Domaine Passot Remy & Fils

Domaine Passot

A family estate in Chiroubles (69115), in the heart of the Beaujolais crus, between Lyon and Macon. Around 15 hectares, four crus (Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon, Régnié) and Hors-Série cuvees. HVE certified since 2020, vinifications without added sulfites and indigenous yeasts.

Located in the heart of the prestigious Beaujolais crus, between Lyon and Macon, Domaine Passot grows its vines in Chiroubles, an emblematic terroir of the region. This family estate, passed down over four generations, continues a winegrowing passion born in 1989. Dominique and Remy Passot were joined by two of their children, Felix and Simon, taking the estate to around 15 hectares and bringing the great Beaujolais crus to life with the same standards.

A philosophy that respects the earth

Inspired by the idea that the earth is not an inheritance from our parents but a loan from our children, the Passots have undertaken a restructuring of the vines. The new plantings, at 6,500 vines per hectare, make it possible to progressively eliminate chemical weedkillers. In the cellar, vinifications are done without added sulfites, with indigenous yeasts, to reveal the most authentic expression of the terroir.

Chiroubles

Red - Beaujolais cru (Gamay)

The estate's home cru, on the heights of Chiroubles. An elegant, floral Gamay, all finesse and freshness, the signature of the granite terroir.

Fleurie

Red - Beaujolais cru (Gamay)

A delicate, refined cru, with floral aromas and a silky texture. The femininity of the Beaujolais in a gourmet, fragrant Gamay.

Morgon

Red - Beaujolais cru (Gamay)

A structured, deep cru, one of the most powerful of the Beaujolais. A Gamay to keep, with black-fruit notes, that gains complexity over time.

Régnié

Red - Beaujolais cru (Gamay)

A gourmet, fruity cru, supple and immediate. The pleasure of Gamay in its most accessible and convivial form.

The Hors-Série & Beaujolais cuvees

Cuvée Victoire, Bourgogne Gamay, Beaujolais-Villages

Beyond the crus, original and sought-after cuvees: the Cuvée Victoire and the Bourgogne Gamay, as well as the Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, for every moment of sharing.

The whites and the bubbles

Viognier, Coup d'Bulles, Crémant de Bourgogne

The estate also crafts whites and sparkling wines: the floral, fruity Viognier, the Coup d'Bulles sparkling and the Crémant de Bourgogne Passot, fine and festive.

Beaujolais crus in Chiroubles, direct

Which Beaujolais cru to choose at Domaine Passot among Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon and Régnié?

It depends on your taste. The Chiroubles is elegant and floral, the Fleurie delicate and silky, the Morgon structured and deep (a cru to keep), the Régnié gourmet and supple. Four expressions of the Gamay noir a jus blanc, from the finest to the most structured, all signed Domaine Passot in Chiroubles.

Where is Domaine Passot located?

In Chiroubles (69115), in the heart of the Beaujolais crus, between Lyon and Macon. The family estate grows its vines on this emblematic terroir and on several neighbouring crus.

What is the history of Domaine Passot?

A family history over four generations. The estate was created in 1989 by Dominique and Remy Passot, with 5 hectares of vines. In 2017 then 2018, their sons Simon and Felix joined them and brought new momentum, taking the area to around 15 hectares.

Is Domaine Passot organic or HVE certified?

The estate has been certified High Environmental Value (HVE) since 2020. It has undertaken a restructuring of the vines (new plantings at 6,500 vines per hectare) to progressively eliminate chemical weedkillers. In the cellar, vinifications are done without added sulfites, with indigenous yeasts.

Which grape varieties make up Domaine Passot?

The reds and roses are made from Gamay noir a jus blanc, the emblematic Beaujolais variety, known for its fruity aromas and freshness. The whites are produced with Viognier and Chardonnay, with floral and fruity notes and a fine aromatic complexity.

What are the cuvees of Domaine Passot?

Four Beaujolais crus: Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon and Régnié. To these are added original and Hors-Série cuvees: the Cuvée Victoire, the Bourgogne Gamay, the Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, the Viognier, the Coup d'Bulles sparkling and the Crémant de Bourgogne Passot.

What is the Chiroubles cru?

The estate's home cru, on the granite heights of Chiroubles, one of the highest of the Beaujolais. It gives an elegant, floral Gamay, all finesse and freshness, the true signature of the Passot house.

What are the Hors-Série cuvees of Domaine Passot?

Original, sought-after cuvees that complete the four crus: the Cuvée Victoire (Beaujolais-Villages), the Bourgogne Gamay, or the sparkling wines. They illustrate the estate's creativity beyond the cru appellations.

Does Domaine Passot produce white wines and sparkling wines?

Yes: a floral, fruity Viognier, a Coup d'Bulles sparkling and a Crémant de Bourgogne Passot. Fine, festive whites and sparkling wines that broaden the range beyond the Gamay reds.

How are the wines of Domaine Passot made?

The harvest is entirely manual, with around twenty pickers. Depending on the vintage, the grapes are destemmed or not, and fermentation starts thanks to a natural pied de cuve. Temperatures are controlled, pressing is gentle with a pneumatic press, and ageing takes place in oak barrels, stainless-steel or concrete tanks depending on the style sought.

What is Gamay noir à jus blanc?

The emblematic grape of the Beaujolais, behind the estate's reds and roses. Known for its fruity aromas and freshness, it expresses with finesse the diversity of the crus, from the lightest to the most structured.

Can you buy the Domaine Passot wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the winegrower, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the winegrower, the Beaujolais crus

Domaine Passot: a family estate in Chiroubles (69115), in the heart of the Beaujolais crus, between Lyon and Macon. Created in 1989 by Dominique and Remy Passot and passed down over four generations, it spans around 15 hectares. Four major crus (Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon, Régnié) and Hors-Série cuvees. HVE certified since 2020; new plantings at 6,500 vines/ha with no chemical weedkillers, manual harvest, vinifications without added sulfites and indigenous yeasts, ageing in barrels, steel or concrete.

Cuvees: the crus Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon and Régnié (Gamay), the Cuvée Victoire and the Bourgogne Gamay, the Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, the Viognier, the Coup d'Bulles sparkling and the Crémant de Bourgogne Passot