White wines
Bourgogne Aligoté
Appellation Régionale
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TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: approximately 1608 ha 58 a.
History and etymology
Burgundy comes from the word Burgonde.
“The Burgondes were a population of good barbarians of Germanic and perhaps Scandinavian origin. Driven out by bad barbarians, they dreamed of a Promised Land. Very few in number in approximately 436 B.C., the Burgondes reached Savoie and then progressed towards the Rhone Valley and progressively inhabited Lyon. In the year 500, the kingdom of the Burgondes reached its peak. Gondebaud, their king, was undoubtedly one of the very first great princes of Burgundy. For his people, he officially produced a Lex Burgundionum, thanks to which the inhabitants of Burgundy can learn, even at that far-distant time in the past, that “stealing grapes from a vineyard or refusing to give hospitality to a stranger are considered as acts of serious misconduct and merit severe punishment.”
Pierre Poupon, an excerpt from his book “Toute la Bourgogne, portrait d’une province”, published in 1970.
Aligoté belongs to the Noirien family of grape varieties; it therefore originates from Pinot Noir. Like Chardonnay, it stems from hybridization between Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir.
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 Aligoté, we have selected parcels on the hillsides of Pernand-Vergelesses and the stony parts of Marsannay.
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Bourgogne
Appellation Régionale
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TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: approximately 854 ha 19 a.
Origine
The Chardonnay grape variety belongs to the Noiriens family and is a natural descendant of Pinot Noir, crossed with Gouais Blanc. At present, it is found throughout the world, but its motherland is still Burgundy. During the Middle Ages, it was identified in Côte-d’Or Beaunois. It most probably originates from the Maconnais district in Saône-et-Loire. Indeed it is mentioned in 1865 as “the best Chardonnet, but in small quantities in Saint-Sorlin” (currently known as La Roche-Vineuse). During the 19th century, growers used to call it Chardenet or Chaudenet. Chardonnay prefers fairly heavy deep clay soils. It is highly expressive when planted between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. It also reveals other sides to its character on the mound of Corton or throughout Côte de Beaune. Over the centuries, growers have managed to select the best vines, confirming more than ever, the inseparable trio: grape variety, terroir and climate.
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.
In that which concerns our Bourgogne Blanc, we have selected parcels in Clos de la Combe in Puligny-Montrachet, in the village of Corpeau, neighbouring that of Puligny-Montrachet, within Côte de Beaune and the Maconnais area.
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Pouilyy-Fuissé
Appellation Village
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The vines
100 % Chardonnay vines
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 761 ha 37 a.
History and etymology
Pouilly-Fuissé is a vineyard of the Mâconnais, located to the south of the Burgundy, in about 10 km on the West of Mâcon. The vines are located on hillsides, so taking advantages of an ideal exposure for great wines. The vineyard of Pouilly-Fuissé is very parcelled, what allows the richness and the diversity of its wines.
Pouilly would come from the latin name « Paulium » and from the Gallic suffix « Accus », which means « Le Domaine de Paulus ». Its etymology goes back to the Gallo-Raman period.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is made from 25-year-old vines. Facing East/South-East and at an altitude of 200 to 300 metres, they are planted on rocky mass of fallen rocks, and on a calcareous and marly soil from the Jurassic period.
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Mercurey
Appellation Village
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The vines
100 % Chardonnay vines
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 84 ha 59 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.
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 vineyard on these lands.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from 50-year-old vines, situated at an altitude of 300 to 350 metres. These wines are located in the south of the vineyard of Mercurey, in the plot Les Mussiaux, facing South-East. They are planted in white limostone, giving freshness and minerality to the wine.
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Santenay
Appellation Village
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The vines
100 % Chardonnay vines
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 47 ha 70 a.
