Domaine Chevrot et Fils

Domaine Chevrot et Fils is a certified organic estate in Maranges, a village 10 kilometres south of Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy. Run by brothers Pablo and Vincent since 2007, the domaine has earned two stars in La Revue du Vin de France's 2024 guide to the best French wines. Their distinctive approach—regenerative viticulture, minimal SO2 treatment, and horse-drawn ploughing—delivers clean, mineral wines at genuine value in an increasingly quality-conscious Burgundy region.

About Domaine Chevrot et Fils

Pablo and Vincent took over their family's 19-hectare estate after gaining winemaking experience in Bordeaux and Central Otago. Their commitment to soil health drives their use of horse-drawn ploughing to avoid compaction, a practice rarely seen in modern viticulture. They've also shifted to larger oak foudres alongside traditional 228-litre barrels, refining the wine's texture and ageing potential. A critical detail sets them apart: Vincent's SO2 allergy became the domaine's defining principle. Rather than treat wines routinely with sulphur dioxide, they maintain scrupulous cellar hygiene and hold SO2 until bottling only. Red wines contain under 50 mg/l; whites under 60 mg/l. This low-intervention approach requires precision, and Domaine Chevrot now serves as a pilot research winery for the Burgundy Wine Board's programme on controlling Brettanomyces contamination—an honour reflecting their technical rigour. Their vineyard holdings span distinct terroirs. The Maranges Villages Blanc comes from granite and gravel soils on lower slopes near the La Cosanne stream, yielding wines of yellow peach and bergamot. The 1er Cru 'La Fussière' Blanc sits on a near-vertical slope with chalky, untouched soils—Pablo describes them as "almost Champagne-like." The Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Rousseau' Blanc grows on limestone two hectares on Santenay's border, aged with 20% new oak to balance freshness and honeyed stone-fruit character. Their red wines, made from Pinot Noir, develop the same mineral precision and depth.

Domaine Chevrot et Fils Wines in Our Collection

Start with the 2023 Maranges Blanc (88 points, Jasper Morris) for an approachable introduction: buttery, complex, and food-friendly. If you want to understand the estate's philosophy, the 2022 Maranges Blanc 1er Cru 'La Fussière' (90 points, Jancis Robinson) shows remarkable depth and clean acidity from those chalk soils—a wine that rewards attention. For reds, the 2022 Maranges Rouge Sur le Chêne (90 points, Wine Spectator, Jancis Robinson) offers savory, classic Pinot at the village level—excellent value. If you're willing to invest slightly more, the 2022 Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Rousseau' Rouge (91 points across three critics) is a standout: concentrated, layered, and built for cellaring or pairing with serious food. The 2022 Maranges Rouge 1er Cru 'La Fussière' (89 points) pairs the estate's limestone and chalk philosophy in red form, showing the mineral precision that distinguishes these wines from riper, oak-driven styles elsewhere in Burgundy.

Food Pairing

Domaine Chevrot's whites excel with shellfish, particularly oysters and scallops, where their mineral acidity and stone-fruit notes complement briny sweetness. Try the 1er Cru Blanc with soft cheeses like Époisses or aged Comté. The reds pair beautifully with poultry, game birds, and lighter meat dishes—think roasted chicken, duck confit, or venison—where their savory precision and bright acidity won't be overwhelmed. These are wines for the table, not the glass alone.

Why is Domaine Chevrot's SO2 treatment so low?

Vincent's SO2 allergy drives the estate's philosophy: they use minimal sulphite, adding it only at bottling. This requires meticulous cellar hygiene; they're a pilot research winery for the Burgundy Wine Board's Brettanomyces control programme.

What makes the La Fussière vineyard special?

The steep, untouched chalky soils were abandoned post-war and remained free from intensive chemical agriculture. Pablo values their 'almost Champagne-like' mineral character, delivering wines with impressive depth and fresh acidity.

Is Domaine Chevrot certified organic?

Yes, it is certified organic and follows regenerative viticulture principles. They use horse-drawn ploughing to avoid soil compaction and larger oak foudres to refine wine texture.

Who makes Domaine Chevrot et Fils wines?

Brothers Pablo and Vincent have run this certified organic family estate in Maranges, Burgundy, since 2007. They gained winemaking experience in Bordeaux and Central Otago before taking over the 19-hectare domaine.

What style of wine does Domaine Chevrot et Fils make?

They make Pinot Noir reds and Chardonnay whites using regenerative viticulture and minimal sulphur dioxide. Whites are buttery and complex; reds are savory and classic. The 2023 Maranges Blanc scored 88 points.

How much does Domaine Chevrot et Fils wine cost?

Bottles range between £37 and £63. Village-level wines start around £37–£42; premier cru selections run £47–£63.