Denis Bachelet, Domaine
Summary
Denis Bachelet is a fourth-generation family producer in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, crafting Pinot Noir from 4 hectares of holdings, including Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru and Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Premier Cru parcels with 80+ year-old vines. The domaine maintains traditional methods with hand harvesting, careful grape selection, and small oak barrel vinification while keeping production volumes intentionally low.
Heritage & Leadership
Denis Bachelet assumed control of his family's domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin in 1983, continuing a four-generation winegrowing tradition. The estate maintains its small-scale, family-operated structure, with Denis personally overseeing all aspects of production from vineyard management to winemaking.
Vineyards & Wines
The domaine encompasses 4 hectares of vineyards, with holdings spread across several prestigious appellations in Gevrey-Chambertin. The crown jewel is a parcel in Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, complemented by holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Premier Cru. The estate also produces Gevrey-Chambertin Villages and Bourgogne Rouge wines. Many of the vineyard parcels contain vines exceeding 80 years in age, particularly in the Charmes-Chambertin section.
Philosophy & Practice
The domaine adheres to traditional Burgundian winemaking methods. All grapes are harvested by hand, followed by careful sorting. Vinification takes place in small oak barrels, maintaining a low-intervention approach that emphasizes the expression of individual terroirs. Production volumes remain intentionally small, allowing for meticulous attention to detail throughout the winemaking process.