History and etymology
Santenay is a very old village. Its name is mentioned in the liturgical books of Notre Dame de Beaune in 1271 and 1289. Today, Santenay is split up into four residential areas, Santenay-le-Haut, Santenay-le-Bas, La Crée and Saint-Jean and 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 is made from 25-year-old vines, situated in the area of Santenay. Facing East/ South-East and at an altitude of 270 to 320 metres, they are planted in a calcareous and marly soil, out of altered limestone from the Middle Jurassic period.
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Auxey-Duresses
Appellation Village
Lieux-dits Les Hautées et La Macabrée
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 38 ha 06 a.
Locallity named:
Les Hautées : 8 ha 02 a 89 ca.
La Macabrée : 5 ha 65 a 80 ca.
History and etymology
The village is located at the entrance of the valley that descends into the Hautes Côtes from the Côte de Beaune, on the la Rochepot and Autun road. This village has the specific feature of grouping within it the hamlets of Auxey-le-Grand, Petit-Auxey and Melin. During the Gallo-Romain period, Melin was a leading druidic site. Then, during the VIIth century the monks of Saint-Shyphorien d’Autun brought new prosperity here. Monks from the Abbey of Cluny took over during the Xth century, making Auxey-Duresses an additional wealthy agricultural domain with grain mills and grape presses. Auxey comes from the Latin word Alcius, which became Aucey and then Aucé, undoubtedly linked to a Gallo-Roman. It also alludes to Alise or falaise in French (meaning cliff), as the site of the village lends itself to this. The climat name of Duresses was added, but its origin has not been found.
Les Hautées is in connection with the location’s toponymy.
La Macabrée evokes a parcel in the marshland where reeds used to grow.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from the vines of 2 parcels, that are about 40 years old, located in the districts called Les Hautées and La Macabrée, and bordering the village of Meursault. Facing East/North-East and at an altitude of 280 to 300 metres, they are situated on 40 to 60-cm deep, brown limestone soils. Stone laden, this earth has been produced by altered limestone from Dijon-Corton and Ladoix.
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Saint-Romain
Appellation Village
Lieu-dit Sous le Château
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The vines
100 % Chardonnay vines
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 135 ha.
Locality named: 23 ha 85 a.
History and etymology
Saint-Romain is an attractive Burgundian village, located at 13 km in the Southwest of Beaune in Côte d’Or. Surrounded between sheer cliffs and rocky spur, it’s one of the oldest villages of the region.
The vineyard of Saint-Romain is undoubtedly one of the highest of the Côte de Beaune. The altitud is between 280 and 450 meters. It’s during the Early Jurrasic that the vineyard of Saint-Romain takes place on the slope, taking advantage of its softening and excelllent ground. Saint-Romain is one of the first sanctuaries of the vineyard in Burgundy.
The name Sous le Château refer to the location of the vineyard in relation to the castle of Saint-Romain, which takes place on the rocky spur, dominating the village.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from vines situated in Saint-romain within the districts called Sous le château. Facing South-East and at an altitud of 280 to 350 metres, they are planted on a chalky and stony soil,which produce an expressive win, blending aromatic richness and a great expression.
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Ladoix
Appellation Village
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The vines
100 % Chardonnay vines
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 24 ha 84 a.
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 in the middle of the Mount Corton. Facing East/ South-East and at an altitude of 250 to 270 metres, they are planted in a calcareous and marly soil, out of altered limestone from the Upper and Middle Jurassic period.
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Meursault
Appellation Village
Lieu-dit Les Vireuils Dessous
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 277 ha 63 a.
Locality named : 9 ha 28 a 84 ca.
History and etymology
Enhanced and developed by the monks of Cîteaux from the year 1098, the village is now listed by Unesco as a part of World Heritage. All of its buildings make reference to Burgundy wine producing tradition, with vintners’ houses and grand stately properties. The Town Hall became famous thanks to the film La Grande Vadrouille. The spire of the XVth century church is 53 metres high.
Named Murassalt in 1094, it appears that Meursault comes from minor saltus or “small forest” or even marsault, a place planted with willow trees.
