Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Domaine
Summary
Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier operates a 14.5-hectare family estate in Chambolle-Musigny, producing Pinot Noir from limestone-rich vineyards including the Clos de la Maréchale monopole and parcels in Musigny Grand Cru. The domaine maintains traditional Burgundian practices with hand harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and minimal intervention techniques, continuing four generations of winemaking heritage since 1880.
Heritage & Leadership
The Mugnier family's wine legacy began in 1880 when Frédéric Mugnier acquired vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny. The domaine remained under family ownership through multiple generations, with a significant portion of vineyard holdings leased to Faiveley from 1952 to 1977. In 1985, Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier (great-grandson of the founder) took control of the estate, marking the beginning of direct family management. The recovery of the Clos de la Maréchale monopole in 2003 expanded the domaine's holdings significantly.
Vineyards & Wines
The domaine manages 14.5 hectares of vineyards across premier and grand cru sites. Holdings include 1.13 hectares in Musigny Grand Cru, 0.53 hectares in Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses, and 0.36 hectares in Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru. The flagship vineyard is the 9.5-hectare Clos de la Maréchale monopole in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Soils in the Chambolle-Musigny parcels consist primarily of limestone with varying depths of clay overlay. Vine age averages 40 years across the estate.
Philosophy & Practice
The domaine follows traditional Burgundian winemaking methods with minimal intervention. Harvest is conducted entirely by hand. Vinification includes complete destemming, native yeast fermentation, and aging in French oak barrels with 20-30% new oak. The estate eliminated herbicide use in 1991. Mugnier emphasizes gentle extraction during fermentation to preserve site expression. Aging protocols vary by vineyard but typically range from 18-24 months in barrel before bottling without fining or filtration.
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