Following the death of his brother, David decided to join forces with Michel Gayot, a long-standing partner, to co-manage the estate from 2023. Together, they combine tradition and innovation, ensuring the long-term success of the vineyard.
The Domaine Duchesne Frères is located in the heart of Vallée des Vaux, nestled in the prestigious Côte Chalonnaise wine region.
This family estate covers 27 hectares, representing the heritage, hard work and passion that have been passed down through four generations.
David Duchesne, a passionate and humble winemaker, is dedicated to making quality wines while preserving the family heritage of his vineyard. He leads his team with sincerity, passing on his passion for viticulture.
Following the death of his brother, David decided to join forces with Michel Gayot, a long-standing partner, to co-manage the estate from 2023. Together, they combine tradition and innovation, ensuring the long-term success of the vineyard.
Wine-growing practices :
The winery adopts traditional vineyard management, with a density of 8,000 to 9,000 vines per hectare, and is HVE3 certified, testifying to a reasoned and meticulous approach to vine maintenance.
Winemaking method:
The estate’s winemaking philosophy focuses on the authentic expression of the terroir and the grapes. Combining traditional and modern techniques, the process includes mechanised harvesting and the use of a latest model of sorting table to select the best from the harvest, followed by an fermentation and pumping-over process, without punching down.
Situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, the Vallée des Vaux, between Givry and Mercurey, offers a hilly landscape with clay-limestone soils and sandy areas.
The estate, characterised by its hillside vineyards and a few plots on steep terrain, benefits from a preserved ecosystem reflecting the authenticity of historic Bourgogne. This region, less exposed than its neighbours, attracts lovers of authentic wines rooted in a unique natural terroir.
