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Domaine Lacour
Burgundy wines from Côtes-du-Couchois & Maranges. Family estate, sustainable farming since 1989...
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Domaine Lacour - terroir-driven Burgundies crafted father and son, at the heart of the Côtes-du-Couchois since 1989
Thirty minutes south of Beaune, between the Côte-de-Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise, the village of Saint-Sernin-du-Plain holds a winemaking story that stretches back to 1622. It is here, on deep clay-limestone soils, in a corner of Burgundy that most wine lovers have yet to discover, that Fabrice Lacour planted his first vines in 1989. Today, his son Antonin works alongside him, and together, father and son, they produce handcrafted Burgundies that speak of this territory with rare sincerity.
From planting to bottling, every step is carried out by two pairs of hands. Between 15,000 and 20,000 bottles a year, precisely enough to keep quality at the centre of everything.
A story of transmission, from the soil to the bottle
In 1989, Fabrice Lacour founded the estate in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, in Saône-et-Loire, starting from just 3 hectares, a spade and a conviction: this terroir deserved better than to be overlooked. Research later revealed that winemaking ancestors had worked these same soils as far back as 1622, a continuity that gives the project an unexpected historical depth.
In 2017, Antonin, armed with a degree in viticulture and oenology, joined his father. Not as a hurried successor, but as a full partner. The two work every stage together: winter pruning, the painstaking spring shoot-thinning, manual harvest in autumn, vinification in the cellar. One additional person is employed year-round, by deliberate choice, the choice to keep the estate at a human scale where every bottle can be traced back to its parcel.
The estate philosophy
"We farm our vines using sustainable practices and care deeply about respecting our soils and vines, especially by reducing inputs.", Antonin Lacour
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The Côtes-du-Couchois: the Burgundy appellation worth discovering
Wedged between the southern end of the Côte-de-Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise border, the Côtes-du-Couchois is one of Burgundy's most discreet, and most promising, appellations. At Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, Domaine Lacour's vines grow on deep clay-limestone hillsides whose dense, thick soils retain water well, resist drought and allow roots to reach down into the blue limestone bedrock below.
These deep argilo-calcaire soils, demanding to work but exceptional for Pinot Noir, give the estate's wines a generous body with fruity, lightly spiced character. South and south-east exposures guarantee consistent ripeness from one vintage to the next. Further south, the parcels at Cheilly-lès-Maranges add another dimension: stonier soils with polished river pebbles, and the elegance specific to the Côte-de-Beaune.
Côtes-du-Couchois, Deep clay-limestone · Blue limestone bedrock · Drought-resistant · Generous and fruity
Maranges (La Croix de Bois), Clay-limestone plain · Polished river pebbles · Due south · Power and spice
Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune, Elevated terroirs · Aromatic freshness · Classic Burgundian elegance
6 villages, 1 vision, Dracy, Saint-Maurice, Saint-Sernin, Paris-l'Hôpital, Change, Cheilly
Craftsmanship as method, improvement as drive
At Domaine Lacour, sustainable farming is not a communications label, it is a measured trajectory, documented and refined year after year. An 80% reduction in herbicide use, a 35% cut in phytosanitary treatments: concrete figures that testify to a genuine drive to reduce the estate's footprint on its soils, without ever compromising the quality of the fruit.
The same spirit of authenticity runs through vinification. Alcoholic fermentations are conducted by indigenous yeasts, those naturally present on the grapes, to preserve terroir expression rather than standardise aromas. Harvests are predominantly by hand. And the choice of vessel for ageing is approached with constant reflection: from terracotta amphora for the Cuvée Amphore to French oak for the Maranges, each container is chosen to reveal rather than mask.
Hand harvesting and indigenous yeasts
Almost all the estate's vineyards are harvested by hand. Alcoholic fermentations are conducted using yeasts naturally present on the grapes, a technical choice that preserves the aromatic identity of each parcel and the authenticity of the vintage.
Terracotta amphora ageing: rare in Burgundy
The Cuvée Amphore is aged 8 months in terracotta jars, a material that breathes three times more than wood. The result: fruit explodes directly on the palate, tannins round without disappearing, and the wine captures the precise moment of its fermentation like a photograph.
