgundy owned vines here.
The name Marsannay comes from Marcenniacus in 630 and from Marcennai en Montagne in 1375. It was certainly from the Gallo-Roman surname Marcenius or a Celtic word for marshland (marécage in French).
Longeroies comes from “longe” or “long and narrow” and from “roie” meaning furrow. This therefore talks about a long, narrow plot of vines.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from vines situated in Marsannay-La-Côte within the districts called Les Longeroies Dessus and Les Longeroies Dessus Bas. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 270 to 300 metres, they are planted in a fine brown clay soil, laden with stones (limestone and chailles), resulting from altered underlying limestone from Premaux in the upper part. In the lower part, the soil represents a layer of 50 to 70 centimetres, resting upon limestone laden marl and stony alluvial deposits, abandoned by the Ouche River, back when it passed through Marsannay-La-Côte.
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Santenay
Appellation Village
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 170 ha 88 a.
History and etymology
Divided into four inhabited areas, Santenay-le-Haut, Santenay-le-Bas, La Crée and Saint-Jean, the village gives an exceptional panoramic view over the Mont de Sène, also called the Mountain of Three Crosses. Its XIIIth century church, St Jean of Narosse, is reputed for its Romanesque style architecture. Since 1968, the main activities in Santenay are balneology and viticulture.
Named Sentennacus in 858, it appears that Santenay takes its name from a figure of Ancient Rome called Sentius or a derivative of the word sanctus, a sacred place during the pre-Christian era.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines, located in two different parcels within the district of Santenay. The first one is situated in the upper part of the district called Les Bras, at an altitude of 360 to 450 metres, facing South and South-East, with an altered soil, comprising ostrea acuminata marls. The second one is situated in the lower part of the district Les Saunières at an altitude of 250 to 265 metres, facing East, with a soil made up of de-carbonated silt, resulting from the alteration of ancient colluvial deposits.
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Volnay
Appellation Village
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 87 ha 46 a.
History and etymology
The village is perched, narrow and steep on the Côte de Beaune. Standing against the Montagne du Chaignot, it outlines a slight bend which stretches from the East to South-East. For centuries its renown has been established by Knights of the Order of Malta, monks of the Abbeys of Saint-Andoche d’Autun and Maizières, dukes and kings.
Volnay was called Volenay in 1160. It seems that the name comes from a Latin surname Volumnius, but it could also have a Celtic origin with the word vol, which alludes to the idea of round, the village being situated in fact in a corrie.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are between 15 and 50 years old, situated in Volnay in the locallity named Les Lurets and Les Cros Martin, under the Premiers Crus area. Facing East/South- East and at an altitude between 225 and 235 metres, they are planted on brown soil made of sediments overlying Jurassic limestone.
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Pommard
Appellation Village
the vines
100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 211 ha 62 a 76 ca.
History and etymology
Located between Beaune and Volnay, Pommard is the place where the Côte de Beaune turns towards the south-east. The village is situated in the middle of the slop, in the heart of its grouping vineyard, which is at an altitude between 240 and 380 meters, facing East / South-East. Highlighted since the middle age, Pommard is known for its fullbobied and tannic red wines, coming from Pinot Noir.
The name Pommard would actually go back to ancient times. It seems that it comes from Pomone, the fruits and gardens goddess, who was venerated by first inhabitants of Pommard. In 2004, the village was called Polmareum, to become Pomareum then, derived name from the latin word pomarium which means orchard.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 35 years old, situated in the locality of Pommard. Facing East / South-East and at an altitude between 280 and 320 metres, they are planted in limestone soil.
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Gevrey-Chambertin
Appellation Village
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 322 ha 20 a.
History and etymology
Chambertin takes its name from a Burgonde who owned a field adjoining the Clos-de-Bèze: the property took the name of Chambertin. The winegrower was gifted and his wine excellent. Everybody spoke about the “Champs de Bertin” (Bertin’s Field) to refer to his vineyard. In the 13th century, Chambertin became a word used frequently in everyday language.
In 1847, the name Chambertin was associated with that of Gevrey by a law ruled by King Louis-Philippe.
