Domaine du Pavillon, Meursault, Burgundy, France, 2020

Producer Profile

Domaine du Pavillon is situated just south of Pommard, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune and belongs to Albert Bichot's portfolio of magnificent estates.

Enclosed within its historic walls are the estate’s vineyards, winery, cellars, and an elegant 18th-century manor house. The property spans 19.5 hectares of vines, including nearly 4 hectares of the estate’s prized monopole: Pommard "Clos des Ursulines." As at Domaine du Clos Frantin in Nuits-Saint-Georges, organic viticulture is practiced with a constant focus on preserving the natural balance of the ecosystem. The winery was completely modernized in 2016, allowing for the vinification of more single-vineyard plots from the Côte de Beaune. Vats of varying sizes were introduced, perfectly tailored to Burgundy’s terroir-driven, single-vineyard approach. Beginning with the 2018 vintage, the wines of Domaine du Pavillon, like those from the group’s other estates in the Côte-d'Or and Mercurey, carry official certification as organic wines.

Viticulture

The vines are grown on classic Meursault limestone-clay soils with excellent drainage and southern exposure. Sustainable viticulture with limited yields ensures ripe, concentrated grapes while preserving natural freshness and expression of terroir. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness.

Winemaking

After gentle pressing, fermentation occurs in oak barrels using native yeasts. The wine is aged on fine lees for 14 to 16 months in French oak, with around 20–30% new barrels. This approach lends complexity and depth without overpowering the purity of fruit. Regular bâtonnage adds texture and weight.

Tasting Note

A refined, delicate bouquet unfolds with aromas of red berries—cherry, raspberry—and floral notes of rose and violet, gently lifted by a touch of oak. On the palate, it is supple and rounded, with fine structure and a silky, perfumed finish.