French oak for the cellar wines
The Maranges La Croix de Bois and other barrel-aged cuvées benefit from 12 months in French oak at 15% new wood, a discreet oaky presence that structures without dominating, accompanying ripe fruit aromas towards greater complexity over time.
The wines of Domaine Lacour: nine expressions of one terroir
Four grape varieties, nine wines, styles ranging from fresh and immediately approachable Burgundies to cellar-worthy Maranges, a lively Aligoté and a festive Crémant. The Domaine Lacour range invites you to explore Burgundy differently, through its lesser-known appellations, its characterful terroirs and its artisan wines that resemble nothing else.
Bourgogne Côtes-du-Couchois "Cuvée Amphore"
Bourgogne AOP · Pinot Noir · Terracotta amphora ageing · Drink young
The estate's most original cuvée. Aged 8 months in terracotta on 50-60-year-old vines, it captures fruit in all its vivacity. Classic Pinot Noir aromas burst on the palate before fading quickly, a short, fresh, direct experience. To be drunk within 2 years, to make the most of this unique aromatic snapshot.
Bourgogne Côtes-du-Couchois "Sous le Clos"
Bourgogne AOP · Pinot Noir · Single-parcel · Deep clay-limestone
A parcel-specific expression of the Côtes-du-Couchois, from the Sous le Clos lieu-dit in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain. A Pinot Noir that combines the substance of deep clay-limestone soils with Burgundian finesse, red fruits, lightly spiced notes, an ample and persistent palate.
Maranges Côte-de-Beaune "La Croix de Bois"
Maranges AOP · Pinot Noir · 12 months French oak · 4–5 years ageing potential
The estate's flagship cuvée. On the stony clay-limestone soils of Cheilly-lès-Maranges, 35-year-old vines facing due south produce a traditionally powerful Maranges: a strong, spiced, warm nose, with ripe fruit aromas carried by a discreet oak. Decant for an hour or cellar for 4 to 5 years to reveal its full complexity.
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune Rouge
Bourgogne AOP · Pinot Noir · French oak aged · Classic Burgundian elegance
A hillside Pinot Noir aged in French oak. The freshness typical of the Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune expresses itself here with finesse, cherry, gentle spice, a supple structure. A classic, accessible and sincere Burgundy.
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune Blanc
Bourgogne AOP · Chardonnay · French oak aged · Gastronomic white
Chardonnay in its Burgundian hillside expression. This Cuvée combines the freshness of the Hautes-Côtes with the roundness imparted by oak ageing. Butter, hazelnuts, citrus, a food-friendly white at home with fish in cream sauce or white meat dishes.
Bourgogne Blanc "Les Rompeys"
Bourgogne AOP · Chardonnay · Single-parcel · Fruity and fresh
A parcel Chardonnay from the Les Rompeys lieu-dit, fresh, fruity and immediately appealing. The estate's most accessible white Burgundy, ideal as an aperitif or with a light starter. The aromatic signature of clay-limestone terroir without the complexity of oak ageing.
Bourgogne Aligoté
Bourgogne AOP · Aligoté · Lively and mineral · Kir and aperitifs
Burgundy's historic white grape, often overshadowed by Chardonnay. The Aligoté from Domaine Lacour offers lively freshness, crisp acidity and notes of citrus and white flowers. Essential for a classic Kir Bourguignon, or simply chilled on a sunny terrace.
Coteaux Bourguignons Rosé & Crémant de Bourgogne
Gamay 75% · Direct press rosé & Traditional method sparkling · Convivial and fresh
75% Gamay brings the rosé all its freshness and fruity generosity, designed for terrace aperitifs and relaxed meals. The Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, made using the traditional method, adds the celebratory note to the range: fine bubbles, a lively palate, perfect for raising a glass on any occasion.
Côtes-du-Couchois · Maranges · Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune · Careful delivery across France and Europe
Why choose Domaine Lacour wines ?
Burgundy quality without Burgundy prices. The Côtes-du-Couchois and Maranges offer the rigour, the grape varieties and the terroirs of Burgundy at prices well below the classic Côte-de-Nuits or Côte-de-Beaune. This is one of the region's best quality-to-value ratios, and Domaine Lacour is among its finest ambassadors.
An artisan estate, not a wine factory. 15,000 to 20,000 bottles a year, father and son, one additional person year-round. Every bottle carries the signature of people who know every parcel by name. That is increasingly rare in a rapidly industrialising wine world.