Gevrey undoubtedly takes its name from its topography, a gorge coming out of a valley. Gorge comes from the word gaba in Latin and gave means a torrent rushing down a gorge.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines situated within the district of Gevrey-Chambertin. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 220 metres, they are planted in a very well draining pebble laden soil, produced by altered alluvial cone deposits, from the outlet of Combe de Lavaux.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges
Appellation Village
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100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 178 ha 17 a.
History and etymology
Gracious and very alive city, Nuits-Saint-Georges is an active wine city for centuries. It gives its name to the Côte de Nuits and takes place under the banner of Saint-Georges.
Gui Crescent Fagon was the Sun King’s doctor. In fact, to cure his royal patient of gout, he recommended that Louis XIV drink only red wine from Vieux Nuits. The king’s health improved and the renown of Nuits-Saint-Georges continued to flourish.
Nuits comes from Nuis, which appears to be a surname.
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The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 50 years old, situated in the locality of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Facing East / South-East and at an altitude of 270 metres, they are planted on silty soil, deep limestone-marl.
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Morey-Saint-Denis
Appellation Village
Lieu-dit Clos Solon
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 68 ha 39 a.
Locality named: 5 ha 57 a 91 ca.
History and etymology
There were numerous abbeys in Morey and its surrounding area. Located in the Hautes Côtes, a few kilometres to the west of the village, the Abbey of Vergy founded the religious Chapter of Saint-Denis in 1203. The relics of the saint are kept here. The monks built a cellar in the centre of Morey.
Morey takes its name from a Gallo-Roman named Mirrius, which became Mirriacus.
Clos Solon certainly comes from the surname of an owner.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines situated in the locality of Morey-Saint-Denis in the district called Clos Solon. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 255 to 260 metres, they are planted in a 50-cm deep sandy-clay soil from the alluvial cone deposits at the outlet of Combe de Lavaux with a crinoidal limestone subsoil from the Bajocian era.
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Vosne-Romanée
Appellation Village
Lieu-dit Les Chalandins
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 94 ha 72 a.
Locality named: 4 ha 39 a 95 ca.
History and etymology
Vosne-Romanée enjoys exceptional renown, thanks to the wealth of history attached to this place. Monks who settled in Cîteaux in 1098 owned prestigious climats located in the area around the village. The cellar of Clos de Vougeot is in close proximity. The Dukes of Burgundy had a meeting place for hunting located in Vosne. In 1760, Louis-Ferdinand de Bourbon purchased La Romanée, which was to produce the legendary wine Romanée-Conti. In 1866, an Imperial decree issued by Napoleon III authorised the wine-producing villages of the Côte to join their name to that of the greatest growth of the jurisdiction. Vosne therefore naturally became Vosne-Romanée.
It seems that Vosne takes its name from a derivative of vidumos, a Gallic word meaning forests.
The origin of Chalandins has not yet been found.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from a vine situated in the locality of Flagey-Echezeaux within the district called Les Chalandins – a neighbor of the lower part of Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 245 metres, they are planted in a deep clay-silt soil on marls from Bresse.
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Mercurey 1er Cru
Climat Clos Voyens
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100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 153 ha 80 a.
The Climat: 24 ha 90 a.
History and etymology
The village is located to the north of the Côte Chalonnaise, close to the vineyard of Rully, in 12 km to the north from Chalon-sur-Saône. The appellation spreads over the villages of Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu and Mercurey. The vineyard of Mercurey was established during the middle ages, times in which the castle of Montaigu (about 950 AD) in the heart of vineyard.
It appears that Mercurey carry the name of the god of trade and messenger of the gods of roman mythology, Mercury. In antiquity, Roman built a temple dedicated to Mercury and give then his name to the village. At the same moment they decided to introduce the first grapevines on these lands.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from 50-year-old vines, situated south-east of Mercurey at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres. The vines grow on a soil made up of brown limestone, from calcareous overburden of Jurassic age.
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Maranges 1er Cru
Climat Le Croix Moines
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 81 ha 98 a.
The climat: 1 ha 02 a 50 ca.
History and etymology
Three villages, Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges assert the Maranges appellation. This makes a link between the Côte-d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire.
