Domaine des Vignes Blanches, a Burgundy institution

The earliest record of the Léger family, who still run the estate today, dates back to the 13th century. They are mentioned in the parchments of the Commandery of Beaune of the Knights of the Hospital "Saint-Jean de Jérusalem" around the year one thousand.

Available directly from the estate on Avenue des Vins.

Where is the estate located?

A sheltered valley in Burgundy

This estate is located in the heart of Burgundy's vineyards, in Paris-l'Hôpital. Nestled in the Cozanne Valley, between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise, the vineyard is sheltered from the winds, and its plots produce wines that are worth discovering.

What appellations does the estate produce?

Three legendary appellations

The estate's location allows it to produce wines from two red wine appellations and one white wine appellation. The domain gets its name from a plot particularly suited to the cultivation of Bourgogne Aligoté and the production of white wines. Although its name originates from this feature, its most famous and renowned wines are red.

Domaine des Vignes Blanches produces wines under the AOC Pommard and AOC Aloxe-Corton. In the latter, Christian Léger has the honor of producing a premier cru, the 1er cru Les Valozières. The name "Les Valozières" means "Valley of Willows" and characterizes its mid-slope terroir, facing south to southeast, with very clayey soils.

Who runs the estate today?

Christian Léger, a hands-on winemaker

Christian cultivates the vines with passion and dedication. A proponent of sustainable viticulture, he personally oversees the viticulture, vinification, and visits to the estate. Feel free to visit him or order his wines directly on Avenuedesvins.

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

Frequently asked questions about Domaine des Vignes Blanches

Since when has the Léger family run Domaine des Vignes Blanches?

Written records place the Léger family on this Burgundy property as early as the 13th century, making it one of the oldest wine estates near Beaune.

Where exactly is Domaine des Vignes Blanches located?

The estate sits in Paris-l'Hôpital, within the Cozanne valley between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise, a spot naturally sheltered from prevailing winds.

Why is the estate named "Vignes Blanches" when its best-known wines are red?

The name comes from a plot suited to the Aligoté grape and white wine production, yet the estate built its reputation on red Pommard and Aloxe-Corton cuvées.

What defines the Les Valozières premier cru?

The name recalls the willows that once lined the valley; the mid-slope plot faces south to southeast and sits on dense clay that yields structured, age-worthy reds.

How does Christian Léger manage the vineyard day to day?

He follows a sustainable approach, personally overseeing vine work, winemaking, and estate visits, so that vineyard decisions and winemaking stay closely aligned.