Tucked away behind unassuming stone walls in Beaune’s historic center, Domaine Remoissenet Pere et Fils is quietly rewriting its story. Once just another name in Burgundy’s crowded field of negociants, Remoissenet has transformed into something far more exciting: a producer crafting wines that Burgundy lovers, sommeliers, and collectors are starting to whisper about.
This isn’t a flashy, headline-grabbing winery. But that’s exactly what makes its story worth telling.
Domaine Remoissenet Père & Fils
Phone Number: +33 3 80 22 93 57 | contact@remoissenet.com | www.remoissenet.com
20 Rue Eugene Spuller
21200 Beaune, France
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A House with Deep Roots (and New Energy)
Founded back in 1877, Domaine Remoissenet spent most of its history as a traditional négociant. In Burgundy, that meant buying grapes—or even finished wine—from local growers, blending them, and bottling under its own label. A common model at the time, though not one that always screamed “quality-first.“
For more than a century, the Remoissenet name stayed quietly consistent. Old stone cellars, classic labels, and wines that were decent but rarely thrilling.
Then came 2005. That’s when everything changed.
The winery was sold to a U.S.-led group of investors, headed by Edward Milstein, a New York businessman who, wisely, didn’t try to tell the Burgundians how to make wine. Instead, he handed that responsibility to someone who knew the land inside out: Bernard Repolt, a Burgundy native and ex-director of Maison Louis Jadot.
Under Repolt, the sleepy negociant house woke up. The mission? Shift from buying fruit to growing it. Focus on terroir. Work with the best growers. And most importantly: put quality at the center of everything.
Meet the People Behind the Wines
Behind every great wine revival, there’s usually a small group of people working quietly but obsessively. At Remoissenet, that starts with Bernard Repolt himself. With deep regional knowledge and the calm confidence of someone who grew up surrounded by vineyards, Repolt steered the domaine’s transformation with patience rather than flash.
In the cellar, Claude Jobard—formerly of Domaine Joseph Drouhin—became the quiet architect of the wines. His philosophy? Less manipulation, more listening. In his words, the goal is to “translate the vineyard, not overpower it.”
Out in the vineyards, a small team farms with increasing focus on organic methods. No sweeping marketing claims here—just sustainable farming where possible, careful vineyard work, and meticulous attention to detail. Because in Burgundy, every small decision shows up in the glass.
Vineyards & Terroir: Burgundy’s Secret Language
If you ask Burgundy winemakers what makes their wines special, most will point down at the soil.
At Remoissenet, those soils now span 13 ha of estate-owned vineyards, as well as fruit sourced from carefully chosen growers. Their vineyards stretch from the softer slopes of Savigny-les-Beaune to the prestigious villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay, and Gevrey-Chambertin.
Each plot tells its own story. Limestone-rich soils lend tension and minerality to the whites. Clay-heavy parcels in Pommard give the reds their depth and structure. The varied slopes of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits bring their microclimates—frost, sun, fog—all shaping how each grape grows.
The farming? Hands-on. Harvesting is mostly done by hand. Yields are kept low. And while not fully organic across the board, sustainable and low-intervention practices are increasingly the norm.
In short: Remoissenet is letting the land speak.
Vineyards & Terroir: A Closer Look at Remoissenet’s Burgundy Heartland
At Domaine Remoissenet, the story of the wines begins in the vineyards—those famed slopes and hidden parcels stretching across the Côte de Beaune and Cote de Nuits. While some grapes still come from trusted local growers, much of the domaine’s production now draws from its own 13 hectares of carefully tended vineyards. Each site, each patch of soil, imparts its distinct fingerprint on the wines.
One of the domaine’s most historic parcels lies in Beaune’s Premier Cru Les Marconnets, situated on the northern edge of Beaune near Savigny-lès-Beaune. Here, the soils are shallow and composed of clay over limestone bedrock, offering superb drainage. The slightly cooler microclimate of this vineyard contributes to structured, spicy Pinot Noirs that balance bright red fruit with savory depth. Wines from Les Marconnets are known for being approachable in their youth but capable of graceful aging.
Nearby, in Savigny-les-Beaune, Remoissenet works with vineyards that yield a lighter, more delicate style of Pinot Noir. The soils here, a mix of marl and stony limestone, favor aromatic reds with red berry character and subtle floral notes. These wines are typically softer and fresher, embodying the elegant side of Burgundy.
Moving south, Remoissenet’s holdings in Pommard’s Premier Cru Les Epenots reveal a different personality. The vineyards lie on the eastern side of Pommard, where the heavier clay soils, anchored by limestone below, shape a bolder expression of Pinot Noir. This site is synonymous with power and structure. Remoissenet’s wine from Les Epenots typically shows dark cherry fruit, earthy undertones, and firm tannins—a wine that demands patience but rewards cellaring with complexity and depth.
In contrast, just over the hill in Volnay’s Premier Cru Les Taillepieds, the focus shifts to finesse. The vineyard’s name, meaning “cut feet,” refers to the razor-sharp stones littering its slopes. The soils are thin and stony over pure limestone, yielding wines of remarkable precision. Remoissenet’s Pinot Noir from Les Taillepieds is all about elegance: floral aromas, mineral lift, and a silky, almost ethereal palate.
On the white wine side, the domaine draws fruit from prestigious parcels in Meursault, particularly the renowned Premier Cru Charmes vineyard. Located in the southern part of the village, these vineyards are planted on deeper, richer soils—a mix of clay and limestone that helps produce Chardonnays with texture and roundness. Remoissenet’s Meursault “Charmes” balances ripe stone fruit and creamy texture with fresh acidity, avoiding the heaviness sometimes found in this style.
Not far from Meursault lies Puligny-Montrachet, where Remoissenet sources fruit for one of its most precise and mineral-driven Chardonnays. The thin, rocky soils in Puligny, dominated by limestone, contribute to tight, citrus-driven wines with pronounced minerality. Puligny’s cooler character comes through clearly in these taut, structured wines that age gracefully over time.
At the very top of the white wine hierarchy is Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, perched on the slopes of Aloxe-Corton. This steep, sun-soaked vineyard features soils of white marl and limestone, conditions that are perfect for producing one of Burgundy’s most powerful yet poised Chardonnays. Remoissenet’s Corton-Charlemagne captures this balance beautifully—structured and mineral-driven, with notes of green apple, flint, and a touch of almond. While impressive when young, this Grand Cru is built to evolve over many years.
Finally, in Gevrey-Chambertin, one of the most iconic villages of the Côte de Nuits, Remoissenet crafts Pinot Noirs that are darker and more muscular. The deep, rocky soils, rich in limestone and clay, contribute to wines with pronounced tannins and earthy, smoky notes alongside dark berry fruit. These are wines of power and longevity—less about immediate charm, more about patient complexity.
Throughout these varied sites, Remoissenet’s vineyard philosophy is simple: respect the land and let each terroir express itself. Hand-harvesting, careful pruning, and sustainable practices are standard across both owned vineyards and those managed by trusted partner growers. In every bottle, whether a delicate Volnay or a structured Gevrey, the landscape of Burgundy speaks clearly.
Why Remoissenet Matters Now
In a region where many big names have become near-mythical (and near-impossible to buy), Domaine Remoissenet offers something refreshingly real: Burgundy wines that respect their roots but embrace modern craftsmanship. No gimmicks. No cult-status pretensions. Just wines that quietly impress.
So next time you’re scanning a wine list or browsing a cellar, keep an eye out for that elegant Remoissenet label. Behind it, there’s a story of tradition rediscovered—and a future that’s just starting to shine.
