Domaine Chevalier

Domaine Chevalier is a fourth-generation family estate in Ladoix, Burgundy, run since 1850 by the Chevalier family and now led by Claude Chevalier alongside his daughters Julie and Chloé. The domaine has recently renamed itself Domaine Chevalier & Filles to reflect the vital role these women now play in the estate's future. What sets them apart is Chloé's skill at producing fruit-forward white wines with lifted fragrance and balanced oak at relatively modest prices for Burgundy—something genuinely rare at this quality level.

About Domaine Chevalier

The Chevalier family have farmed their 15 hectares of vines in Ladoix for over 170 years, building a reputation for quality in a village that often goes overlooked by collectors. Chloé, now the winemaker, has brought new energy to the cellar with a clear philosophy: express the terroir of Ladoix's chalk-clay soils while keeping the oak perfectly balanced and the acidity lifted. This approach produces wines with marked minerality and a linear character that typifies great white Burgundy.

The estate's vineyard holdings span multiple premier cru sites and include a parcel of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. For the reds, Chloé works with old vines—the Ladoix Rouge draws from eight parcels with an average age of 45 years—producing wines with real vibrancy, bright red fruit, and floral character. Her red wines show concentrated dark cherry and bramble notes balanced by soft, ripe tannins and subtle spice. What matters to you as a buyer is this: you get serious Burgundy structure and complexity without the premium prices that often come attached to the region's more famous names.

Domaine Chevalier Wines in Our Collection

This is the entry point to the domaine and to Ladoix itself. Twenty percent new oak is integrated beautifully here, and you'll taste the mineral grip and chalky finish the village is known for. It's a genuine introduction without pretension.

Step up to the 2022 Ladoix Blanc 1er Cru Les Gréchons (91 points, Jancis Robinson). This south-facing premier cru vineyard occupies elevated terrain on the Ladoix slope, planted to vines approaching a quarter-century in age, and delivers considerably more intensity and vivacity than the entry-level offering. The clay-limestone marls deliver concentration while Chloé's oak handling keeps it elegant.

For serious white wine drinkers, the 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (92 points, Jancis Robinson) is the statement wine. Made from a northwest-facing parcel on clay-limestone marls with 40% new oak, this is a powerful yet refined expression of the Grand Cru appellation. On the red side, the 2023 Ladoix Rouge (91 points) offers bright cherry and floral character from those old vines, while the 2022 1er Cru Les Valozières from Aloxe-Corton (91 points) displays concentrated bramble and dark cherry with soft, ripe tannins and lingering sweet spice.

Food Pairing

The white wines—particularly the premier cru and Grand Cru—pair beautifully with butter-poached lobster, scallops with brown butter sauce, or roasted chicken with cream and mushrooms. The minerality cuts through richness without aggression. For reds, serve the Ladoix Rouge with coq au vin or beef stewed with dark cherries. The 1er Cru from Aloxe-Corton works equally well with roasted duck or venison, where the soft tannins and spice complement game without overwhelming it.

What makes Domaine Chevalier different from other Burgundy producers?

Chloé Chevalier produces fruit-forward white wines with lifted fragrance and perfectly balanced oak at relatively modest prices for Burgundy. The estate is now led by the fourth generation, with daughters Julie and Chloé playing vital roles.

Which Domaine Chevalier wine should I start with?

Try the Ladoix Blanc Bois de Mont (91 points). It showcases the village's minerality and linear acidity imparted by chalk-clay soils, with nicely integrated oak and bright nutty fruit on the finish.

How long have the Chevaliers been making wine?

Since 1850—over 170 years. The estate is now in its fourth generation, with Claude Chevalier leading alongside his daughters Julie and Chloé, who renamed it Domaine Chevalier & Filles.

Who makes Domaine Chevalier wines?

The Chevalier family, a fourth-generation estate in Ladoix, Burgundy since 1850. Winemaker Chloé Chevalier now leads the domaine alongside her father Claude and sister Julie, recently renamed Domaine Chevalier & Filles.

What style of wine does Domaine Chevalier make?

Chardonnay-based whites with lifted fragrance and balanced oak, showing marked minerality and linear character. Reds from old vines with bright red fruit and floral notes. The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru scores 92 points.

How much does Domaine Chevalier wine cost?

Between £36 and £156. Entry-level Ladoix Blanc starts near £44, premier cru whites around £72, and the Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne reaches £156. Reds begin at £36.