Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet is a highly respected family domaine based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy — a producer that perfectly bridges the classic and modern eras of Côte de Nuits winemaking. The estate was founded in 1974 by Alain Burguet, one of the early advocates of organic, low-yield viticulture in the village, and later passed to his two sons, Jean-Luc and Eric, who now continue his meticulous work with equal precision and calm confidence.
The domaine’s vineyards cover roughly 8 hectares, most of them in and around Gevrey-Chambertin, including plots in Champeaux, Les Evocelles, and Les Champonnets, along with some premier cru holdings. They also produce small volumes from neighbouring appellations such as Vosne-Romanée and Chambolle-Musigny, each crafted with the same quiet dedication.
Vineyards are farmed organically (without formal certification), and the Burguet brothers follow a philosophy of minimal intervention. Yields are kept extremely low, grapes are hand-harvested and sorted berry by berry, and fermentations rely on natural yeasts. The wines are aged for 14–18 months in French oak, with a sensitive use of new barrels that adds texture but never obscures fruit purity. Bottling is done without fining or filtration to preserve the energy and integrity of the wine.
Stylistically, Jean-Luc and Eric Burguet’s wines are refined yet deep, reflecting Gevrey’s strength through a lens of finesse rather than muscle. Expect lifted aromatics — wild cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and sous-bois — framed by silky tannins and a limestone-driven minerality that gives precision and length.
What makes the domaine stand out is its unwavering focus on honest, expressive Pinot Noir. There’s no excess extraction, no flashiness — just balance, detail, and a sense of place. In a village known for power, Jean-Luc and Eric Burguet craft wines that whisper rather than shout, showing that true Gevrey character is as much about elegance as strength.
