Dupont Tisserandot
Summary
Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot is a family-owned Burgundian estate managing 13 hectares of vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, producing Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils with vines averaging 40-50 years old. Their traditional approach combines sustainable viticulture with time-honored winemaking techniques—native yeast fermentations, judicious oak aging, and minimal filtration—while maintaining the authentic terroir expression that has defined their wines across generations.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot traces its origins to 1952 when Bernard Chevillon married Françoise Dupont, daughter of the Dupont-Tisserandot family, and subsequently took over management of the family vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin. The domaine has remained in family hands through multiple generations, with Patricia Chevillon and her husband Didier Chevillon assuming leadership in the 1990s. Based in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, the family maintains a traditional approach while adapting to modern viticultural advances. The transition of responsibility to the current generation marked a period of careful refinement rather than dramatic change, preserving the domaine's established identity while gradually implementing targeted improvements to vineyard management and cellar practices.
Vineyards & Wines
Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot manages approximately 13 hectares of vineyards spread across Gevrey-Chambertin. Their holdings include parcels in the Grand Cru Charmes-Chambertin and several Premier Cru sites including Lavaux St-Jacques, Cazetiers, and Petits Cazetiers. The domaine also produces village-level Gevrey-Chambertin from multiple parcels. The vineyards feature the classic limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Nuits, with variations in the proportion of limestone, marl, and clay depending on the specific site. The vines average 40-50 years of age, with some older parcels exceeding 70 years. All plantings are Pinot Noir, maintained at traditional Burgundian density of approximately 10,000 vines per hectare. The domaine's production focuses exclusively on red wines that express the distinctive terroirs of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Philosophy & Practice
The Chevillon family adheres to traditional Burgundian winemaking methods while incorporating selective modern techniques where beneficial. In the vineyards, they practice sustainable viticulture with minimal chemical intervention, focusing on maintaining healthy soils through careful management. Harvest is conducted by hand, with rigorous sorting both in the vineyard and at the winery. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled tanks with indigenous yeasts, typically lasting 15-20 days with daily punch-downs and pump-overs determined by the character of each vintage. The wines age in French oak barrels for 18-24 months, with 20-50% new oak depending on the wine's classification level. The percentage of whole clusters varies by vintage and vineyard parcel, typically ranging from 0-30%. The domaine bottles without fining or filtration when conditions permit, aiming to preserve the authentic expression of each vineyard site.