Presentation
Founded in 1975 by Chantal Lescure and Xavier Machard de Gramont, Domaine Chantal Lescure is a family-owned estate that today cultivates 19 hectares of vineyards, stretching from the slopes of Dijon in the north down to Meursault in the south.
In 1996, following the sad passing of Chantal Lescure, her children took over the estate. Aymeric and Thibault Machard de Gramont joined forces and entrusted the technical direction to François Chaveriat. This marked a radical rethink of previous practices and the beginning of a vast transformation.
From 1997 onwards, the decision was made to abandon chemical treatments so that the soils could come back to life and the grapes fully express the quality of their terroirs. The vineyard has since been entirely cultivated under organic farming, officially certified since 2006.
At the same time, the distribution network was restructured and rebuilt. Today, the reputation of Domaine Chantal Lescure is firmly established.
Location
This 35-year-old vineyard covers 1 hectare. It is located on the right slope of Pommard (Beaune side) at an altitude of 330 meters, with full southern exposure.
Terroir
A terroir of white marls.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard practices include careful soil management, sustainable cultivation, yield control, and manual harvesting to ensure optimum fruit quality.
Harvest
Harvesting is carried out manually. Grapes are sorted, destemmed, not crushed, and transferred into vats by gravity.
Winemaking
Fermentation is gentle and long, conducted in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. Punching down is moderate, and vatting lasts 18 to 25 days.
Ageing
The wines are aged on their lees in a cool cellar, in barrels of which 30% are new oak. Racking is carried out by gravity one month before bottling, without filtration.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 35 years old
Serving
Serving: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Ruby color. The wine is all about fruit, finesse, and tenderness, with a beautiful, enveloping texture.
Food pairings
A perfect match with game or meat in sauce. Also a delight with a platter of characterful cheeses.
