Presentation
Created and operated by the Charrion family for four generations, Domaine Des Grands Rocs changed ownership in 2018. Today, Eric Sorais and his associates jointly manage the estate, sharing the same philosophy and vision of vineyard and wine work. Located in southern Burgundy, the estate highlights exceptional terroirs where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir thrive on clay-limestone soils. The viticultural approach is based on respect for natural balances, favoring sustainable viticulture and precise vinifications. The whites from the estate offer beautiful mineral tension, accompanied by aromas of citrus and white-fleshed fruits. The reds, elegant and structured, reveal notes of small red fruits and spices, with beautiful persistence on the palate. Thanks to a rigorous approach and a passion for transmitted know-how, Domaine Des Grands Rocs is emerging as a rising reference in southern Burgundy.
Location
Northeast exposure.
Terroir
Steep, lean, and very stony soils (so-called “blue rock”: Diorite, a magmatic rock), with clay content.
In the vineyard
Sustainably farmed vineyard.
Harvest
Manual and mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification with 15 days of maceration.
Ageing
Aged for 9 months on fine lees in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 65 years old
Serving
Serve at 16–18 °C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This wine, with a bright ruby color, delivers subtle aromas of red berries and spices. On the palate, it is rich, round, and fruity.
Food pairings
This wine reveals both fruity (raspberry, blueberry) and floral (violet) aromas, finishing with a hint of minerality.