Le Croix may mean “a crossroads” or “crossed”
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from 70-year-old vines, situated in the locality of Dezize-lès-Maranges, and South of the climate known as La Fussière. Facing South, at an altitude of 370 metres and on a steep slope, ranging from 11 to 26 %, they are planted in a soil of altered scree of crinoidal limestone with whole segments of cliffs, on blue and black marls, guiding the circulation of ground water.
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Santenay 1er Cru
Climat La Comme
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 109 ha 69 a.
The climat: 21 ha 61 a 11 ca.
History and etymology
Divided into four inhabited areas, Santenay-le-Haut, Santenay-le-Bas, La Crée and Saint-Jean, the village gives an exceptional panoramic view over the Mont de Sène, also called the Mountain of Three Crosses. Its XIIIth century church, St Jean of Narosse, is reputed for its Romanesque style architecture. Since 1968, the main activities in Santenay are balneology and viticulture.
Named Sentennacus in 858, it appears that Santenay takes its name from a figure of Ancient Rome called Sentius or a derivative of the word sanctus, a sacred place during the pre-Christian era.
La Comme is the name in Burgundy that refers to the valley.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from 70-year-old vines, situated North of the locality of Santenay within the climate called La Comme. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres, they are planted in a brown gravelly limestone soil, filled with stones from altered Chassagne limestone. Erosion-resistant, this limestone produces fine, stony soils.
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Santenay 1er Cru
Climat Clos Rousseau
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 109 ha 69 a.
The climat: 15 ha 90 a 29 ca.
History and etymology
Santenay is a very old village. Its name is mentioned in the liturgical books of Our Lady of Beaune in 1271 and 1289. Philippe Le Hardi owned a fortified house here in 1376, which became the property of Guillaume de Villersin in 1470. In reality, there were three fortified houses here during the 15th century, “one in Crée, one in Norosse and one in the village itself”. At present, Santenay is split up into four residential zones, Santenay-le-Haut, Santenay-le-Bas, La Crée and Saint-Jean.
Named Sentennacus in 858, it appears that Santenay takes its name from a figure of Ancient Rome called Sentius or a derivative of the word sanctus, a sacred place during the pre-Christian era.
Clos Rousseau certainly comes from Roussot, the surname of an owner.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is made from 70-year-old vines, situated in Santenay in the climate of Clos Rousseau. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 270 to 320 metres, they are planted in a red clay-loam soil, out of altered limestone from the Middle Jurassic period.
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SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 1er Cru
Climat Aux Clous
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100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 142 ha 25 a 24 ca.
The Climat: 9 ha 92 a 40 ca.
History and etymology
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Savigny may come from the Latin word Sabinum, which means wine from the country of Sabins, inhabitants of the Italian province, the Sabine.
It seems that the name Beaune comes from Belenos, the Gallic god considered as being similar to the Greek god Apollo by the Romans. The locality must have been a place of worship to this god. Belenos also means shining and Beaune would then come close to a hydronym: clean water.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 40 years old, located in the heart of the appellation Savigny-lès-Beaune in the climate called Aux Clous. Facing South and at an altitude of 260 metres, they are planted on clay-limestone soil, created by chalk debris on basement of the Jurassic. Very rocky, they are warmed and well-drained soils.
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Beaune 1er Cru
Climat Les Avaux
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 277 ha 74 a.
The climat: 11 ha 92 a 23 ca.
History and etymology
Located in the heart of the winegrowing area, Beaune is indisputably its capital. It is home to centuries of history with treasures of architecture and art, among which the 15th century Hôtel-Dieu is the jewel in the crown. Almost all of the underground area in the city is a labyrinth of underground cellars.
It seems that the name Beaune comes from Belenos, the Gallic god considered as being similar to the Greek god Apollo by the Romans. The locality must have been a place of worship to this god. Belenos also means shining and Beaune would then come close to a hydronym: clean (water).
Les Avaux comes from val, which comes from the Latin word vallis to refer to a small or large dip or hollow.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from 45-year-old vines, situated in Beaune in the climate called Les Avaux. Facing East and at an altitude of 240 metres, they are planted in a deep clay soil, with a Jurassic limestone substrate.
