Domaine Marchand-Grillot

Like the vines, the Marchand and the Grillot families are both well rooted into the Burgundian soil. Going back six generations, the first of each family established their vineyards, at Morey St Denis for the Marchand’s, and Gevrey-Chambertin forthe Gillot’s.

Today, Jacques Marchand heads the estate, bringing his generational knowledge and extensive experience. The aim of the Marchand-Grillot family has always been to create traditional style wines, respecting the varietal Pinot Noir, and the terroir, in the vineyard and in the winery.

Their vineyards are worked mainly by hand for the different stages up to harvest. Short pruning (Guyot) and de-budding are done vine by vine, limiting the quantity to ensure the quality. Green harvesting also helps to control the yield. The soil is surface ploughed regularly to limit weeds and reduce erosion. A sustainable viticulture approach avoids unnecessary use of synthetic chemicals thus preserving the soil. The estate stopped using herbicides and insecticides about 20 years ago.