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Domaine Gérard Doreau
Domaine Gérard Doreau, Monthélie and Pommard (Burgundy): pinot noir, chardonnay, HVE, direct from the estate...
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Domaine Gérard Doreau, terroir wines of Monthélie in Burgundy
Domaine Gérard Doreau
A 6-hectare family estate in Monthelie (21190), in the Côte de Beaune. Winegrowers from father to son since the late 19th century, certified High Environmental Value Level 3. Terroir wines of Monthelie, Pommard, Meursault and Saint-Romain, in pinot noir, chardonnay and aligote.
In Monthelie, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Gérard Doreau carries on a tradition of winegrowers from father to son since the late 19th century. On 6 hectares of Burgundian slopes, the family grows pinot noir, chardonnay and aligote to produce authentic terroir wines. The growing and winemaking methods follow the principles of a sustainable viticulture, respectful of the environment and of the terroirs: the estate has been certified High Environmental Value Level 3 since 2019.
A history of winegrowers since the late 19th century
In the late 19th century, Pierre Doreau, from Nolay, replanted vines destroyed by phylloxera and acquired his first parcels. In 1920, his son Eugene settled in the current house and continued growing vines with his wife Marcelle. In 1947, Maurice and Robert took over and devoted themselves exclusively to the vine from 1960. In 1978, Gerard joined the estate, modernised and expanded it, and developed bottle sales. Since 1994, he has been supported by his wife Rejane, and today Jerome and Emilie ensure the continuity.
A family estate, five generations
From Pierre Doreau, who replanted after phylloxera, to Jerome and Emilie today, Domaine Gérard Doreau has passed from father to son since the late 19th century. A family continuity in the service of the finesse and elegance of the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.
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Grape varieties and terroirs of Domaine Gérard Doreau
The estate grows three emblematic Burgundy varieties. Pinot Noir gives the Monthelie, Monthelie 1er Cru, Pommard and Pommard 1er Cru: fine, structured reds built for ageing. Chardonnay signs the Monthelie white, Meursault, Saint-Romain and Bourgogne Côte d'Or: chiselled whites, between mineral tension and Burgundian richness. Aligote, finally, gives the Bourgogne Aligote. Each wine reflects the richness of the terroirs of the Côte de Beaune and the constant pursuit of finesse and elegance.
The cuvees and appellations of the estate
From the Monthelie wines, the cradle of the estate, to the Pommard wines for ageing, by way of the great whites of Meursault and Saint-Romain, a range of Burgundian terroir wines. To discover direct.
The Monthélie wines, heart of the estate
AOC Monthélie & Monthélie 1er Cru
The cradle of the estate: Monthelie red and white, Monthelie Vieilles Vignes and the Monthelie 1er Cru Champs Fulliots. Fine, elegant terroir wines, in pinot noir and chardonnay, from the slopes of Monthelie in the Côte de Beaune.
The Pommard wines, power and ageing
AOC Pommard & Pommard 1er Cru
Pommard Les Vignots and Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins: ample, structured pinot noir reds built for ageing, the expression of one of the greatest red terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.
The white wines of Burgundy
Meursault, Saint-Romain, Bourgogne Côte d'Or
Meursault and Meursault Le Pre de Manche, Saint-Romain Sous Roche, Monthelie white and Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay. Chiselled chardonnays aged in barrels, between mineral tension and Burgundian richness.
A family estate since the late 19th century
From Pierre Doreau to Jérôme and Emilie
Winegrowers from father to son since the late 19th century: Pierre Doreau replanted after phylloxera, then Eugene, Maurice and Robert, Gerard and Rejane, and today Jerome and Emilie carry on the tradition.
A sustainable viticulture, HVE Level 3
Certified since 2019
Limited pruning (8 buds per vine), disbudding, early leaf-thinning, ploughing and grass cover, reasoned treatments favouring products authorised in organic farming. The estate has been certified High Environmental Value Level 3 since 2019.
Traditional winemaking and ageing
French oak barrels (10% new)
Manual harvest, sorting and natural fermentation for the reds; direct pressing and lees-stirring for the whites. Ageing of 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels (10% new), in the estate's historic cellars.
