Domaine Baron de l Écluse

Domaine Baron de l'Écluse

A 17-hectare estate in Odenas, on the slopes of Mont Brouilly, between Beaujolais-Villages, Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly. Run by Jean-Francois Pegaz, Terra Vitis and HVE 3 certified, in organic conversion: sincere, expressive Gamay wines made for ageing.

A vineyard rooted in history and passion. In Odenas, at the heart of Beaujolais, Domaine Baron de l'Ecluse spans 17 hectares between Beaujolais-Villages, Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly. On the sunny slopes of Mont Brouilly, Jean-Francois Pegaz crafts sincere, expressive terroir wines. The estate's name pays tribute to the L'Ecluse place-name and to the cult film Le Baron de l'Ecluse with Jean Gabin, a symbol of the link between culture and wine; in 2018, the estate even contributed to the film's restoration, uniting memory and modernity.

Côte de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes

AOC Côte de Brouilly - red (Gamay)

On the blue schists and the famous Pierre Bleue, 60-year-old vines: a deep, structured, mineral wine, with aromas of pepper and warm stone, at its peak after 3 to 4 years.

Brouilly

AOC Brouilly - red (Gamay)

On the pink granitic soils, at 320 metres: a supple, charming wine, fragrant with red fruits and violet, between maturity and freshness.

Beaujolais Villages

AOC Beaujolais-Villages - red (Gamay)

A fruity, generous Beaujolais, in semi-carbonic maceration: the immediate pleasure and conviviality of Beaujolais.

Plaisirs de Pégase

AOC Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau - red (Gamay)

The estate's nouveau: crunchy red fruit and immediate suppleness, a wine of celebration and sharing (the 2025 vintage is without added sulphur).

Beaujolais crus, direct from the estate

Nature, sincerity and sharing

For three generations, the Pegaz family has cultivated one same conviction: a great wine is made in the vineyard, with patience and respect. This artisanal vision, enriched by precise oenological knowledge and an agro-ecological approach (Terra Vitis, HVE 3, organic conversion), makes Domaine Baron de l'Ecluse a reference for authentic, living Beaujolais.

Where is Domaine Baron de l'Écluse located?

In Odenas, at the heart of Beaujolais, on the sunny slopes of Mont Brouilly, facing the Saone. The estate spans 17 hectares between Beaujolais-Villages, Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly.

Who is the winegrower?

Jean-Francois Pegaz, an oenologist and traveller, who worked in Australia, New Zealand and Chile before returning to Odenas. The Pegaz family has grown vines for three generations.

Where does the estate's name come from?

It pays tribute to the L'Ecluse place-name and to the cult film 'Le Baron de l'Ecluse' with Jean Gabin, a symbol of the link between culture and wine. In 2018, the estate even contributed to the film's restoration, uniting memory and modernity.

Is the estate organic?

The estate is Terra Vitis certified since 2017 and HVE level 3 since 2020, with a progressive conversion to organic farming under way since 2021. No insecticide has been used for over seven years, thanks to pheromone-based pest control.

What is the Pierre Bleue of Mont Brouilly?

The blue schists (the famous Pierre Bleue) that make up the Cote de Brouilly terroir: they give the wines tension and minerality, the cru's signature, on vines facing east and south.

What is the difference between Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly?

The Cote de Brouilly, on blue schists and 60-year-old vines, gives deep, structured, mineral wines (pepper, warm stone); the Brouilly, on pink granites at 320 m, is more supple and fruity (red fruits, violet).

What are the estate's cuvees?

The Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes (an ageworthy wine), the Brouilly, a Beaujolais-Villages and the Plaisirs de Pegase cuvee (Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, a nouveau).

How are the wines vinified?

Depending on the terroir: partial destemming and long macerations (10 to 15 days) for the structured, spicy Cote de Brouilly; semi-carbonic maceration for the fruity, supple Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages. Ageing in concrete vats or barrels depending on the cuvees.

Do the wines age well?

Yes: the cuvees rest all winter in a natural cellar before bottling at the estate, and the ageworthy wines gain in complexity in bottle; the Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes reaches its peak after three to four years.

Can you visit the estate?

Yes: the estate is a place of life and sharing, with jazz concerts in the natural amphitheatre, picnics in the vines and a cottage with a view of the Alps. Here, Beaujolais is lived in the open air.

Which dishes to enjoy with these wines?

The Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes accompanies red meats and mature cheeses; the Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages enjoy charcuterie, poultry and convivial dishes; the Plaisirs de Pegase nouveau is a celebration wine to share.

Can you buy the Domaine Baron de l'Écluse wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, Beaujolais crus

Domaine Baron de l'Ecluse - 17 hectares in Odenas, on Mont Brouilly, between Beaujolais-Villages, Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly. Jean-Francois Pegaz, Terra Vitis and HVE 3, organic conversion.

Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes, Brouilly, Beaujolais-Villages and Plaisirs de Pegase