Les Vireuils means trail or path in old French, as one bypasses the village.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine comes from vines that are about 35 years old, situated in a district called Les Vireuils Dessous in Meursault. Facing East/North-East and at an altitude of 300 to 320 metres, they are situated on 40 to 60-cm deep, brown limestone soils. Stone laden, this earth has been produced by altered limestone from Ladoix.
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Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Climat Les Vergers
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 116 ha 99 ca.
The climat : 5 ha 21 a 02 ca.
History and etymology
The village is located to the south of the Côte de Beaune. A large market town during the Gallo-Roman era, the village endured the war waged between the Duchy of Burgundy and the Kingdom of France and was set ablaze in 1476. The resurgence of the village owes a great deal to the monks of Cluny who enhanced the village and re-established the winegrowing area. It was called Cassanae in 886, a name taken from cassanus, meaning oak in Roman. The name Montrachet was added; it may mean “Mont de l’Épervier” or even “Mont Pelé”: mentioned as “Mont Rachaz” in 1742, only bushes grew here at that time.The name Les Vergers (orchards) finds its origin in fruit production, which was very common during the Middle Ages.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from 50-year-old vines, located in the area of Chassagne-Montrachet in the climate called Les Vergers. Facing East and at an altitude of 255 to 270 metres, they are planted in the limestone of Chassagne, which is massive and resistant to erosion, thereby producing shallow brown soils.
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Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Climat Tête du Clos
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 116 ha 99 ca.
The climat : 2 ha 11 a 64 ca.
History and etymology
The village is located to the south of the Côte de Beaune. A large market town during the Gallo-Roman era, the village endured the war waged between the Duchy of Burgundy and the Kingdom of France and was set ablaze in 1476. The resurgence of the village owes a great deal to the monks of Cluny who enhanced the village and re-established the winegrowing area.
It was called Cassanae in 886, a name taken from cassanus, meaning oak in Roman. The name Montrachet was added; it may mean “Mont de l’Épervier” or even “Mont Pelé”: mentioned as “Mont Rachaz” in 1742, only bushes grew here at that time.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from 60-year-old vines, situated in the southern part of Chassagne-Montrachet at the heart of the Tête du Clos climate. Facing South-East and at an altitude of 255 to 270 metres, they are planted in limestone from Chassagne, which is massive and resistant to erosion, thereby producing a stone laden, fine white soil.
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Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Climats Le Rognet et Corton et Le Charlemagne
TERRITORY
Area of the appellation: 56 ha 61 a.
Les climats :
Le Rognet et Corton : 2 ha 22 a 26 ca.
Le Charlemagne : 16 ha 94 a 72 ca.
History and etymology
The Côte de Beaune begins with the Montagne de Corton. History or myth, this hillside once belonged to Charlemagne, hence its name. But the queen disliked the wine, so the hillside was re-planted with Chardonnay. The locality “Le Charlemagne” is the appellation’s historic core. Located just below the wood of Corton, it gave its name to the entire hillside, whose altitude varies from 250 to 360 metres.
The name Corton comes from the Gallo-Roman period where a rural domain called Curtis was perpetuated by the Franks and subsequently by the monks of Cîteaux. Separated by a path from the historic climat Corton and split from it following successive inheritances, the climat Rognet et Corton was “rogné” (trimmed) of Corton, hence its name.
Le Charlemagne comes from the Emperor who had vines in this place. He offered them as a gift to Saulieu Abbey in 775.
The Terroir of our wine
Our wine is derived from vines situated at an altitude of 300 to 320 metres, some of which are 50 years old. They are located in the climate called Le Rognet et Corton, the sub-soil of which is made up of limestone from Dijon Corton, including a fossil laden marl layer. The other part comes from 25-year-old-vines, within the climate dubbed, Le Charlemagne, located on white marl from the Pernand district, producing heavy light coloured soil, rich in loamy clay and limestone, on top of the slope of Corton’s famous hill.
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