Terroir wines of Monthelie and the Côte de Beaune, direct
Why choose the Domaine Gérard Doreau wines?
A historic family estate. Winegrowers from father to son in Monthelie since the late 19th century, on 6 hectares.
Terroirs of the Côte de Beaune. Monthelie, Pommard, Meursault, Saint-Romain: the great terroirs of Burgundy.
A sustainable viticulture. Certified High Environmental Value Level 3 since 2019, products authorised in organic.
A careful ageing. 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels (10% new), in the historic cellars.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine Gérard Doreau
Which Domaine Gérard Doreau cuvee to choose?
To discover the estate, the Monthelie red or white; for a refined terroir wine, the Monthelie 1er Cru Champs Fulliots; for power and ageing, the Pommard Les Vignots or Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins; for the great whites, the Meursault and the Meursault Le Pre de Manche.
Where is Domaine Gérard Doreau located?
In Monthelie (21190), in the Côte de Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. A 6-hectare family estate, neighbour to Meursault, Volnay and Pommard, on the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.
Is Domaine Gérard Doreau organic?
The estate practises a sustainable, reasoned viticulture, favouring products authorised in organic farming, and has been certified High Environmental Value Level 3 since 2019. It is not certified organic.
Which grape varieties does Domaine Gérard Doreau grow?
Three emblematic Burgundy varieties: Pinot Noir (Monthelie, Pommard and their 1ers Crus), Chardonnay (Meursault, Saint-Romain, Monthelie white, Bourgogne Côte d'Or) and Aligote (Bourgogne Aligote).
What are the cuvees of Domaine Gérard Doreau?
Monthelie red and white, Monthelie Vieilles Vignes, Monthelie 1er Cru Champs Fulliots, Pommard Les Vignots, Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins, Meursault and Meursault Le Pre de Manche, Saint-Romain Sous Roche and Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay.
What is the Monthélie 1er Cru Champs Fulliots?
One of the finest premiers crus of Monthelie: a fine, elegant pinot noir, from the Champs Fulliots climat, on the slopes of Monthelie. A chiselled terroir wine, a testament to the estate's know-how in the Côte de Beaune.
Which Pommard wines does Domaine Gérard Doreau produce?
The estate produces the Pommard Les Vignots and the Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins: ample, structured pinot noir reds built for ageing, on one of the greatest red terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.
Which white wines does Domaine Gérard Doreau produce?
Burgundy chardonnays: Meursault and Meursault Le Pre de Manche, Saint-Romain Sous Roche, Monthelie white and Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay. Whites aged in barrels, between mineral tension and Burgundian richness.
How are the Domaine Gérard Doreau wines aged?
The reds are vinified with manual harvest, natural fermentation, pumping-over and punching-down; the whites by direct pressing and fermentation in barrels with lees-stirring. Ageing lasts 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels (10% new).
What is the HVE Level 3 certification?
High Environmental Value Level 3 is the most demanding environmental certification in France: it attests to a low pressure on the environment (biodiversity, fertilisation, plant protection). Domaine Gérard Doreau has been certified since 2019.
What is the Monthélie appellation?
Monthelie is a village appellation of the Côte de Beaune, in Burgundy, neighbour to Volnay and Meursault. It mainly produces fine pinot noirs and elegant chardonnays. The estate has its cradle there, with the 1er Cru Champs Fulliots.
Can you buy the Domaine Gérard Doreau wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, shipped with care, across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, the terroirs of the Côte de Beaune
Domaine Gérard Doreau: a 6-hectare family estate in Monthelie (21190), in the Côte de Beaune (Burgundy). Winegrowers from father to son since the late 19th century, certified High Environmental Value Level 3 since 2019, in sustainable and reasoned viticulture. Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligote. Ageing 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels (10% new), in the historic cellars.
Cuvees: Monthelie (red, white, Vieilles Vignes, 1er Cru Champs Fulliots), Pommard (Les Vignots, 1er Cru Les Bertins), Meursault and Meursault Le Pre de Manche, Saint-Romain Sous Roche, Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay and Bourgogne Aligote
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