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Beaune 1er Cru
Climat Aux Cras
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 277 ha 74 a.
The climat: 4 ha 99 a 61 ca.
History and etymology
Located in the heart of the winegrowing area, Beaune is indisputably its capital. It is home to centuries of history with treasures of architecture and art, among which the 15th century Hôtel-Dieu is the jewel in the crown. Almost all of the underground area in the city is a labyrinth of underground cellars.
It seems that the name Beaune comes from Belenos, the Gallic god considered as being similar to the Greek god Apollo by the Romans. The locality must have been a place of worship to this god. Belenos also means shining and Beaune would then come close to a hydronym: clean (water).
Les Cras comes from the medieval word crai which means stony land.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from 80-year-old vines, located in Beaune within the climate called Aux Cras. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres, they are planted in a shallow soil made up of brown limestone, out of altered Ladoix limestone, splitting into 2-cm thick chips, filled with pieces of shells.
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Volnay 1er Cru
Climat Les Lurets
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 132 ha 54 a.
The climat: 2 ha 07 a 15 ca.
History and etymology
The village is perched on Côte de Beaune. The 14th century church is dedicated to Saint Cyr, one of the youngest christian martyrs, who has since become the patron of the district’s winegrowers.
Volnay was called Volenay in 1160. It seems that the name comes from a Latin surname Volumnius, but it could also have a Celtic origin with the word vol, which alludes to the idea of round, the village being situated in fact in a corrie.
Lurets may come from the word larrey stemming from the Latin word latus, which means side of a hill-mountain or slope
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are between 15 and 50 years old, situated South of Volnay in the climate called Les Lurets. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 235 to 240 metres, they are planted in well drained stony soil.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Climat Les Cailles
the vines
100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 147 ha 32 a 39 ca.
The Climat: 3 ha 80 a 63 ca.
History and etymology
Gui Crescent Fagon was the Sun King’s doctor. In fact, to cure his royal patient of gout, he recommended that Louis XIV drink only red wine from Vieux Nuits. The king’s health improved and the renown of Nuits-Saint-Georges continued to flourish.
Nuits comes from Nuis, which appears to be a surname.
The name Saint-Georges comes from the IVth century, when it is reported that Philibert de Mollans brought back to Nuits the relics of Georges de Lydda, a Christian martyr. Saint Georges became a patron saint of Burgundy.
The name Les Cailles refers to the rocky soils and the limestone quarries.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 50 years old, located in the South of Nuits-Saint-Georges in the climate called Les Cailles. Facing East / South-East and at an altitude of 260 metres, they are planted on clay-limestone soils, slightly sloped.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Climat Aux Boudots
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 136 ha 32 a.
The climat: 6 ha 30 a 18 ca.
History and etymology
Gui Crescent Fagon was the Sun King’s doctor. In fact, to cure his royal patient of gout, he recommended that Louis XIV drink only red wine from “Vieux Nuits”. The king’s health improved and the renown of Nuits-Saint-Georges continued to flourish.
Nuits comes from Nuis, which appears to be a surname.
The name Saint-Georges comes from the IVth century, when it is reported that Philibert de Mollans brought back to Nuits the relics of Georges de Lydda, a Christian martyr. Saint Georges became a patron saint of Burgundy.
The climat Aux Boudots, located on the slope that joins Nuits-Saint-Georges to Vosne-Romanée, is close to the Premiers Crus of Vosne.It seems that Aux Boudots came from the surname of a well-known owner.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines, situated in the northern part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation area at the heart of the climate called Aux Boudots, next to Vosne-Romanée. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 255 to 290 metres, they are planted in a well draining brown calcareous clay soil of colluvial origin, derived from altered limestone scree, comprising sharp-edged gravel from Comblanchien limestones.
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Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Climat Fonteny
the vines
100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 5 ha 52 a 55 ca.
The Climat: 3 ha 73 a 35 ca.
History and etymology
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The climat Fonteny comes from the latin word fontanile, which means small water source. At present, the water source in question is unimpressive, but it has caused major floods in the middle of the XIXth century..
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 50 years old, situated in the locality of Gevrey-Chambertin in the climate called Fonteny. Facing East / South-East and at an altitude of 280 metres, they are planted on brown calcareous thin soils.
