Jean Guiton, Domaine
Summary
Domaine Jean Guiton is a family-owned Burgundian estate in Bligny-lès-Beaune with modest-sized holdings across Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pommard, and Beaune, focusing on terroir-expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines with particular strength in Savigny-lès-Beaune reds. Under Guillaume Guiton's leadership, the domaine combines traditional hand-harvesting and thoughtful oak aging with modern viticultural techniques to craft wines of remarkable precision that consistently outperform their modest profile and pricing.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Jean Guiton is a family-owned estate situated in Bligny-lès-Beaune in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune region. The domaine has been in the Guiton family for several generations, with Jean Guiton establishing the modern iteration of the estate and bringing it greater recognition during his tenure.
The domaine is currently helmed by Guillaume Guiton, Jean's son, who assumed leadership in the early 2000s. Prior to taking over the family business, Guillaume prepared for his role by completing formal education in viticulture and oenology, bringing technical knowledge to complement the family's traditional winemaking heritage.
Vineyards & Wines
Domaine Jean Guiton's vineyard holdings are concentrated in the Côte de Beaune, with parcels spread across the appellations of Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pommard, and Beaune. The estate works with both village-level and premier cru designated sites throughout these appellations.
Following Burgundian tradition, the domaine focuses exclusively on the region's classic varieties: Pinot Noir for red wines and Chardonnay for white wines. The estate has developed particular recognition for its red wines from Savigny-lès-Beaune, which comprise a significant portion of their production. Their portfolio spans both village-level wines and premier cru bottlings, reflecting the diverse terroirs within their holdings.
Philosophy & Practice
The winemaking approach at Domaine Jean Guiton adheres to traditional Burgundian methods, including hand harvesting of grapes. Their aging protocol employs French oak barrels, with varying percentages of new oak, typically with more new oak used for premier cru bottlings than for village-level wines.
This careful oak regimen reflects the domaine's broader philosophy of allowing each vineyard site to express its distinctive character while providing sufficient structure for the wines to develop complexity with bottle age. Under Guillaume's direction, the domaine maintains the traditional practices established during his father's tenure while applying his formal viticultural training to enhance quality.