Domaine Claude Nouveau

Domaine Claude Nouveau

A family estate of 17 hectares in Change (21340), in Burgundy, between the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Côte de Beaune. 70% reds (Pinot Noir), 30% whites (Chardonnay). Santenay, Maranges, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru. HVE level 3-certified since 2021.

At the heart of Burgundy, in Change (21340), Domaine Claude Nouveau cultivates with rigour 17 hectares of vines spread between the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the prestigious Côte de Beaune. Here, 70% red wines and 30% white wines translate all the nobility of the Burgundian terroirs. Our ambition is simple: to do little, but to do it right. These are winegrower's wines, not industrial wines.

HVE level 3 certification: a sustainable viticulture

Since September 2021, the estate is certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE), the most demanding, an official recognition of its commitment to sustainable viticulture. This certification attests to respectful practices in terms of biodiversity, phytosanitary strategy and fertilisation and water management. Excellent value for money, even on the Côte de Beaune 1ers Crus.

Santenay: Le Chainey, Les Charmes Dessus, Les Murgers

AOC Santenay - finesse and character

Santenay reveals refined, structured and elegant wines with a fine ageing potential: Le Chainey (white), Les Charmes Dessus, Les Murgers, and the Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau (white and red). Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the Côte de Beaune terroirs.

Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière

AOC Maranges - mastered power

The Maranges and the Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière (white and red): deep wines, with silky tannins and an assertive mineral tension. The mastered power of the terroirs of the southern Côte de Beaune.

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot

AOC Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru - absolute elegance

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (white): a great white Burgundy, ample and complex, made for gastronomy and ageing. The absolute elegance of Chardonnay on one of the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.

Bourgogne & Hautes Côtes de Beaune

AOC Bourgogne - the estate's identity, accessible

The Bourgogne Aligoté, fresh and lively; the Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune White, floral elegance; and the Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Red Vieilles Vignes, pure fruit and structure. Accessible wines, ideal to discover the estate's identity.

A demanding work in the vineyard

Change - do little, but do it right

Quality is built vintage after vintage: deliberately limited yields, short pruning, disbudding and green harvesting, ploughing of the soils, controlled grass cover and reasoned treatments. Precise, natural wines, faithful to their terroir.

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, the estate's signature

Burgundy - precision and respect for the terroir

Each plot is worked to reveal the purity of Pinot Noir, the finesse of Chardonnay and the mineral freshness of the Burgundian soils. Wines that favour balance, straightness and the readability of the vintage, rather than excessive extraction.

The Burgundy wines of Change, Santenay, Maranges and Chassagne-Montrachet, direct

Which Domaine Claude Nouveau wine to choose?

A Santenay 1er Cru for a refined dinner; a Maranges for a simmered meat dish; a Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot for a great occasion; a Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune for immediate pleasure. Each cuvee has its own personality.

Where is Domaine Claude Nouveau located?

In Change (21340), at the heart of Burgundy. The estate cultivates 17 hectares of vines spread between the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the prestigious Côte de Beaune, with 70% red wines and 30% white wines.

Is Domaine Claude Nouveau organic?

Since September 2021, the estate is certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE), an official recognition of its commitment to sustainable viticulture: limited yields, ploughing of the soils, controlled grass cover and reasoned treatments. A demanding approach, with no organic label to date.

Which appellations does Domaine Claude Nouveau produce?

The estate expresses itself on great Burgundy terroirs: Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune (white and red), Santenay (including 1ers Crus), Maranges (including 1er Cru La Fussière) and Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot.

What are the cuvees of Domaine Claude Nouveau?

In Santenay: Le Chainey, Les Charmes Dessus, Les Murgers, 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau (white and red); in Maranges: Maranges and 1er Cru La Fussière (white and red); in Chassagne-Montrachet: 1er Cru Morgeot (white); plus Bourgogne Aligoté and Hautes Côtes de Beaune (white and red Vieilles Vignes).

Which grapes does Domaine Claude Nouveau grow?

The great Burgundian grapes: Pinot Noir for the red wines (purity and fruit), Chardonnay for the white wines (finesse and minerality), as well as Aligoté for the Bourgogne Aligoté, fresh and lively.

What is the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot?

The estate's white flagship: a great white Burgundy, ample and complex, from the Morgeot 1er Cru climat of Chassagne-Montrachet. A wine made for gastronomy and ageing, the estate's most elegant expression.

What is the difference between Santenay and Maranges?

Santenay offers refined, structured and elegant wines, with a fine ageing potential; Maranges stands out for its mastered power, silky tannins and an assertive mineral tension. Two neighbouring Côte de Beaune appellations, two complementary styles.

What is the HVE level 3 certification?

High Environmental Value level 3 (the most demanding) is an official certification that attests to respectful practices in terms of biodiversity, phytosanitary strategy and fertilisation and water management. The estate obtained it in September 2021.

What are the 1ers Crus of Domaine Claude Nouveau?

The estate offers several Côte de Beaune 1ers Crus: the Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau (white and red), the Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière (white and red) and the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (white). Excellent value for money on 1ers Crus.

What to pair with Domaine Claude Nouveau wines?

The reds (Santenay, Maranges) with red meats, game and simmered dishes; the Chassagne-Montrachet and the whites with fish, poultry in cream sauce and cheeses; the Bourgogne Aligoté and the Hautes Côtes as an aperitif and with everyday cooking.

Can you buy Domaine Claude Nouveau wines directly?

Yes: the estate's Burgundy wines (Santenay, Maranges, Chassagne-Montrachet, Hautes Côtes de Beaune) are available here, direct from the property, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the great Burgundy wines of Change

Domaine Claude Nouveau: a family estate of 17 hectares in Change (21340), at the heart of Burgundy, between the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Côte de Beaune. 70% red wines (Pinot Noir) and 30% white wines (Chardonnay, Aligoté). Certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE) since September 2021. Meticulous work in the vineyard: limited yields, short pruning, disbudding and green harvesting, ploughing of the soils, controlled grass cover, reasoned treatments. Appellations: Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune (white and red), Santenay, Maranges and Chassagne-Montrachet, including several 1ers Crus.

Cuvees: Santenay (Le Chainey, Les Charmes Dessus, Les Murgers, 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau), Maranges (including 1er Cru La Fussière), Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune (white and red Vieilles Vignes) and Bourgogne Aligoté