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Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Climat Lavaut-Saint-Jacques
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 80 ha 52 a.
The climat: 9 ha 53 a 03 ca.
History and etymology
Winegrowing in Gevrey-Chambertin dates back to Gallo-Roman times as bear witness the many discovered relics. Wine festivals have been held here since the 18th century.
The name of Chambertin was associated with that of Gevrey in 1847 by a ruling of the king Louis-Philippe.
It was one of the first villages to sell bottled wines at the beginning of the 1930s.
Gevrey undoubtedly takes its name from its topography, a gorge coming out of a valley. Gorge comes from the word gaba in Latin and gave means a torrent rushing down a gorge.
Lavaut takes its name from its location, at the entry of Combe Lavaut. Lavaut comes from La Val, which means dip or hollow. As this climat adjoins Le Clos Saint-Jacques, it chose Saint-Jacques to complete its name.
The cadastral survey in 1828 showed that the climate included 133 parcels, belonging to 74 estates. The smallest ones represented a mere 25 m2.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 50 years old, located in Gevrey-Chambertin in the climate called, Lavaut Saint-Jacques. Facing South/Southeast and at an altitude of 290 to 325 metres, they are planted in a soil, made up of brown limestone, derived from altered chalky-clay and limestone from Premeaux.
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Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Climat Aux Échanges
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 55 ha 40 a.
The climat: 92 a 60 ca.
History and etymology
Chambolle was an oppidum (a Latin word meaning a fortified town) on the mountain of Grognot, where prehistoric settlement sites were found, revealing numerous pieces of pottery and remaining vestiges of an outer wall. The history of the village is significantly linked to lay-people who worked in the neighbouring abbeys. The village’s expansion occurred when these people decided to settle permanently here. During the XVIth century, Chambolle was part of the monastic jurisdiction of Gilly-les-Cîteaux.
Chambolle takes its name from the stream named Le Grône, which bubbled loudly after heavy rainfall, hence the term Campus Ebulliens or Champ Bouillant (meaning bubbling field), then mentioned as Chambola in the XIIth century and Cambula during the XIVth century.Musigny comes from Musinus, a Gallo-Roman owner.
It appears that the climat Aux Échanges takes its name from a donation given to the Abbey of Cîteaux, Es Echange, of 12 small plots of land (known in French as ouvrées each one measuring 4.28 acres).
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines, located next to the locality of Aloxe-Corton on top of Mount Corton. Facing South-East, at an altitude of 280 to 320 metres, they are planted in a brown limestone soil, derived from altered limestone from Ladoix, splitting into 2-cm thick chips, previously used as so-called “lava” tiles on traditional Burgundy roofs.
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Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Climat Les Suchots
the vines
100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 94 h 72 a.
The Climat: 4 ha 39 a 95 ca.
History and etymology
Vosne-Romanée enjoys exceptional renown, thanks to the wealth of history attached to this place. Monks who settled in Cîteaux in 1098 owned prestigious climats located in the area around the village. The cellar of Clos de Vougeot is in close proximity. The Dukes of Burgundy had a meeting place for hunting located in Vosne. In 1760, Louis-Ferdinand de Bourbon purchased La Romanée, which was to produce the legendary wine Romanée-Conti. In 1866, an Imperial decree issued by Napoleon III authorised the wine-producing villages of the Côte to join their name to that of the greatest growth of the jurisdiction. Vosne therefore naturally became Vosne-Romanée.
It seems that Vosne takes its name from a derivative of vidumos, a Gallic word meaning forests. It seems that Romanée takes its origin from the latin word Romanus - Romans.
Suchots would be derived from the word souche (tree stump). So its use would refer to the results of deforestation which took place, thereby putting above-ground, tree trunks remains.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 60 years old, situated in the locality of Vosne-Romanée in the climate called Les Suchots. Facing South / South-East in the middle of the slop at an altitude of 235 to 300 meters, they are planted on calcareous and marly soils. They benefit from one of the most famous terroir of Burgundy, located between Richebougrs and Romanée Saint-Vivant.
