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Famille et Domaine Masse
Famille et Domaine Masse, Burgundy growers since 1595: Givry, Mercurey, Montagny and crémant. Direct from the estate...
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Famille & Domaine Masse: over four centuries of winegrowing passion in Burgundy
Famille & Domaine Masse - Cote Chalonnaise in Barizey, a grower from father to son since 1595
Famille & Domaine Masse is a Burgundy estate of the Cote Chalonnaise, between Givry and Mercurey, growing wine since 1595 and certified HVE level 3.
Between Givry and Mercurey, Famille & Domaine Masse has grown the vine from father to son since 1595. Givry Premier Cru, Mercurey, Montagny, Rully: over four centuries of history at the service of precise, elegant Burgundy wines true to their terroirs.
Growing wine from father to son since 1595, the Masse family is one of those rare Burgundian lineages whose history merges with that of the vineyard. Set in the heart of the Cote Chalonnaise, between Givry and Mercurey, the estate embodies a sincere, demanding Burgundy deeply attached to transmission.
Since the year 2000, Fabrice Masse has taken over the family estate. Heir to a know-how patiently built by his father, his grandfather and the previous generations, he pursues a clear goal: to preserve the soul of the estate while firmly anchoring it in its time.
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A family history deeply rooted in Burgundy
The estate's history begins in the late 16th century with Claude Masse, a cooper by trade. After the Second World War, Jean-Baptiste Masse gave the vineyard fresh momentum and began its modern development.
His two sons, Raymond and Roland, continued the adventure each in their own way. Raymond made the estate prosper, while Roland became a respected oenologist and manager of the Hospices de Beaune, bringing precious expertise to the family.
Today, Fabrice Masse, son of Raymond, carries on this history with respect, humility and ambition, supported by the experience of his uncle Roland.
An estate in constant evolution
True to the spirit of his predecessors, Fabrice Masse has undertaken a complete modernisation of the estate: building a new vat room, acquiring a modern sorting table for an extremely qualitative grape selection, renovating the cellars and ageing caves.
At the same time, the vineyard has grown with the acquisition of plots on great Burgundian terroirs. The estate now farms about 15 hectares of its own, complemented by a reasoned merchant activity equivalent to a further 15 hectares, in grapes and musts, to enrich the range while maintaining a high level of demand.
A grower's philosophy: precision, balance and elegance
The vineyard is run with reasoned methods, with constant attention to natural balances: winter cover crops from September to March, no fertiliser to naturally control the vine's vigour, short pruning and rigorous disbudding to regulate yields, soil work by scratching and shallow ploughing several times a year.
This commitment is now recognised by the High Environmental Value (HVE) level 3 certification, obtained in 2019. The goal remains the same: to concentrate the vine's energy in the grape in order to reveal the identity of each terroir.
Precise cellar work at the service of the Burgundy style
The harvest is fully destemmed then meticulously sorted on the sorting table before being immediately chilled. This precision allows Fabrice Masse to craft elegant wines, with silky tannins, fruity, generous and balanced, true to the expression of Burgundy's terroirs.
The appellations and cuvees of Famille & Domaine Masse
Ideally set in the heart of winegrowing Burgundy, the estate crafts a broad palette of wines from the emblematic appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise: Givry and Givry Premier Cru (Champ Lalot, En Choue, Servoisine, Grand Terroir), Mercurey red and white, Montagny Premier Cru, Rully, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Aligoté 'Granit Old Vines' and Cremant de Bourgogne.
From Bourgogne Aligoté to the Givry Premiers Crus, every cuvee follows the same line: purity of fruit, respect for the terroir and pleasure. The selection on show changes with the vintages.
Givry & Givry Premier Cru
AOC Givry, in red - the heart of the range: Champ Lalot, En Choue, Servoisine and Grand Terroir, all in finesse.
Mercurey red & white
AOC Mercurey - the Cote Chalonnaise in both colours, structure and fruit.
Montagny Premier Cru & Rully
The estate's Burgundy whites: chiselled, taut and mineral chardonnay.
Bourgogne Aligoté & Cremant
Aligoté 'Granit Old Vines' and Cremant de Bourgogne, for the everyday table and celebrations.