Innovation at the service of terroir. Terracotta amphora ageing for the Cuvée Amphore is rare in Burgundy. This bold technical choice produces a Pinot Noir of a distinctly different style, and proves that Domaine Lacour does not merely reproduce existing codes but seeks to enrich them.
Buying direct means buying right. Avenue des Vins gives you access to Fabrice and Antonin Lacour's cuvées as close to the source as possible, without unnecessary distribution margins, with careful delivery and the full guarantee of authentic artisan Burgundy.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine Lacour
Where is Domaine Lacour located ?
Domaine Lacour is based in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, in the Saône-et-Loire département (71), 30 minutes south of Beaune. It lies at the heart of the Côtes-du-Couchois appellation, at the boundary between the Côte-de-Beaune to the north and the Côte Chalonnaise to the south, a geographical position that also allows it to produce wines under the Maranges and Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune appellations.
What is the Bourgogne Côtes-du-Couchois appellation ?
Côtes-du-Couchois is a Burgundy appellation in Saône-et-Loire, located between the Côte-de-Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise. Long underestimated, it produces Pinot Noirs on deep clay-limestone soils of remarkable expressiveness, powerful, fruity and lightly spiced wines that are often considerably more affordable than their more famous Burgundian neighbours, at equivalent or superior quality.
What is the Cuvée Amphore and why is it different ?
The Cuvée Amphore is aged 8 months in terracotta jars, a material that allows three times more oxygen exchange than oak. This preserves the freshness and purity of the Pinot Noir fruit without adding any woody character. Aromas burst directly on the palate with intensity and directness. It should be drunk within 2 years, to enjoy the full benefit of this unique aromatic snapshot, a genuine rarity in Burgundy.
What food pairings work with Domaine Lacour wines ?
The Pinot Noirs (Cuvée Amphore, Sous le Clos, Bourgogne Pinot Noir) pair beautifully with roasted poultry, mushroom dishes and washed-rind cheeses. The Maranges La Croix de Bois, more structured, calls for game, bœuf bourguignon or a selection of aged cheeses. The Chardonnay whites suit fish in sauce, chicken in cream, or Burgundy's own regional cheeses. The Aligoté, lively and fresh, is essential for a classic Kir Bourguignon, or with shellfish.
Does Domaine Lacour practise organic farming ?
The estate farms sustainably, not yet certified organic, but following a continuous improvement approach that is documented and measured year by year. Fabrice and Antonin Lacour have reduced herbicide use by 80% and phytosanitary treatments by 35%, and are continuing along this path. A genuine, honest philosophy of soil respect, without a communications label.
Can I order Domaine Lacour wines directly without a traditional retailer ?
Avenue des Vins gives you direct access to Fabrice and Antonin Lacour's cuvées, bypassing conventional distribution entirely. Careful delivery across France and Europe, in packaging designed for wine transport, with the full guarantee of authentic artisan Burgundy from a family estate.
What is the difference between the Maranges and the Côtes-du-Couchois from Domaine Lacour?
Both are artisan Burgundian Pinot Noirs, but their terroirs and ageing clearly set them apart. The Côtes-du-Couchois cuvées (Amphore, Sous le Clos) express the fruit and freshness of their deep clay-limestone soils. The Maranges La Croix de Bois, aged 12 months in oak on stonier ground, develops more power, spice and structure, it is the estate's cellar wine, designed to be waited for 4 to 5 years.
Which Domaine Lacour wine is best to start with if you're new to Burgundy ?
The Cuvée Amphore is the ideal entry point: fruity, direct, approachable from the moment it is opened, it explains Pinot Noir without intimidation. For white Burgundy, the Bourgogne Blanc Les Rompeys offers the freshness and minerality of Chardonnay in a straightforwardly pleasurable style. And for a first festive moment: the estate's Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, impeccable as an aperitif.
Artisan family estate · Saint-Sernin-du-Plain · Careful delivery across France and Europe
Domaine Lacour · Fabrice & Antonin Lacour · Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, Saône-et-Loire · Since 1989 · Sustainable farming
Pinot Noir · Chardonnay · Aligoté · Gamay · Côtes-du-Couchois wines · Maranges · Burgundy wines