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Corton Le Clos du Roi Grand Cru
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 91 ha 53 a.
The climat: 10 ha 72 a 70 ca.
History and etymology
The Côte de Beaune begins with the Montagne de Corton.
Corton comes from the Gallo-Roman period where a rural estate named Curtis was perpetuated by the Franks and subsequently by the monks of Cîteaux.
Clos du Roi comes from the XVIIIth century, with the French monarchy’s control of wine estates belonging to the Dukes of Burgundy, after the demise of the Téméraire.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines, located next to the locality of Aloxe-Corton on top of Mount Corton. Facing South-East, at an altitude of 280 to 320 metres, they are planted in a brown limestone soil, derived from altered limestone from Ladoix, splitting into 2-cm thick chips, previously used as so-called “lava” tiles on traditional Burgundy roofs.
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Corton grand Cru
Climat Les Renardes
the vines
100 % Pinot Noir
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 160 ha 19 a 39 ca.
The Climat: 14 ha 35 a 39 ca.
History and etymology
The Côte de Beaune begins with the Montagne de Corton.
Corton comes from the Gallo-Roman period where a rural estate named Curtis was perpetuated by the Franks and subsequently by the monks of Cîteaux.
There are various tales about the etymology of the climat’s name, which means The Vixens. Some imply that the foxy hints in the climat’s wines were the inspiration. Nevertheless, it’s the animal character of its wines that would be the most likely explanation.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines, located next to the locality of Aloxe-Corton on top of Mount Corton. Facing South- East, at an altitude of 280 to 320 metres, they are planted in a brown limestone soil, derived from altered limestone from Ladoix, splitting into 2-cm thick chips, previously used as so-called “lava” tiles on traditional Burgundy roofs.
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Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 28 ha 43 a.
History and etymology
Chambertin takes its name from a Burgonde who owned a field adjoining Clos-de-Bèze: the property took the name Chambertin. The winegrower was gifted and his wine excellent. Everyone spoke about the “Champs de Bertin” (Bertin’s field) when talking about his vineyard. In the XIIIth century, the name Chambertin became a word used frequently in everyday language.
Charmes comes from a pre-Latin word, calma that became charme, chaux and chaume during the Gallo-Roman and Frank period. In a text written during the XIXth century, the term “friche des charmes” (friche meaning an uncultivated field) was found, hence the name of this climat.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 50 years old, situated in the locality of Gevrey-Chambertin in the climate called Charmes-Chambertin. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 250 metres, they are planted in a fine brown limestone soil, out of crinoidal limestone.
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Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Climat Le Petit Maupertuis
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 49 ha 13 a.
History and etymology
Vougeot owes its renown to the monks of Cîteaux, who came here to establish their production buildings in 1167. The famous Clos-de-Vougeot houses the historical cellar of these Cistercian monks. The mansion was built later, during the Renaissance period. Today it hosts the well-known Wine Brotherhood, the Chevaliers du Tastevin and its ceremonial events.
Vougeot is the dialectal diminutive of the Vouge, the small river whose source is found in the village and crosses it. It appears that Vouge comes from the Celtic word vidubium which refers to a billhook, or from vidu which means forest.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are around 50 years old, situated in the locality of Vougeot, within the climate of Le Petit Maupertuis. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 255 metres, they are planted in a spot where the soil is gravel-laden and quite shallow (about 40 centimetres).
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Chambertin Grand Cru
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 13 ha 62 a.
History and etymology
Chambertin takes its name from a Burgonde who owned a field adjoining the Clos-de-Bèze: the property took the name of Chambertin. The winegrower was gifted and his wine excellent. Everybody spoke about the “Champs de Bertin” (Bertin’s Field) to refer to his vineyard. In the XIIIth century, Chambertin became a word used frequently in everyday language.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines, situated in the locality of Gevrey-Chambertin in the climate called Chambertin. Facing South-East, at an altitude of 270 metres, they are planted in a soil made up of brown limestone, out of altered crinoidal limestone in the lower part of the parcel and ostrea acuminata marls.
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Camille Giroud • 3 Rue Pierre Joigneaux, 21200 Beaune
T. 03 80 22 12 65 • contact@camillegiroud.com
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