Careful shipping across France and Europe
A Burgundy of character, true to its roots
Famille & Domaine Masse embodies an authentic Burgundy, passed on with rigour for more than 400 years. An estate where heritage is never frozen, but enriched by each generation, at the service of precise, readable and deeply Burgundian wines.
Between Givry, Mercurey and Montagny, which Famille & Domaine Masse cuvee will open your discovery: a characterful Givry Premier Cru or a chiselled white of the Cote Chalonnaise?
Why choose Famille & Domaine Masse
Over four centuries of history. A grower from father to son since 1595, in the heart of the Cote Chalonnaise.
The great terroirs of the Cote Chalonnaise. Givry and Givry Premier Cru, Mercurey, Montagny Premier Cru, Rully and Bourgogne.
Responsible viticulture. Reasoned farming and HVE level 3 certification since 2019, at the service of the terroir.
Precise cellar work. Full destemming, sorting table and chilling for elegant, silky wines.
Direct from the grower. From the Cote Chalonnaise to your table, your wines travel the shortest route, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Your questions about Famille & Domaine Masse
Where is Famille & Domaine Masse located?
The estate is in Barizey (71640), in the heart of the Cote Chalonnaise, between Givry and Mercurey, in Burgundy. It crafts a broad palette of wines from the emblematic appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise.
How long has the Masse family been growing wine?
The Masse family has grown wine from father to son since 1595, more than four centuries. The story begins in the late 16th century with Claude Masse, a cooper by trade, then Jean-Baptiste Masse revived the vineyard after the Second World War.
Who runs the Masse estate today?
Since the year 2000, Fabrice Masse, son of Raymond, has taken over the family estate. He is supported by the experience of his uncle Roland Masse, a respected oenologist and former manager of the Hospices de Beaune.
Which appellations does the Masse estate produce?
The estate produces Givry and Givry Premier Cru, Mercurey red and white, Montagny Premier Cru, Rully, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Aligoté 'Granit Old Vines' and Cremant de Bourgogne.
What are the Masse estate's Givry Premier Cru?
In Givry Premier Cru, the estate notably crafts the Champ Lalot, En Choue, Servoisine and Grand Terroir cuvees, a faithful reflection of the appellation's finest terroirs.
Is the Masse estate committed to the environment?
Yes. The estate has been certified High Environmental Value (HVE) level 3 since 2019 and farms its vineyard with reasoned methods: winter cover crops from September to March, no fertiliser, short pruning and rigorous disbudding, soil work by scratching and shallow ploughing.
How large is the Masse vineyard?
The estate farms about 15 hectares of its own, complemented by a reasoned merchant activity equivalent to a further 15 hectares, in grapes and musts, to enrich the range while maintaining a high level of demand.
How are the vines worked at the Masse estate?
The estate follows reasoned farming, mindful of natural balances: winter cover crops, no fertiliser to control vigour, short pruning and disbudding to regulate yields, soil work several times a year. The aim: to concentrate the vine's energy in the grape.
How are the Masse estate's wines made?
The harvest is fully destemmed then carefully sorted on a sorting table, before being immediately chilled. This precision yields elegant wines, with silky tannins, fruity, generous and balanced.
What style of wine does Famille & Domaine Masse produce?
The estate aims for precision, balance and elegance: purity of fruit, respect for the terroir, immediate pleasure and controlled ageing potential, faithful to the expression of Burgundy's terroirs.
Which Masse wines to choose to discover the Cote Chalonnaise?
To discover the richness of the terroirs, pair a Givry or Givry Premier Cru in red, a Montagny Premier Cru or a Rully in white, and a Cremant de Bourgogne for the aperitif: a full tour of the Cote Chalonnaise.
Where can you buy Famille & Domaine Masse wines directly?
You can find the available cuvees here, direct from the grower, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages and deliveries.
Direct from the estate, in the Cote Chalonnaise
Famille & Domaine Masse - A Burgundy Cote Chalonnaise estate in Barizey, a grower from father to son since 1595, certified HVE level 3.
Givry and Givry Premier Cru, Mercurey, Montagny Premier Cru, Rully, Bourgogne and Cremant