Domaine Claude Nouveau

Domaine Claude Nouveau is located in the wine-growing landscape of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, in Change, Burgundy, where the vine has shaped family life for six generations. When the winemaker speaks about the estate, the first images that come to mind are the sunlit hillsides, the changing seasons across the vineyard rows, and the quiet atmosphere of the cellar during the aging process. This succession of agricultural cycles structures the daily work and reminds us that wine is above all built over time, through patience and careful observation.

Available directly from the estate on Avenue des Vins.

What is the history behind the estate?

A family estate in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune

“The hillsides of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the changing light over the vineyard rows” embody the founding image of the estate.

Passed down from generation to generation, the estate is built upon a continuity of know-how deeply rooted in the Burgundian terroir. Producing mainly red wines complemented by white cuvées, it covers several appellations of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Côte de Beaune, including Santenay, Maranges and Chassagne-Montrachet. This diversity of plots allows the many facets of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to be explored while maintaining a shared guiding principle: the search for balance, precision and elegance.

Respect the terroir, reveal the vintage,

summarizes the philosophy guiding all the work at the estate.

How is the vineyard worked day to day?

Viticulture focused on respect for living ecosystems

Vineyard management relies on rigorous practices designed to preserve the identity of the terroirs. Short pruning, bud thinning, green harvesting and controlled yields help concentrate the quality of the grapes. Soil cultivation through plowing and natural grass cover helps regulate vine vigor while encouraging biological life in the soils. Certified High Environmental Value Level 3 since 2021, the estate continues a progressive environmental approach based on observation and adaptation.

“Producing wines that remain true to their origin” remains the primary objective pursued with each vintage.

In this spirit, several projects reinforce the estate’s ecological commitment, including the installation of beehives within the vineyard to encourage biodiversity and the natural balance of the ecosystem. This initiative reflects a desire to sustainably integrate viticulture into the local environment while improving the understanding of interactions between vines, soil and wildlife. Each decision aims to support the vine as accurately as possible, taking into account the specific characteristics of each plot and the climatic conditions of the year.

Each vintage is an opportunity to improve,

the winemaker reminds us, aware of the living and evolving nature of his craft.

What style of wine defines the domaine?

Precise and elegant wines, the reflection of constant dedication

In the cellar, the same search for precision continues in order to faithfully express the potential of the vineyard. The approach favors the purity of the grape variety and the expression of place rather than a pursuit of power. The winemaker identifies with single-varietal wines marked by freshness and balance, capable of expressing themselves with restraint yet depth. This vision fully reflects the Burgundian style championed by the estate, where finesse and clarity take precedence over demonstration.

A single-varietal wine for greater identity, precise and elegant, driven by freshness and balance rather than power.

Among the most memorable experiences was managing an entire first vintage, from vineyard work to the marketing of the bottles. This formative experience was accompanied by a sense of humility in the face of climatic uncertainties and the responsibilities of the profession. Even today, this awareness of the living world guides the estate’s decisions, where consistency and rigor remain essential to achieving the desired quality. The wines of Domaine Claude Nouveau thus reflect a sincere approach, faithful to the spirit of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and to a family tradition looking toward the future.

Discover the wines of Domaine Claude Nouveau directly from the estate, at the estate price, in a short supply chain on Avenue des Vins.

Frequently asked questions about Domaine Claude Nouveau

Where is Domaine Claude Nouveau located?

In Change, within the Hautes Côtes de Beaune area of Burgundy. The same family has run the vineyard for six generations.

Which grape varieties does the estate grow?

Pinot Noir, which accounts for most of the output in red, and Chardonnay for the white cuvées.

Which appellations does the estate produce?

Several across the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Côte de Beaune, among them Santenay, Maranges and Chassagne-Montrachet.

Does the estate follow an environmental approach?

Yes. It has held High Environmental Value level 3 certification since 2021, ploughs and maintains natural grass cover, and hosts beehives in the vineyard for biodiversity.

What style are the wines?

Single-varietal bottlings that chase purity of fruit, driven by freshness and balance rather than power.